Network Technology (NET)

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Program Details

The four-year NET program focuses on the design, management, operation and installation of future complex information networks such as those that make up internet and cell phone networks. Graduates of the program receive a Bachelor of Information Technology from Carleton University and a Computer Engineering Technology – Network Technology Ontario College Advanced Diploma from Algonquin College.

The program is multidisciplinary in nature, combining courses in computer and network technology with courses in physics, mathematics, business, communications, arts and social sciences.

In this program, you will not only explore theories and concepts, but also learn about their practical application. You will learn to design, manage, secure, operate, install and configure advanced IT networks. State-of-the-art networking labs offer hands-on training with real-world equipment. The NET program has a partnership with the Cisco Networking Academy, whereby students are trained to successfully write the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Professional (CCNP) certification exams to earn industry-recognized certification, which is in high demand in the job market.

Work Experience

A Co-op option is available. Co-op is the opportunity to get a head start on a career. Co-op work terms allow for the development of key employability skills, exploration of career options and graduation with tangible, workplace experience.

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Career Outcomes

Explore your passions, refine new skills and discover the career that’s right for you.

NET students are employed at Bell, Ericsson, Health Canada, IBM Cognos, Nokia, Ottawa Paramedic Service, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and Statistics Canada.

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Sample Courses

NET 1002 - Networking Fundamentals

Foundation knowledge for computer networks and communications. Topics include basic network design, layered communications models, IP addressing and subnets, and industry standards for networking media and protocols, with an emphasis on TCP/IP protocol suite and Ethernet environments.

NET 4007 - Multimedia Networking

Audio and video compression. H.261, JPEG, MPEG and DVI. Accessing audio and video from a web server. Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP). Multimedia operating systems. Multimedia database. Network support for multimedia applications. Multimedia synchronization.

Visit the Undergraduate Calendar to view a comprehensive list of course offerings for this program and discover the exciting things Carleton students are learning in the classroom!

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