| Faculty: | Faculty of Engineering and Design |
| Field of Study: | Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Technology
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| Description: | As a student in one of our Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) degree programs, you will acquire the knowledge and practical skills needed to address the IT issues of today and shape the possibilities of tomorrow.
Focus on the design, management, operation and installation of future complex information networks, such as those that make up the internet and cellphone networks. The program combines courses in computer and network technology with courses in physics, mathematics, business and communications. Explore theories and concepts, and learn about their practical application. 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. Our students learn how to write the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Professional (CCNP) certification exams to earn industry-recognized certification. You can also gain certification from Nokia and Juniper Networks. You will graduate from the NET program with both a Bachelor of Information Technology from Carleton and a Computer Engineering Technology advanced diploma from Algonquin College. NET students are employed at Bell, Ericsson, Health Canada, IBM Cognos, Nokia, Ottawa Paramedic Service, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and Statistics Canada. NET career areas: business enterprises requiring network design, management and operation; educational institutes; finance companies; government; health institutes; network design and management; system integration; telecom operation. |