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Become an Internet guru and watch your career take off.
Program Overview
Our program
Sheridan's Internet Communications Technology program provides an in-depth curriculum on the technologies of the Internet. The longest-standing Internet engineering undergraduate program in Canada, this program will provide you with a great deal of hands-on experience. Our grads specialize in network communications and security, and work for a variety of Canadian and global institutions. Hands-on experience
You'll acquire a comprehensive understanding of Internet infrastructure, architecture and security, gaining hands-on experience in:
Internet engineering: routing, design and protocol
WiFi systems: power measurement, design, security, deployment
Voice over IP: design, build and test
Network cabling and power
Career advancement
Internet Communications Technology offers extraordinary income potential and opportunities for career advancement. Our graduates work at senior levels for every major network carrier in the country. Our grads can be found in any institution that relies on the Internet, including the financial industry, government, education and corporate sectors.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of Internet Communications Technology start at excellent positions in mid-level rungs of the IT career ladder.
Recent graduates have moved into the following careers:
Global Training Manager for Network Systems
Network Systems Engineer/Analyst/Administrator
Network Security Specialist
Network Technical Architect
NOC (Network Operations Centre) Engineer/Analyst
Security Analyst
Technology Strategy Director
WiFi Network Expert
Pathway
As a graduate of an Internet Communications Technology advanced diploma, you may be eligible to complete Sheridan's Honours Bachelor of Information Sciences (Cyber Security) program through Degree Completion.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
January 2025
Faculty of Applied Science and Technology
BRAMPTON,
Ontario (ON),
L6Y 5H9, Canada
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:
One English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U) plus
One Math Grade 12 (U) or Math Grade 12 Mathematics for College Technology (MCT4C) or Math Grade 11 Functions (MCR3U) or Functions and Applications (MCF3M) or
Mature student status.
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS - overall score 6.0 with no individual band below 5.5
TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and TOEFL iBT Home Edition (DI Code: 9117) - overall score 80 with no individual section below 20
iTEP Academic - overall score 3.7
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) online or in person - overall score 58 with no individual section below 49
Duolingo English Language Test - overall score of 105 with no individual subscore lower than 85
Cambridge English Test Exams (B2 First/C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency score) - overall Cambridge English Scale score 169 with no individual score below 162
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language) online or in person - overall score 60 with no individual section below 50
Sheridan EPA test - Listening Band - 4.0 Reading Combined Band - 4.0 Writing - CLB 7
Sheridan's ESL program EAP level - A minimum score of 70% in listening and speaking and 70% in reading and writing. General Education courses and Navigating Digital Environments (INFO) minimum required grade of 50%.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Career-focused curricula ensure 100 percent of Sheridan College’s full-time study programs feature an element of experiential learning.
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