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Overview

Next intake start date is January 8, 2013.

The NASP program is an intensive 1-year program that prepares students for a career in Network Administration and Security. The program includes ten months full time classroom learning and a two-month industry work term. The program is designed for IT professionals who want a challenging career in the fast paced Network Administration and Security field.

The NASP program prepares individuals to plan, manage, and secure the network infrastructure of an enterprise. The program includes knowledge and skill development in business communications and leadership as well as the essential technical knowledge. The technology focus of this program is network administration, with an emphasis on Windows environments, Linux environments, hardware tools, networking tools, project management, mail server concepts and security of the network infrastructure in both environments.

Students graduate with a Certificate from BCIT, working experience in an industry networking administration and security capacity, and five recognized IT vendor certifications that are highly relevant to Network Administration and Security. A very impressive package of credentials, experience, and achievement for prospective employers!

The program

The Network Administration and Security Professional program curriculum includes:

  • Computing fundamentals (hardware and operating systems);
  • Networking fundamentals in the Windows and Linux environments;
  • Security fundamentals in the Windows and Linux environments;
  • Business and communication skills for IT professionals;
  • An industry work term.*

Students complete eight vendor examinations towards five IT certifications from Microsoft, CompTIA, and the Linux Professional Institute.

*Please note that work terms are not guaranteed and are at the discretion of the HTP department head/coordinator.

Program Entry

Entrance requirements

While some direct admission from high school is possible, most candidates have several years of job experience, some in the Information Technology area.

BC provincial exams

Provincial exam marks are required for English 12, Communications 12, and Technical and Professional Communications 12. BCIT does not require provincial exams for Grade 12 Math and Science courses.

Apply to program

Application packages and information can be obtained from the High-Tech Professional Program office. Call 604-412-7788, email htp@bcit.ca or visit www.bcit.ca/cas/htp/apply.

Scheduled intakes

See bcit.ca/cas/htp/dates for upcoming scheduled intakes.

PLAR

For further information please contact Debra Williams, 604-412-7695

Application processing

Ongoing throughout the year.

Costs & Supplies

Please see tuition fees for High Tech Professional Programs.

Books and supplies

All books are included in tuition fees. Vouchers for most of the industry certifications are also included in tuition.

Financial assistance

Financial assistance may be available for this program. For more information, please contact Student Financial Aid and Awards.

Refund policy

  • If notice is submitted in writing and received by the HTP Program Office AT LEAST twelve (12) working days prior to the first day of classes, all tuition fees paid (less the $2,000.00 deposit) will be refunded.
  • If notice is submitted in writing and received by the HTP Program Office by 4:00 p.m. on the second day of class, all fees paid less $3,000.00 ($2,000.00 deposit and $1,000.00 penalty fee) will be refunded.
  • There will be no refund of fees issued after the second day of class.
  • Withdrawal for medical reasons, possible partial refund with doctor's medical note.

Courses

Class hours

9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday (excluding statutory holidays)

Program delivery

The program includes an intensive classroom component augmented by labs, assignments, team projects, and case studies. This component of the program covers the essential hardware, networking, and security knowledge, tools, and techniques.

Program matrix

Required Courses: Credits
  NASP 1100 Business Skills for IT Professionals 7.0
  NASP 1200 Professional Skills for IT Professionals 7.0
  NASP 1300 Technology Infrastructure 1 23.5
  NASP 2200 Technology Infrastructure 2 29.0
  NASP 2400 Network Administration and Security Professional Practicum 13.5
 
Total Credits: 80.0

Transfer credit

Do you have credits from another BC/Yukon post-secondary school? Do you want to know if they transfer to courses here at BCIT? Check out BCIT's Transfer Equivalency Database to find out.

Program Details

For the most current information on the Network Administration and Security Professional program, please contact:

Telephone: 604-412-7788
E-mail: htp@bcit.ca
Web site: http://www.bcit.ca/cas/htp/
Address: High-Tech Professional Programs
#350 - 555 Seymour Street
Vancouver, BC  V6B 3H6

Program length

12 months, full-time

Start dates set by individual offerings of the program. Please see the HTP website for current offerings of the program.

Grading

Students are graded as follows:

  • A student must attain a minimum of 60% weighted average for all the modules listed for a course to pass that course.
  • Attendance must fall within program specifications - see student handbook for details.
  • Participation grades are earned by responding to instructor questions in class, participating actively in classroom discussions with the instructor and fellow students, and by asking questions of the instructor and other students.

Student progress in each course is evaluated through quizzes, case studies, team projects, assignments, and exams. Students are also assessed on their participation in classroom activities and discussions.

Accreditation

Students are required to pass the following nine (9) vendor examinations to graduate:

  • CompTIA Storage+ Powered by SNIA (SGO-001)
  • CompTIA Network+ (N10-004)
  • CompTIA Security+ (SY0-201)
  • CompTIA Linux+ Powered by LPI (LX0-101 & LX0-102)
  • Microsoft Technology Specialist : Windows Server 2008 Active Directory (70-640)
  • Microsoft Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring (70-642)
  • Microsoft Technology Professional: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator (70-646)

Program location

BCIT Downtown Campus
555 Seymour Street
Vancouver, BC

Graduating & Jobs

Job opportunities

Students are well equipped to compete for entry level and intermediate level jobs in network administration and security. While actual jobs obtained depend on the individual student's background prior to the program and their achievements during the program, typical jobs for graduates include:

  • Network Administrator;
  • Computer Network Administrator;
  • Senior Network Administrator;
  • Network Director;
  • Network Analyst;
  • Network Security Analyst;
  • Network Manager;
  • Security or Network Assistant;
  • Project Manager;
  • Project Leader;
  • System Engineer/Network Administrator.

Graduate employment outcomes

The following link takes you to graduate outcome survey results containing mostly labour market results from the 2009-2011 BCIT Outcomes Surveys of 2008-2010 Graduates.
Note: The survey results will be displayed in a separate browser window. To view these results, you need to have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed in your Web browser.

Faculty, Advisors & Staff

Ron Terencio, Program Coordinator

Lorraine Fentie, Program Coordinator

Debra Williams, Program Head

Thomas Lane, Lead Technical Instructor

Pat McGee, SSD Instructor

Orrett Morgan, Technical Instructor

Marlena Vanderwal, Work Term Instructor

Contact Us

High-Tech Professional Programs,
604.412.7788 or
htp@bcit.ca

HTP Programs
BCIT Downtown Campus
350 - 555 Seymour Street
Vancouver, BC, Canada V6B 3H6


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