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Program Details
Internet and cellular networks are the backbone of modern society. Every time you make a phone call or watch a video on social media, networks are operating in the background. Every sector of the economy depends on functioning networks too—from retail stores to public services like hospitals to just about every office in existence. Most of the time, these networks operate so seamlessly that users don’t even notice they’re there. But they are constantly growing and evolving, as new devices connect to them and technologies become available. Designing, building, configuring and maintaining internet and cellular networks takes a great deal of expertise. The Bachelor of Information Technology in Network Technology teaches you to do it. Graduates of the Network Technology program earn both a Bachelor of Information Technology degree from Carleton, and a Computer Engineering Technology - Network Technology Ontario College Advanced Diploma from Algonquin College.
Labs and Facilities
Bachelor of Network Technology students benefit from a partnership with the Cisco Networking Academy. You will be trained how to write internationally recognized and industry-standard professional certifications like the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), which are valued by top employers. Network Technology students learn about the physics of communications, network protocols, switching, routing, architecture, cyber security issues and networked applications.
Co-op
Carleton offers students a paid Co-op option with work terms of 4, 6, 8, 12 or 16 months.
Work Experience
Ottawa is home to one of Canada’s largest concentrations of government agencies and high-tech companies.
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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 a wide range of organizations, including Meta, Google, Bell, Ericsson, Health Canada, IBM Cognos, Nokia, the Ottawa Paramedic Service, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), and Statistics Canada. These are just a few examples—graduates are in high demand across virtually every sector, as their skills are essential in nearly all modern industries.
Sample Careers
- Business
- Cloud and Infrastructure Consultant
- Communications Technology
- Computer Hardware Development
- Cyber Security Specialist
- Educational Institutions
- Government
- Health
- Network Architect
- Network Design and Management
- Network Technology
- Optical System Designer
- Routing and Switching Support Engineer
- Satellite Communications Test Engineer
- System Integration
- Systems Administrator
- Telecom Operation
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!