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Bachelor of Information Technology (Computer and Communication Networks), Honours at Centennial College
Bachelor's degree · School of Information Technology · Progress Campus (Scarborough) campus
What do you need to get into Centennial Bachelor of Information Technology (Computer and Communication Networks), Honours?
What courses do you need?
As the college's page lists them. A U (university preparation) course counts where a C (college preparation) course is asked for.
- Required
- At least six (6) Grade 12 Mixed or University preparation courses, or Ontario Academic Credits with an overall average of 65% or higher
- Grade 12 English University preparation; final grade 65% or higher
- One Grade 12 Mathematics from the following; final grade 60% or higher
- Grade 12 Mathematics University preparation on Advanced Functions or take a Centennial College Engineering Math Skills Assessment for Admission
- Grade 12 Mathematics University preparation on Calculus and Vectors or take a Centennial College Engineering Math Skills Assessment for Admission
- Grade 12 Mathematics University preparation on Mathematics of Data Management or equivalent or take a Centennial College Engineering Math Skills Assessment for Admission
- Grade 12 English University preparation course, or Ontario Academic Credit, or equivalent; final grade 65% or higher
- Grade 12 Mathematics University preparation course, or Ontario Academic Credit, or equivalent; final grade 60% or higher or take a Centennial College Engineering Math Skills Assessment for Admission
Is there a supplementary application?
Extra steps beyond marks, with the school's deadlines. Miss a required one and the application is not considered.
- Required? Ask the school
- Provide a resume detailing work experience
How much does Centennial Bachelor of Information Technology (Computer and Communication Networks), Honours cost?
For a student from Ontario, at this year's prices. Food after first year, transit and personal spending are left out.
- Tuition
- $7,300 first year, $29,200 in all
- Student fees
- $2,000 first year, $8,100 in all
- Rent after first year
- $36,800 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Toronto, $1,023 a month
What do graduates earn, and are they working?
Pay is what Ontario bachelor's degree graduates in computer and information sciences and support services earned, the class of 2019 (2021 and 2024), from Statistics Canada, in 2024 dollars. It is for the whole field across Ontario, not this college alone.
What careers does Centennial Bachelor of Information Technology (Computer and Communication Networks), Honours lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- Web DeveloperBuild the websites and web apps people use every day. A cheap way into tech, and a crowded one.$80kTypical pay1 to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- IT Support TechnicianFix the laptop, reset the password, get the office printing again. The fastest way into an IT (information technology) career, and the ladder everyone else climbed.$65kTypical pay1 to 2 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Network AdministratorKeep the wires, Wi-Fi and firewalls running so everyone else can work. A 2-year diploma and one big certification get you in.$75kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Business AnalystThe translator between the people who need software and the people who build it. A business or IT (information technology) degree and a talent for asking questions.$94kTypical pay3 to 5 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Cloud EngineerBuild and run the rented computers, storage and networks that most software now lives on. Certifications count for more than your degree.$96kTypical pay3 to 6 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Cybersecurity AnalystWatch for attacks and stop them. High pay, real shortage, and the government is one of the biggest employers.$103kTypical pay2 to 6 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
Where else can you study computing and IT?
The same field at other colleges, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Animation and Game DevelopmentLoyalist, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $2,777 |
| Applied Artificial IntelligenceGeorgian, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | Not published |
| Artificial Intelligence (AI): Software Engineering TechnicianLambton, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $4,250 |
| Artificial Intelligence: Honours BachelorDurham, Ontario | 65% minimum average | $6,481 |
| Baccalauréat en informatiqueBoréal, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $6,481 |
| Baccalauréat spécialisé en informatiqueBoréal, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $6,481 |
| Bachelor of Applied ComputingCambrian, Ontario | 65% minimum average | Not published |
| Bachelor of Applied Computing (Co-op)Algonquin, Ontario | 65% minimum average | Not published |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: centennialcollege.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Residence: centennialcollege.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
Careerhelp is not affiliated with Centennial College. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.