Overview

Network Management

Attestation of College Studies (ACS)
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Overview

Develop your IT skills using Cisco, Microsoft and Linux technology to effectively manage network applications. Become prepared for media demands with LaSalle College Montréal's ACS in Network Management. This program is regularly updated and paves the way to numerous industry-recognized certifications, including Cisco (CCNA and CCNP), CompTIA (A+), Microsoft (MCSA), and LPIC.
Duration
2 years (4 semesters, 1290 hours)
Schedule
Full-time Daytime
Teaching language
English
Mode of Delivery
On-campus
Next semester starts September 2, 2025

About the Program

Acquire computer skills related to network development and management, using Cisco and Microsoft technologies, with LaSalle College Montréal's Network Management program (ACS), developed with the latest technology to meet market needs. Gain a strong competitive advantage and access to many careers in this ever-changing industry.

Admissions Criteria

Exceptions to these admission criteria may be applied.

Every application is reviewed by the College.

To be eligible for acceptance into an ACS program, applicants are generally required to meet one of the following criteria:

  • Have computer skills that are deemed sufficient; and

  • Have interrupted their full-time studies for at least two (2) consecutive semesters or one (1) full school year; or

  • Have followed post-secondary studies for a period of at least one (1) year; or

  • Have a Secondary School Diploma (DES) or a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS), and the program allows them to receive a technical training that is not available in a DCS program; or

  • Have an equivalent education or an instruction deemed sufficient and meet the admission criteria set for college studies.

List of Courses

ACS programs are based on DCS program curricula, but do not have general education courses like French, English, or Philosophy.


Concentration Courses

  • Open Source Operating System (75 h)
  • Introduction to Networks (75 h)
  • Routing and Switching Essentials (75 h)
  • Computer Technical Support (75 h)
  • Client Based Operating System (75 h)
  • Server Based Operating System (75 h)
  • Scaling Networks (75 h)
  • Connecting Networks (75 h)
  • Implementation of Directory Services (75 h)
  • Implementation of Network Services (75 h)
  • Scripting languages (45 h)
  • Network Services based an Open Source Operating System (75 h)
  • Advanced Routing and Switching (90 h)
  • Implementation of Network Security (90 h)
  • Implementation of a Mail Server (75 h)
  • Deployment of an Enterprise Multiplatform Network (90 h)
  • Voice Over IP (75 h)

* The College reserves the right to substitute certain courses.