Attestation of Collegial Studies (ACS)

LaSalle College, the Québec College recognized by the major players in the information technology industry, considers it essential to introduce new information technologies and integrate them into all pedagogical fields. Not only has this excellence permitted it to be an authorised Cisco Academy, but also it has received Microsoft, Novell and Oracle accreditation. Through its partnerships with the most world-renowned institutions in the field, its international network and its ultra-modern classrooms, the LaSalle College Computer Science School trains its students to be the best prepared for stimulating careers in the world of new technologies.

•	Program Objectives	•	Career Prospect
•	Target Clientele	•	Program Content

 
Program Objectives

Graduates of the program are able to master the deployment, configuration and maintenance of systems and networks using Microsoft technology. It prepares them for MCSA Windows 2008 Server certification, which is one of the most prestigious degrees sought after by companies. An MCSA administrator is recognized by Microsoft and most businesses as a high-level systems expert.

Specifically, this program trains students to:

•	plan the implementation or migration of networks
•	manage the network and its growth
•	manage network security
•	supervise network functions
•	provide support for network users
•	resolve network problems.

This program offers two tracks: MCSA Security certification; MCSA Messaging certification.


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Career Prospects

Graduates will be qualified for such interesting careers as:

•	Microsoft network technician .
•	Microsoft Systems administrator
•	Microsoft system programmer
•	Microsoft system maintenance technician, Microsoft IT specialist

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Taget Clientele


IT professionals looking to update, increase and verify their proficiency with the Microsoft platform.


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Program Content


Day or Evening 1 Semester

Security Track:

Code	Course	Length
420-MC1-AS	Installing, configuring and administering workstation systems	75 hrs.
420-MC2-AS	Network-system administration and maintenance	75 hrs.
420-MC3-AS	Launching, administering and maintaining network infrastructures	75 hrs.
420-MC4-AS	Deploying and managing network security systems	75 hrs.
	Total	300 hrs.

Messaging Track:

Code	Course	Length
420-MC1-AS	Installing, configuring and administering workstation systems	75 hrs.
420-MC2-AS	Network-system administration and maintenance	75 hrs.
420-MC3-AS	Launching, administering and maintaining network infrastructures	75 hrs.
420-MC5-AS	Deploying and managing network messaging systems	75 hrs.
	Total	300 hrs.

Prerequisites
• Collegial prerequisite: MAT-536 or equivalent.
• Basic LAN practice and theory, and a fundamental understanding of Microsoft network administration.
• As per ministry of education criteria for ACS admission.

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