Build a Future-Proof Career in Network Administration and Cybersecurity
LaSalle College Montréal’s Computer Science Technology – Network and Security Management Profile (DCS) prepares you for high-demand careers in IT infrastructure, network management, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. This program focuses on designing, implementing, and managing secure networks while building core skills in system security, risk mitigation, and network performance optimization.
You'll gain hands-on experience using industry-standard tools and technologies, and prepare for valuable certifications such as CISCO (CCNA) and LPIC (Linux Professional Institute Certification)—credentials that employers seek in today's job market.
What You Will Learn
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Network design, configuration, and troubleshooting
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Implementation and management of secure wired and wireless networks
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Cloud infrastructure and virtualization fundamentals
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Firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection, and prevention systems
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Linux and Windows server administration
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Monitoring and optimization of network performance
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Cybersecurity principles, encryption, and access control
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Risk analysis, incident response, and disaster recovery planning
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program are qualified to work in various sectors that require strong network and security expertise. Common career paths include:
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Network Administrator
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Systems Administrator
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IT Security Analyst
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Cloud Support Specialist
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Network Support Technician
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Cybersecurity Technician
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Infrastructure Support Analyst
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Technical Support Specialist
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completing the program, students will be able to:
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Design, implement, and maintain complex network infrastructures
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Use cybersecurity tools and techniques to secure IT systems
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Monitor, analyze, and optimize network performance across platforms
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Perform risk assessments and develop strategies for business continuity
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Respond effectively to network incidents and security breaches
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Administer cloud-based and on-premises server environments
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Prepare for industry certifications like CISCO CCNA and LPIC
- Academic Requirement: The applicant must have obtained at least 50% in Grade 12 Mathematics.
- ELP Requirement: IELTS: 6.0 Overall with 6.5 in Writing PTE: 50, with 58 in Writing TOEFL (iBT): 87-88(6.5)
After you submit your application and are accepted, the school will give you an Education Services Contract. This contract includes all the important rules about payments, cancellations, and refunds.
✅ Refund – Cancellation Before the Course Starts
If you cancel the course before it begins:
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You will get most of your money back.
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The school can only keep a small fee — up to 10% of the total course price or what the government allows (whichever is less).
✅ Refund – Cancellation After the Course Has Started
If you cancel the course after it starts:
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The school can charge you for:
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The part of the course you already completed (calculated in months, lessons, or credits).
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A small penalty — up to 10% of the course price, minus any admission or registration fee you already paid.
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✅ Refund – Wrongful Admission by the School
If the school admits you without following proper rules:
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You can cancel the contract and request a full refund.
✅ Refund Processing Timeline
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Once you cancel, the school must return any extra money you paid within 10 days.
❌ No Full Refund – Cancellation After Course Has Started
If you cancel after the course begins:
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You still have to pay for:
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The portion of the course you completed.
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A penalty fee — up to 10% of the course price, minus the admission fee.
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❌ No Refund – Non-Refundable Admission/Registration Fee
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The admission or registration fee is non-refundable, unless the school made a mistake in admitting you.
❌ No Refund – Course Mostly Completed
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You will not get a refund if the amount of the course you've already completed (in time or lessons) matches or exceeds what you paid.
- Application Fee: $50
- LOA Deposit: $200
- Annual Tuition Fee: $19,308.60
- Total Tuition Fee: $57,926
- Course Duration: 3 years
- Credentials: D E C
- Intake: September
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Copy of passport
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All academic transcripts
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Student's Birth certificate
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All academic certificates
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IELTS/PTE/TOEFL/Duolingo - if applicable
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Student Email ID:
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Student Contact No:
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Student Address:
IF ONSHORE STUDENT
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Stamped copy of visa
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LOI
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Study permit
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Canadian Address:
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Canadian Contact No: