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Diploma of Information Systems

Western Community College

Surrey, Canada
1 year
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

A master's combining technology with business practice and hands-on software project work.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (Up to the length of the programme (8 months to under 2 years); 3 years if the programme is 2 years or more (Post-Graduation Work Permit; one-time; programme of at least 8 months, full-time, at a PGWP-eligible DLI; language CLB/NCLC 5 for college/non-university, CLB/NCLC 7 for university programmes; field of study must be on the eligible CIP list if the study permit was applied for on or after 2024-11-01; apply within 180 days of completion)): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop advanced knowledge of Information Systems and design and evaluate computational solutions
Use relevant digital tools
And interpret technical evidence.

Career outcomes

Software Developer
Systems Analyst
IT Project Coordinator
Technology Consultant

Curriculum

Core requirements include application engineering and development with a lab (C or higher required in core courses). Students follow a coursework
Project or thesis option with an optional concentration such as medical software engineering
For 32 semester hours (33 with co-op).

Entry requirements

Academic

Age 19 or older with Grade 12/GED or equivalent
Proof of English proficiency.

Accepted academic background

Grade 12 (or equivalent) or mature student status (19+), Health Services Administration requires a bachelor degree, Pharmacy Technician needs Math 12/Pre-Calculus 11 (C+), Biology 11 and Chemistry 11 (C), Hospitality Management asks for an overall C average

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 46
PTE Academic 43
Duolingo 95

Other requirements

Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Academic transcripts
English proficiency evidence
Passport copy

How to apply

Check the programme entry requirements and English options. Complete the online application on the official university website (Apply Now) and pay the application fee. Submit transcripts
proof of English proficiency and a passport copy. An admissions advisor interviews you; you then receive the formal offer letter. Pay the tuition by the bank methods listed to receive the Letter of Acceptance. Use the Letter of Acceptance to apply for a Canadian study permit with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$12,300 CAD
Application fee	$375 CAD
Deposit	$35,748 CAD

Program details

Campus	_
Faculty or school	Information Technology
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Teaching language	English
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Post-study stay	Up to the length of the programme (8 months to under 2 years); 3 years if the programme is 2 years or more (Post-Graduation Work Permit; one-time; programme of at least 8 months, full-time, at a PGWP-eligible DLI; language CLB/NCLC 5 for college/non-university, CLB/NCLC 7 for university programmes; field of study must be on the eligible CIP list if the study permit was applied for on or after 2024-11-01; apply within 180 days of completion)
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Intakes and deadlines

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January 2027
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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.