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Diploma of Computer Systems Technology
British Columbia Institute of Technology
- Vancouver, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Two-year diploma combining software development and hardware skills, In person in Grande Prairie.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2 years): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate concepts and methods in Computer Systems Technology to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Two-year
- Digital hardware. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Software development
- Game programming
- Database applications
- PC support
- Financial systems development
Curriculum
- Two-year
- 60-credit diploma. Core courses include Introduction to Computing
- Introduction to PC Hardware and Systems Configuration and Data Communications and Networking. Year-two electives cover computer graphics and image processing
- Digital hardware
- Data communications and networking. Work-integrated learning is included.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school graduation with English Studies 12 (67%
- Category 2) for most diplomas
- Category 3 (50%) for some trades-related diplomas and Category 1 (73%) for Strategic Human Resources Management. Programme maths or science such as Pre-Calculus 11 or Foundations of Math 11 at 67%. Advanced diplomas require a prior diploma or degree. Entry is first-qualified or competitive.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school graduation with English Studies 12 and programme prerequisites (e.g. Pre-Calculus 11, Foundations of Math 11 or Workplace Math 11 at 67% for business diplomas)
Language tests
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale from 2026-01-21
- PTE Academic no section below 3.5
- Duolingo was 86 with no section below 20)
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Typically
- a passport copy
- academic transcripts
- graduation certificate and English language evidence where applicable. Confirm program-specific requirements.
How to apply
- Review eligibility and deadlines for Computer Systems Technology. Prepare academic records
- identification and language results where applicable. Submit the official university or college application and supporting documents. Complete any program-specific requirements and pay any confirmed fees. Monitor the admission decision. Confirm international student documentation after acceptance.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $26,000 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $154 CAD |
| Deposit | $500 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Downtown Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Computing and Academic Studies |
| Department | Computing & Information Technology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 112 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | Potential institutional funding may exist, but program eligibility, award amount and deadlines are not independently confirmed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
19 Apr 2027
156 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
19 Apr 2027
156 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 19 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $26,000 CAD per year. The application fee is $154 CAD. The deposit is $500 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale from 2026-01-21, PTE Academic no section below 3.5, Duolingo was 86 with no section below 20), IELTS Academic 6.5.