Computer Systems Technology

Diploma: Diploma

Location: Downtown, Downtown

International students admissibility: Accepts International Students

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Overview

Build hands-on skills in design and development of intelligent web / mobile / or general sofware applications using AI-assisted tools while launching your career developing software and solving computer-related issues for businesses, governments, or institutions.

Tuition N/A
Credential Diploma
Length

This program is 2 years of full-time study. A term break is typically scheduled between year 1 and year 2. The maximum time to complete the program is 5 years.

Hours
Delivery Class-based, Class-based
Campus Downtown, Downtown
Start Dates Sep
Tuition N/A
Credential Diploma
Length

This program is 2 years of full-time study. A term break is typically scheduled between year 1 and year 2. The maximum time to complete the program is 5 years.

Hours
Delivery Class-based, Class-based
Campus Downtown, Downtown
Start Dates Sep
PGWP Eligible

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Admission Requirement

  • Grade 12 graduation or equivalent
  • English Studies 12 with a minimum ‘C’ grade, or equivalent
  • Foundation of Mathematics 11 with a minimum ‘C+’ grade, or equivalent

Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free academic upgrading or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, or discover which university transfer options are right for you.

Recommended Characteristics

  • Extended periods (4+ hours) of computer work requiring sustained visual attention to screens. Tasks require frequent keyboarding and mouse use.
  • Students are expected to have access to a modern laptop capable of running Microsoft Windows with full privileges. Required hardware consists of at least a quad-core processor and 16GB of RAM and 256GB storage, in order to do their assignments or connect to the lab computers remotely.  
  • Audio/video hardware including webcam/speakers/microphone for participating in classes that have an online delivery mode.

Program Availability

Not currently available.

Not currently available.

Courses

Full-time

Course list is not available at the moment.

Full-time

Course list is not available at the moment.

This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Fees and Costs

Application fee $36
Tuition $10,287 Year 1 - $7,887
Year 2 - $5,144
Student union $290
College initiative $181
Materials not including textbooks
Campus resource $206
Laundry
Uniform (Deposit)
Medical & Dental $570 Provided by Student Union
U-Pass $751 Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more.
Graduation $45
Total $12,364

Books & Supplies

  • Textbooks or other supplies may be required for this program. Visit the VCC Bookstore for more information.
  • Additional costs:
    • Textbooks – Approx. $500
    • Student kits – Approx. $5,100 + tax

Open Educational Resources(OER) at VCC

No-cost textbooks are available for this program.

* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable. Tuition fees include a non-refundable deposit ($300 or $500, depending on program).

Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.

Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.

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Tuition deposit $11,000 $10,000 non-refundable

Tuition deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.
Application fee $145
Tuition $37,950
Student union $290
College initiative $190
Materials not including textbooks
Campus resource $206
Laundry
Uniform (Deposit)
Medical & Dental $570 Provided by Student Union
Temporary medical insurance $149 Medical Insurance for International Students
U-Pass $751 Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more.
Graduation $45
Total $40,468
  • Textbooks or other supplies may be required for this program. Visit the VCC Bookstore for more information.
  • Additional costs:
    • Textbooks – Approx. $500
    • Student kits – Approx. $5,100 + tax

* Tuition and other fees are approximate and subject to increase up to 5% per year. Students will be required to pay increased rates if the fees change at any time during the period of enrolment in the program. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable.

Fees listed are for international students. For domestic programs, visit vcc.ca.

Any refunds are issued according to VCC's international refund policy.

Application Process

Application information is not available at the moment.

International students must contact International Education advisors to confirm their study eligibility and the Continuing Studies (CS) department to verify their program eligibility.

Application information is not available at the moment.

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Program information

Program head name

janedoe@vcc.ca

Advising

Phone: 604.871.7000, option 2
Email: studentservice@vcc.ca

For International students

study@vcc.ca

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Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.