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.
Computer Systems Technology
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What you will learn
-What is a Computing System
-How to use it to solve problems using intelligent Software Systems
-The theory and practice of proper code design and testing.
What to expect
Program Duration and Maximum Time for Completion
The CST diploma program can be completed in 5 terms of full-time study (average 17 credits per term), with an expected completion time of 2 years. There are 3 terms Fall, Winter, and Summer per year. The program must be completed within a maximum of 5 years. The CST program accepts students for Winter and Fall terms.
- Foundation of software development is taught in first year: core courses in Computer Systems, Programming, and Software Analysis and Design
- In second year students take Project-oriented hands-on courses in which they work often in team on industry level projects.
- Final Term students work on a Capstone project to develop real-world application for real or simulated clients.
- Hands-on interactive courses being taught mostly in-person, and often in a team setting using the latest AI-aware mediums such as VS Code, MS CoPilot, and such.
Admission requirements
Program-specific
- 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
General
- Seats are offered to applicants who have met all admission requirements, on a first-qualified, first-served basis.
- International applicants must be 17 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
- Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.
- All VCC applicants are required to function successfully in an English-speaking classroom. English requirements vary by program. For details, visit VCC International - English Requirements.
Recommended Characteristics
- Love coding and problem-solving
- Logical and critical thinker
- Able to work long hours on computers
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Research-oriented, curious to use new and intelligent tools in their search
- Client-oriented outlook and ability to work well with a wide variety of people
- Ability to give and receive feedback
- Enthusiastic, positive, optimistic attitude
- Pro-active self-starter
- Basic understanding of computers and comfortable using mobile devices
- Interested in technology, gadgets, and applications that run on them
Courses *
Prior learning assessment and recognition
Prior learning assessment and recognition is not available for this program.
In the First Year students complete the foundational/core courses. In the second year students take advanced software development, web, mobile, and Windows PC specialized courses. In the last term, students focus on developing an industry-scale Portfolio/Capstone project as a team.
This guide is intended as a general guideline only. The college reserves the right to make changes as appropriate.
* 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 other costs *
This program has additional equipment or technical requirements
Tuition deposits are payable usually within three weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.
| Fee description | Fee Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | $145 | |
| Tuition Tuition | $47,128 | |
| Student union | $354 | |
| College initiative | $236 | |
| Campus resource | $472 | |
| Medical and Dental | $570 | |
| Temporary Medical Insurance | $149 | |
| U-PASS | $1,080 | |
| Graduation | $45 | |
| Total | $50,179 |
* 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.
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