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postgraduate

Degree

Graduate Certificate in Software and Information Systems Testing (Co-op)

Course code: #SST3

postgraduate

Degree

Graduate Certificate in Software and Information Systems Testing (Co-op)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $16,219 CAD

  • Application fee

    $100 CAD

  • Duration

    1 year

  • PGWP

    1 year

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

Highlights
Capstone Project
Co-op

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 01-February-2023 2023-02-01
Winter-January Ongoing Ongoing
Spring-May Ongoing Ongoing
Fall-September Ongoing Ongoing

Overview

Graduate Certificate in Software and Information Systems Testing (Co-op)

Knowledge of software and hardware is important in today’s fast-paced IT world and making sure everything is running smoothly is essential to running an effective operation. 

You’ll emerge from the Software and Information Systems Testing one-year post-grad program with a better understanding of the testing paradigms and methods associated with IT and software development

At Fanshawe College, You’ll understand software and hardware, how to ensure quality control and how to use project management approaches and business analysis techniques.

  • Gain a broad, in-demand skill set that can be paired with any of the other IT programs offered by Fanshawe
  • Learn how to write external test scripts and the different methods used to figure out the end-user, from bug testing to reporting
  • Gain practical experience in project management, leadership, and security testing both in class and through a co-op work term with a local industry partner
  • Discover hardware and software testing methods to ensure the end product meets customer expectations

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$23,619

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,164
Accommodation 1 bed room $7,400
Tuition 1 person $16,219

Hourly wage

Min wage

16.55 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Official translations of documents in a language other than English

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

88
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

PTE

59
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Fanshawe's 10-level EAP program is certified by Languages Canada and meets the language requirements for admission to Western University, Fanshawe, and many other Ontario colleges. 

The EAP program and full-time professors will help you to gain confidence and fluency in using English as well as help you prepare for your next steps using the latest methods and technology.

Start Dates 

2023: January 9, March 6, May 8, July 3, Sept. 5, Oct. 30  

Tuition Fees 

Number of weeks for each level: 8 

Tuition Fees: CAD 2,924.00 

Ancillary fees: CAD 264.43 

Total Fees: CAD 3,188.43 

Deposit: CAD 100.00 non-refundable fee at the time of application.

Fanshawe College EAP standardized test conversion chart 

While we recommend that new students undergo the custom placement testing on campus, applicants with a recent score from other recognized English proficiency tests (IELTS, TOEFL, or Cambridge English Scale) may place directly into a Fanshawe EAP level as shown below.

EAPDUOLINGOIELTSTOEFL
110-401.5-2.50
245-5032-9
355-603.59-19
465-70420-31
575-804.532-43
685-90544-55
795-1005.556-67
8105-110668-79
9115-1206.580-91
10125+7+92+

Academic background and requirement

A Two- or Three-Year College Diploma, or a Degree
OR
An acceptable combination of related work experience and post-secondary education as judged by the College to be equivalent to the above

Laptop Requirement:

  • Processor: 64-bit Multicore Intel® w/ Intel-VT  or 64-bit Multicore AMD with AMD-V support
  • Memory: 8GB Minimum
  • Optical Drive: DVD Multi Dual Layer or external USB Optical Drive (Optional)
  • Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise, Pro, or Education
  • Hard Disk Drive: 750GB or greater HDD with external USB Storage Drive
  • Display: 14" XGA (1024x768), DirectX11 and OpenGL 4.0 (or higher) compatible or better
  • Communication devices:
    • Wireless (802.11a/b/g/n compliant)
    • Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps with standard RJ45 jack
  • USB Ports: 2 x USB 3.0 ports (additional USB 2.0 ports optional)

Career opportunities

  • Business Systems Testing Analyst
  • Systems Design Verification Technologist
  • Application Integration Specialist

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