img

undergraduate

Degree

Information Technology Systems Diploma

undergraduate

Degree

Information Technology Systems Diploma

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $19,932 CAD

  • Application fee

    $140 CAD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PGWP

    2-3 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 04-August-2023 2023-08-04
Fall-September 04-August-2024 2024-08-04

Overview

Information Technology Systems Diploma

Graduates of the Information Technology Systems Diploma at Bow Valley College will have the hardware and software skills required for the generation, storage, retrieval, transmission, and protection of digital information. 

The program content will equip graduates with the practical skills required to enter into the information technology (IT) sector and prepare them for the completion of industry-recognized certificates. 

Working independently or as part of a team, graduates will gain the skills required to deliver quality technical support, troubleshoot technical problems, and summarize solutions in technical reports.

You will communicate with clients, executives, and other business stakeholders.

Exciting career opportunities in both the public and private sectors await, including companies and corporations, non-profit agencies, and government agencies.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$19,932

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $8,172
Accommodation 1 bed room 0
Tuition 1 person $19,932

Hourly wage

Min wage

15 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

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

83
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

PTE

59
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

Cambridge

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

Duolingo Score: 95 - 100 

The International English Language Learning program offers five levels. Each level costs approximately $4,959 per semester. 

Your initial level placement can be determined by submitting a valid English language proficiency exam result (IELTS Academic, Duolingo, TOEFL, or Pearson PTE). 

The level placement will be based on the lowest band score of the official English proficiency exam result.

Students who successfully complete Academic English 2 with a grade of “B-” or higher meet the language proficiency requirements for most Bow Valley College, SAIT, and other post-secondary programs.

LevelIELTS AcademicDuolingoPearson PTE ATOEFL iBT

International ELL Preparation

400 hours over 15-week term

3.545-5024-2524-25

International ELL 1

400 hours over 15-week term

4.055-60 26-2926-31

Transition to Academic English (TAE)

400 hours over a 15-week term

4.565-7030-3532-43

Academic English 1 (AE1)

400 hours over 15-week term

5.075-8036-4153

Academic English 2 (AE2)

400 hours over 15-week term

5.585-9042-5071

Academic background and requirement

  • Credit in English 30-1 or 65% in English 30-2 or equivalent
  • Credit in Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 or equivalent

OR

Successful completion of the General Educational Development test (GED) test with a minimum score in the following sections:

  • Writing Skills: 520 minimum standard score
  • Interpreting Literature and Art: 520 minimum standard score
  • Math: 520 minimum standard score

OR
Satisfactory results on the BVC Admissions Test

 

Upgrading High School Program

Complete or upgrade the high school courses you need to enter post-secondary education. Bow Valley College offers accredited Alberta Education high-school courses and flexible learning options to help you quickly reach your goals.

Career opportunities

  • IT Support Analyst
  • Desktop Support
  • Technical Support
  • Customer Support Representative
  • PC Technical Support
  • Network Administrations
  • Computer Service Technician

Calgary weather chart

Calgary weather chart

Related Courses

Related courses in univly