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College Diploma Computer Systems Technology

2 Years On Campus Certificate Program

British Columbia Institute of Technology Downtown

Program Overview

BCIT's Computer Systems Technology (CST) two-year diploma program combines computer systems theory with hands-on practical experience in software development. You'll learn software engineering and programming from industry professionals, and gain experience working on real projects, from concept to deployment. In second year, specialty options add depth and further hone your skills.

Program Key Stats

$19000 (Annual cost)



43 %

Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Official transcripts, Letters of reference, Academic grades above the minimum (secondary or post-secondary), Computer Science 11 or Computer Science 12, English: two years of education in English in an English-speaking country with one of the following: English 12 (67%) or 3.0 credits of post-secondary English, humanities or social sciences

Career Options

  • Computer Systems Technology Diploma graduates have a wide variety of career options in the IT industry
  • Many start their careers as an entry-level software developer
  • application programmer
  • software tester
  • or network or database administrator
  • Later they can progress to positions such as systems analyst
  • IT project managers
  • team leads
  • software architects
  • information security analyst
  • and senior consultant

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