| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
| 2026-01-01 | - |
Program Overview
Information Technology Systems
Overview
The Information Technology Systems (ITS) Diploma program equips graduates with the hardware and software skills required for the generation, storage, retrieval, transmission, and protection of digital information. The program content prepares graduates for the completion of industry-recognized certificates and provides practical skills to enter the information technology (IT) sector.
Career Opportunities
Graduates can pursue exciting career opportunities in both the public and private sectors, including:
- Junior IT Tech
- Junior Service Desk Analyst
- Help Desk Analyst
- Junior IT Support Analyst
- IT Support Analyst
- Desktop Support
- Technical Support
- Customer Support Representative
- PC Technical Support
- Network Administrations
- Internet Resource Management
- Information Systems Project Manager
- Business and Systems Analyst
- Computer Service Technician
- IT Support Specialist
- Information Systems Analyst
Laptop Specifications
A laptop computer with course-applicable software is required, meeting the following specifications:
- Intel quad-core CPU (i7) or later generation
- 16GB RAM or greater
- 512 GB SSD or greater (Hard Drive & storage)
- On-board integrated (Video card)
- 15 inches or greater screen
- Windows 10 Pro/education 64-bit (MacOS is not supported)
Admission Requirements
- Credit in English 30-1, or 65% in English 30-2, or equivalent
- Credit in Math 30-1 or Math 30-2, or equivalent
Alternatively, applicants can meet the admission requirements through:
- 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
- Satisfactory results on the Bow Valley College Admission and Placement Test
English Language Proficiency Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English must meet the English language proficiency requirements.
Academic Upgrading
Applicants can enhance their previous education to meet the missing admissions requirements for one of the BVC programs.
Available Intakes
The program starts in:
- September 2025 (Domestic and International)
- January 2026 (Domestic and International)
Tuition and Fees
Domestic Students
| Term | Tuition Fees | Additional Fees | Total Fees* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | $3,513 | $605 | $4,118 |
| Term 2 | $4,985 | $605 | $5,590 |
| Term 3 | $4,082 | $605 | $4,687 |
| Term 4 | $3,660 | $605 | $4,265 |
International Students
| Term | Tuition Fees | Additional Fees | Total Fees* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | $10,124 | $605 | $10,729 |
| Term 2 | $10,676 | $605 | $11,281 |
| Term 3 | $10,560 | $605 | $11,165 |
| Term 4 | $10,560 | $605 | $11,165 |
*All tuition and fees are subject to change. Program tuitions are estimates only. Your actual tuition and fees are calculated on actual course registrations and can be viewed under "Statement of Account" in MyBVC or by requesting a Statement of Account from Registrar Services.
Courses
Term 1
| Code | Course | Credit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MGMT1103 | Introduction to Project Teams and Technical Communications for Software Development | 3 | picturepdf |
| MGMT1106 | Introduction to Information Technology Business Analysis | 3 | picturepdf |
| SODV1101 | Programming Fundamentals | 3 | picturepdf |
| TECH1202 | Introduction to Networks | 3 | picturepdf |
| TECH1301 | Introduction to Hardware and Operating Systems | 3 | picturepdf |
Term 2
| Code | Course | Credit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISEC1101 | Introduction to Information Security | 3 | picturepdf |
| TECH1203 | Networking Protocols and Concepts | 3 | picturepdf |
| TECH1302 | Introduction to Open Source System Servers | 3 | picturepdf |
| TECH1401 | Introduction to Microsoft Windows Administration | 3 | picturepdf |
| CLCM1102 | Fundamentals of Virtualization | 3 | picturepdf |
Term 3
| Code | Course | Credit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MGMT2101 | Service and Change Management | 3 | picturepdf |
| TECH2201 | Networking Concepts | 3 | picturepdf |
| TECH2301 | System Server Administration | 3 | picturepdf |
| TECH2401 | Microsoft Windows Administration | 3 | picturepdf |
| CLCM1101 | Fundamentals of Storage and Cloud Computing | 3 | picturepdf |
Term 4
| Code | Course | Credit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MGMT2103 | Project Teams and Technical Communications | 3 | picturepdf |
| SODV2402 | Scripting and PowerShell | 3 | picturepdf |
| TECH2202 | Advanced Networking Concepts | 3 | picturepdf |
| TECH2302 | Information Technology Lab | 3 | picturepdf |
| TECH2999 | Information Technology Systems Capstone | 3 | picturepdf |
