Computer Information Systems Technology

Do you like solving problems? Do you look forward to the launch of new technology and computer systems? Do all your friends and family turn to you when they have technology issues? If so, our two-year diploma program in Computer Systems Technology may be the perfect fit for you! This program is designed to equip graduates with software, programming, and hardware skills needed to support the systems that are commonly used in businesses, government agencies, utilities, law enforcement agencies, health services providers, and educational institutions.

Program Information

This 2-year full-time, 60 credit program provides the knowledge, skills, and training required to prepare students for a career as a Computer Systems Technologist.

View admission requirements, program completion requirements and individual course information.

Note: The information for this program is currently set to display information for the 2026/27 academic year. To view other years, choose from the sort feature from the “select calendar” drop-down.

View the pdf version of the official program outline.

Tuition and Fees for Domestic Students

For the 2025/26 academic year (2025/SU, 2025/FA, 2026/WI, 2026/SP)

Year 1

Application Fee:	$30.00
Tuition:	$6,954.90
Student Association Fee:	$69.00
Bus Pass Fee:	$88.80
Health and Dental Fee:	$240.00

Year 2

Tuition:	$6,954.90
Student Association Fee:	$69.00
Bus Pass Fee:	$88.80
Health and Dental Fee:	$240.00

_{*Tuition and Fees for domestic students are estimates and are subject to change. Depending on course electives there may be additional lab fees. Tuition and Fees do not include textbook costs or supplies. Tuition fees include student technology fees, student activity fees, and alumni fees. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.}

Tuition and Fees for International Students

For the 2025/26 academic year (2025/SU, 2025/FA, 2026/WI, 2026/SP)

Year 1

Application Fee:	$100.00
One-time International Education Fee:	$100.00
Tuition:	$17,204.10
Student Association Fee:	$69.00
Bus Pass Fee:	$88.80
Health and Dental Fee:	$240.00
Guard.me Insurance:	$270.00

Year 2

Tuition:	$17,204.10
Student Association Fee:	$69.00
Bus Pass Fee:	$88.80
Health and Dental Fee:	$240.00

*_{Tuition and Fees for international students are estimates and are subject to change. Depending on course electives there may be additional lab fees. Tuition and Fees do not include textbook and supplies. Tuition fees include student technology fees, student activity fees, and alumni fees. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.}

_{Refer to: International Education Fees Schedule for 2026/27 tuition.}

Career Info and Pathways

The Computer Information Systems Technology (CIST) Diploma will prepare you for a career in computer systems and software implementation and support. Such careers are well paying and expected to continue in high and growing demand in the region and across the Province.

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