Develop the information systems skills that matter most
Build the skills needed for a thriving career in information systems, with a specific focus on analysis and design. In your first four semesters, you’ll gain hands-on experience in programming, web development, database management and networking. Then, in your final year, you’ll delve into advanced technical topics while sharpening your interpersonal skills, preparing you to succeed in the rapidly advancing world of information systems.
Get hands-on experience with businesses from the community
In your final year of the program, you’ll participate in a capstone project that provides a unique opportunity to solve real-world problems for local clients while making a meaningful impact on the community. Our clients include non-profit organizations, small businesses, charities and local governments.
Gain professional experience though co-op work terms
As a student in this program, you may participate in up to three co-op work terms, providing you with up to 12 months of practical industry experience. These invaluable co-op work terms will help you build your network, expand your skillset and gain professional work experience.
Turn your diploma into a degree
After earning your Computer Systems Technology advanced diploma, you can apply to bridge into Year 3 of one of these Sheridan degree programs:
Honours Bachelor of Computer Science (Mobile Computing)
Honours Bachelor of Information Sciences (Cyber Security)
Get ready for a career as a systems engineer
Graduates of Sheridan’s Computer Systems Technology – Analysis and Design program stand out in the job market for their job-ready knowledge and skills and ability to apply them.
The courses in this program will help you develop your skills in the following areas:
Systems analysis and design
Quality assurance
Programming
Mobile hybrid and native application development
Database design and implementation
Data engineering
Operating systems
Project management
Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:
One English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U)
plus
One Math Grade 12 (C* or U) or Math Grade 11 Functions (MCR3U) or Functions and Applications (MCF3M) (*Applicants presenting with Math MAP4C require a minimum 70%)
or
You can apply to Sheridan’s certificate, diploma and advanced diploma programs as a “mature student” if you:
Are at least 19 years old, and
Do not have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent)
Applicant Selection
Eligible applicants are selected on the basis of previous academic achievement (the average of their six highest senior-level credits, including required courses).
Admission at an Advanced Level (Direct Entry): Students may apply for admission at an Advanced Level (Direct Entry) to Year 2 of this program if they have relevant credits from a university or college. Students may have to complete certain courses from Year 1 prior to graduation.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY:
Sheridan recognizes the following tests and considers their minimum scores for admission decisions. (Only one official result is required.) Note: For admission purposes, some programs require a higher score than the minimum scores stated below.
Test results must be completed within the past two years (24 months) of the first day of classes.
Test
Certificate or Diploma program requirement
Degree and Graduate Certificate program requirement
Sheridan’s ESL programEAP level (English for Academic Purposes)
A minimum score of 70% in listening and speaking and 70% in reading and writing. General Education courses and Navigating Digital Environments (INFO) minimum required grade of 50%.
A minimum score of 75% in listening and speaking and 75% in reading and writing. General Education courses and Navigating Digital Environments (INFO) minimum required grade of 50%.
Sheridan EPA test (English Proficiency Assessment)
Listening Band – 4.0 Reading Combined Band – 4.0 Writing – CLB 7
Listening Band – 4.5 Reading Combined Band – 4.5 Writing – CLB 8
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language) online or in person
overall score 60 with no individual section below 50
overall score 70 with no individual section below 60
Cambridge English Test Exams (B2 First/C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency score)
overall Cambridge English Scale score 169 with no individual score below 162
overall Cambridge English Scale score 176 with no individual score below 169
Duolingo English Language Test
overall score of 105 with no integrated subscore lower than 85
overall score of 115 with no integrated subscore lower than 95
IELTS Academic Level (International English Language Testing System) online or in person
overall score 6.0 with no individual band below 5.5
One Skill Retake is acceptable
overall score 6.5 with no individual band below 6.0
One Skill Retake is acceptable
iTEP Academic-Plus
overall score 3.7
overall score 3.9
LanguageCert Academic
overall score 65 with no individual skill score below 60
overall score 70 with no individual skill score below 65
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) online or in person
overall score 58 with no individual section below 49
overall score 60 with no individual section below 57
TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and TOEFL iBT Home Edition (DI Code: 9117)
overall score 80 with no individual section below 20
MyBest scores are acceptable
overall score 88 with no individual section below 21
MyBest scores are acceptable
NOTE:
Pharmacy Technician program (PPHTO) English proficiency requirements are: TOEFL iBT overall score 91 (21L, 25W, 23S, 22R); IELTS Academic Module overall score 6.5 with no individual band below 6.0. No other tests above are accepted. We do not accept completion of ESL/EAP for admission to Pharmacy.
Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing (PBNSG) English proficiency requirements are: Duolingo Overall score 115 (with no individual sub-score lower than 95); IELTS Overall Band 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 88 (with no individual section below 21). Test results must be completed within the past two years (24 months) of the first day of classes. No other tests above are accepted.
Teaching English as a Second Language program (PTESL) English proficiency requirements are: TOEFL iBT – Listening: 24; Reading: 24; Writing: 27; Speaking: 27; IELTS Academic Module – Listening: 7; Reading: 7; Writing: 7; Speaking: 7. No other tests above are accepted.
Sheridan does not guarantee acceptance of any tests above for any third-party regulatory body.
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