Overview

The Computer Systems Technician Graduate Diploma offered at Fanshawe College will provide you with intermediate knowledge and experience to support a multivendor environment, including:

Operating systems such as Windows and Linux

Networking - switching, routing, WAN, wireless, VoIP

Security - firewalls, securing networks and operating systems

Webservers

Database servers

Service desk management

Disaster recovery strategies

In addition to your newly acquired technical skillset, you’ll have the opportunity to gain excellent communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills through a variety of learning experiences that our IT courses provide. These combined skill sets are in demand and necessary to support the complex, multi-vendor information systems of today.

Upon successfully completing the Computer Systems Technician IT program, graduates will have the knowledge to explore several industry certifications, including Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and others offered for Linux.

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

This Fanshawe College program is aligned with IRCC's Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 15.1202. Please consult the IRCC website to verify current Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) alignment.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of Fanshawe’s Computer Systems Technician program will be able to provide front-line systems and network technical support to a variety of industries. Many career opportunities can be explored, including:

computer system technician

systems analyst

network analyst

technical analyst

help/service desk analyst

call centre support

field service technician

Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Computer Systems Technician program:

Desktop Technician

Support the deployment, decommission and asset tracking of computer or computer-related equipment and components.

Computer Support Specialist

Install, configure and update hardware and software, as well as fix any issues related to the equipment.

Network and Systems Administrator

Deploy, maintain, optimize and troubleshoot networks and systems.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Business At the Speed of Light

Communications for IT
Operating Systems-Windows

Network-Routing & Switching

Data Centre Infrastructure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 14 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-05-05 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

53

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IELTS

6

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, Canada

Disciplines

Mathematics Computer Sciences Software Engineering View 165 other Bachelors in Mathematics in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

53

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or a mature applicant with the following courses:

- Grade 12 English (C or U)

- Grade 11 or 12 Math (C, M or U)

Students who do not meet the admission requirements are recommended for academic upgrading. A conditional offer may be possible with proof of enrolment.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

28804 CAD / year

≈ 28804 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

6625 CAD / year

≈ 6625 CAD / year

Living costs

London

Canada

1037 - 1625 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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What students do after studying

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English requirements

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General requirements

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Living costs

London

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