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Duration
Co-op | 3 yrs (6 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
(Brampton)
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Overview
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Courses
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Admission Requirements
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Careers
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Co-op
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Degree Completion
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Advanced Entry Challenge Exams
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Fees & Financial Aid
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Learning Outcomes
Learn to build computer applications — and build a great career.
Program Overview
A challenging curriculum
Instruction in leading-edge computer systems technologies (including Cloud, Big Data, Spring Boot, Full-Stack Web Development, Android Kotlin, iOS Swift and Unity) will empower you to create effective solutions to real-world problems. Receive direct, hands-on instruction from highly qualified instructors who care about your learning and meet you at your level.
Paid workplace experience
Earn up to three high-paying co-op placements during your studies. These are competitive real-world jobs but geared at an appropriate level. The experience you gain can help you stand out in the job market, and many of our grads are hired by their co-op employers. With up to a year of work experience, you’ll be ready for more advanced and highly sought-after positions on Day 1 of your career.
Program highlights
- Software development in Spring Boot, .NET, Angular, C, Kotlin, Swift, Udemy
- Full-stack and LAMP stack web development
- Database administration and technologies including MySQL, Oracle, NoSQL, and Big Data
- Advanced networking, AWS and Azure Clouds, and 5G wireless training
- A capstone project where you'll design and develop a real-world software solution
Industry-recognized students and graduates
Sheridan's Computer Systems Technology – Software Development and Network Engineering program gives you the outstanding problem-solving and technological skills you need to excel in the workplace and stand out in the field.
Our students and alumni often receive industry recognition:
- Several of our students have been named Co-op Student of the Year nationally by the Canadian Association for Co-operative Education
- Our students routinely excel in local hackathons
- One of our students recently took first place across North America in Google’s Cloud Campaign
- One of our graduates won Microsoft Canada's extremely competitive "Last Developer Standing" contest
The Sheridan difference
- Learn advanced concepts such as Android and iOS application development, security, game development, database administration and advanced web development.
- Develop skills in creative thinking and entrepreneurial business development.
- Complete a capstone project in Year 3 that consists of software development and/or network engineering work, either for a real-world business client or your own start-up idea.
- Have the opportunity to earn a highly paid co-op placement that allows you to combine classroom instruction with workplace experience.
- Be prepared for your co-op placement with a dedicated co-op preparation course.
Opportunities to pursue further studies
Bachelor's degree at Sheridan
After completing your Computer Systems Technology advanced diploma, you can apply to Sheridan's Honours Bachelor of Information Sciences (Cyber Security) or Honours Bachelor of Computer Science (Mobile Computing) program, with a one-semester bridging program. See “Degree Completion” for details.
Transfer to university
Graduates of this program may also be able to transfer into university programs with significant advanced standing at McMaster University, Algoma University, Davenport University, Griffith University, University of Windsor, Ontario Tech University, Trent University, Carleton University, and York University.
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This program is PGWP-eligible.
Faculty
Faculty of Applied Science & Technology
Designation
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Duration
Co-op | 3 yrs (6 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Helpful links
Courses
Creative, innovative learning is at the core of all Sheridan’s courses. Here are the courses you’ll take in this program.
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Semester 1
CODE TITLE CREDITS PROG 12583 Programming Foundations – Python 6 SYST 10049 Web Development 3 TELE 13167 Introduction to Data Communications and Networking 3 COMM 13729 The Art of Technical Communication 3 MATH 18584 Computer Math Fundamentals 4 General Education Elective (Open) 3 Total credits: 22
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Semester 2
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Semester 3
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Semester 4
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Semester 5
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Semester 6
Courses subject to change.
Current students should refer to their Academic Requirements in myStudentCentre to track their academic progress and outstanding course requirements.
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This program is PGWP-eligible.
Faculty
Faculty of Applied Science & Technology
Designation
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Duration
Co-op | 3 yrs (6 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Helpful links
Admission Requirements
Program Eligibility
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:
- One English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U)
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- 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%)
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Applicant Selection
Eligible applicants will be selected on the basis of their previous academic achievement (the average of their six highest senior-level credits, including required courses), and/or results of pre-admission testing.
Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program may be advised individually regarding other related programs.
Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements may be invited to complete pre-admission tests in mathematics and/or English. Applicants asked to take the OCMA math test require a minimum 70% passing grade. See "mature student status" for details.
Applicants that are missing admission requirements may wish to apply to Sheridan's Academic Upgrading program to upgrade their skills and qualifications before applying.
English Language Proficiency
All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Sheridan’s English proficiency requirements.
Get credit for what you know
Eligible applicants that have related knowledge (postsecondary education, work experience, self-directed learning) may choose to apply for academic credit by taking Advanced Entry Challenge Exams or applying for Credit Transfer.
Advanced Entry Challenge Exams: Challenge for Credit
Eligible applicants may choose to challenge Computer Systems Technology program courses or technical streams for credit by taking Advanced Entry Challenge Exams.
Credit Transfer
Students with previous postsecondary education are encouraged to apply for course-to-course Credit Transfer once they're a registered student.
Applicants who have completed the first year of a computer-related program at a recognized university or college may apply to Year 2 (Semester 3) of this program.
If your prior postsecondary education covers one or more courses that you wish to apply for Advanced Standing, please apply to Year 1 of the program.
You must submit your postsecondary transcripts with your admissions application.
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This program is PGWP-eligible.
Faculty
Faculty of Applied Science & Technology
Designation
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Duration
Co-op | 3 yrs (6 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Helpful links
Career Opportunities
Recent graduates of Sheridan's Computer Systems Technology – Software Development and Network Engineering program have enjoyed high job-placement rates and above-average starting salaries.
Graduates find employment in many areas and sectors including software development, software analysis, web development, quality assurance, and many more.
Some jobs you may find:
- Software Developer
- Systems/Business Analyst
- Software Engineer and Designer
- Network Systems Administrator
- Cloud Services Analyst
- Software Quality Assurance Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Technology Entrepreneur
- Android (Kotlin) Developer
- Application Support Analyst
- Business Technology Designer
- Client/Server Applications Developer
- Database Administrator
- Database Application Specialist
- Full-Stack Web Developer
- Game (Udemy) Designer/Developer
- Information Systems Specialist
- Information Systems Testing Technologist
- Information Technology Consultant
- Interactive Media Developer
- iOS (Swift) Developer
- Java (Spring Boot) Developer
- Linux Systems Administrator
- .NET Developer
- PHP (LAMP Stack) Web Developer
- Project Manager
- Systems Software Programmer
- Technology Infrastructure Analyst
- Wireless Networks Specialist
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This program is PGWP-eligible.
Faculty
Faculty of Applied Science & Technology
Designation
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Duration
Co-op | 3 yrs (6 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Helpful links
Co-op
Computer Systems Technology – Software Development and Network Engineering is offered with both co-op and non-co-op formats. Most program graduates consider co-op to be a significant value-add. Co-op experience typically leads to higher starting salaries and placement rates after graduation.
Students in this program may apply to the co-op program during their second academic semester. Enrolment in the co-op program is limited through an additional co-op application process that takes place at the end of the first year. Students in the co-op program are eligible to complete three co-op work terms prior to graduation. The program-specific academic standard required for participation in Co-op can be found here: Academic Standards for Co-op and Internship.
Co-operative Education is a form of work-integrated learning that links classroom learning with paid work experience within a professional environment. Co-op work terms are related specifically to the academic studies of each student. The work terms provide an opportunity to learn by doing. You’ll apply theory to practice, develop a meaningful view of the working world, and cultivate an awareness of yourself as a professional.
Students receive in-class and 1-on-1 career education support to help prepare for the work term. The co-op component is delivered by Sheridan’s Co-operative Education Office, which facilitates over 1,800 co-op and internship work terms per year Sheridan-wide.
Learn more about Cooperative Education and Internships at Sheridan.
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This program is PGWP-eligible.
Faculty
Faculty of Applied Science & Technology
Designation
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Duration
Co-op | 3 yrs (6 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Helpful links
Degree Completion
As a graduate of a Computer Systems Technology – Software Development and Network Engineering advanced diploma, you may be eligible to complete one of these Sheridan degrees through Degree Completion:
- Honours Bachelor of Computer Science (Mobile Computing)
- Honours Bachelor of Information Sciences (Cyber Security)
- Honours Bachelor of Computer Science
Get your degree in less time
Degree Completion allows you to apply your diploma credits towards a Sheridan degree. You’ll get significant credit for the courses you completed in your diploma, which means you can complete your degree and advance your career sooner.
Direct entry into third year
Students who graduate from Sheridan's Computer Systems Technology – Software Development and Network Engineering advanced diploma program with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (B/70%) can apply to the Degree Completion programs. Qualified students will be offered direct entry into the third year based on their GPA and seats available in the requested specialization. Students may be required to complete reach-back courses and will receive core courses + breadth course block-transfer credits.
How to apply
Sheridan students and recent graduates
Apply through myStudentCentre: If you've recently been enrolled in a Sheridan program (Fall 2021 or later), you can apply directly to Sheridan through our internal application process on myStudentCentre. (In your dashboard, select the "Registration Status" tile and then "Apply to new program" to get started.) To apply as a Degree Completion student, submit an application using the appropriate program code (see charts below).
Graduates from other institutions
Apply through ontariocolleges.ca: If you're new to Sheridan, you'll need to apply through ontariocolleges.ca. To apply as a Degree Completion student, submit an application using the appropriate program code (see charts below).
Degree Completion: Honours Bachelor of Computer Science (Mobile Computing)
| ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS | PROGRAM START | ENTRY LEVEL | DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAM CODE |
| Successful completion of Sheridan's Computer Systems Technology – Software Development and Network Engineering advanced diploma with a minimum 3.0 program GPA | May | Year 3 | PBBAC |
Degree Completion: Honours Bachelor of Information Sciences (Cyber Security)
| ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS | PROGRAM START | ENTRY LEVEL | DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAM CODE |
| Successful completion of a Computer Systems Technology – Software Development and Network Engineering advanced diploma with a minimum cumulative average of 65% in core courses | May | September entry into Year 3 (after completing a bridging semester from May–August) | PBSSB |
Degree Completion: Honours Bachelor of Computer Science
With specializations in cloud computing, data analytics, game engineering and network engineering.
| ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS | PROGRAM START | ENTRY LEVEL | DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAM CODE |
| Successful completion of Sheridan's Computer Systems Technology – Software Development and Network Engineering advanced diploma with a minimum 3.0 program GPA | May | September entry into Year 3 (after completing a bridging semester from May–August) |
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All students will be expected to meet any missing liberal arts breadth course requirements, at the bachelor degree level. Visit myPathways for more details on reach-back courses and pathways.
Contact us
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This program is PGWP-eligible.
Faculty
Faculty of Applied Science & Technology
Designation
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Duration
Co-op | 3 yrs (6 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Helpful links
Advanced Entry Challenge Exams
Get credit for what you know
Sheridan recognizes and appreciates that advanced learning doesn’t always require standard classroom instruction, and that opportunities to advance skills and learn new technologies are everywhere.
If you have significant knowledge and experience in programming, web development, database and/or networking, you may choose to complete Advanced Entry Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (AEPLAR) Challenge Exams for academic credit towards your Sheridan Computer Systems Technology advanced diploma.
How do Challenge Exams work?
AEPLAR Challenge Exams are administered by and through the Sheridan College Assessment Centre or through an approved Test Centre. There are fees to write each exam (an Assessment Centre fee and a Challenge Exam fee).
Your completed Challenge Exam(s) will be evaluated to determine whether you’re eligible for credit in one or more courses within the identified program streams.
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) and Advanced Standing credits are subject to Sheridan’s policies and procedures. Learn more about Sheridan’s Credit Transfer policies and procedures.
I have previous postsecondary education. Should I write a Challenge Exam?
No. Challenge Exams are designed for applicants with knowledge and experience gained outside of formal education. If you have previous postsecondary education, we encourage you to apply for Advanced Standing instead — you may be eligible to apply your previously earned credits towards your new program at Sheridan.
What subjects can I complete Challenge Exams for?
Challenge Exams for applicants to the Computer Systems Technology – Software Development and Network Engineering program are designed to test skills in specific knowledge streams within this program:
- Programming – Introductory
- Programming – .NET
- Programming – Advanced Java
- Networking
- Web Development
- Operating Systems
- Databases
- Software Design
- Mobile App Development – Android
- Mobile App Development – iOS
- Game Development – UNITY
- Wireless
You can also choose to complete Challenge Exams for specific individual courses within the Computer Systems Technology program.
Complete a free self-assessment test to help you determine whether Challenge Exams are a good option for you.
How do I apply to complete a Challenge Exam?
Step 1: Make sure you meet the program admission requirements
You must meet the program admission requirements to be eligible for admission and PLAR.
Step 2: Complete a free self-assessment
Complete a free self-assessment test for each knowledge stream you wish to challenge. This will help you determine whether your current skills will enable you to succeed in the Challenge Exam(s).
Step 3: Apply to Sheridan's Computer Systems Technology advanced diploma program
Apply to the Computer Systems Technology – Software Development and Network Engineering program.
To be eligible to complete Challenge Exams for this program, you must select "Advanced Entry" as the level of the program on your application.
Step 4: Follow the instructions to complete your Challenge Exam(s)
Once Sheridan receives your application, we’ll send you an email with instructions on how to register and pay for your Challenge Exam(s). Follow those instructions.
Once you’ve completed your Challenge Exam(s), subject matter experts in Sheridan’s Faculty of Applied Science and Technology will evaluate them within 10 business days. The Faculty will forward your results to the Office of the Registrar, and any approved credit transfers will be posted in your Credit Transfer centre. Exam feedback will not be provided.
Step 5: Accept your offer of admission and pay your program fees
If you receive an offer of admission to Sheridan, please follow the instructions to confirm your offer and pay your fees by the due dates indicated in order to reserve your spot in the program.
We wish you success in this process and look forward to seeing you at Sheridan!
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This program is PGWP-eligible.
Faculty
Faculty of Applied Science & Technology
Designation
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Duration
Co-op | 3 yrs (6 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Helpful links
Program Fees
Fees shown here are estimates only. Fees are in Canadian dollars and include tuition, health insurance and ancillary charges.
The fees shown here are for the 2025–2026 academic year, and are subject to change. The fees displayed are for the first two (2) academic semesters of study at Sheridan unless otherwise noted; fees for subsequent semesters are not reflected on this website.
Fees for Canadian students
$4,426.50Notes: Co-op students must pay an additional fee of $535 in the term prior to each co-op work term.
Fees for International students
$18,987.50Financial Aid & Awards
Your education is a big investment, and we're here to help! Keep an eye on our Financial Aid & Awards page for regular updates, and check out these important links:
- Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
- Scholarships, awards and bursaries
- Work Study Assistance Program
International Entrance Scholarship
International students beginning their full-time postsecondary studies at Sheridan may receive an entrance scholarship. A separate application is not required. Visit the International Entrance Scholarship page for details.
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This program is PGWP-eligible.
Faculty
Faculty of Applied Science & Technology
Designation
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Duration
Co-op | 3 yrs (6 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Helpful links
Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Identify, analyze, design, develop, implement, verify and document the requirements for a computing environment.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, document and monitor technical problems using appropriate methodologies and tools.
- Analyze, design, implement and maintain secure computing environments.
- Analyze, develop and maintain robust computing system solutions through validation testing and industry best practices.
- Communicate and collaborate with team members and stakeholders to ensure effective working relationship.
- Select and apply strategies for personal and professional development to enhance work performance.
- Apply project management principles and tools when responding to requirements and monitoring projects within a computing environment.
- Adhere to ethical, social media, legal, regulatory and economic requirements and/or principles in the development and management of the computing solutions and systems.
- Investigate emerging trends to respond to technical challenges.
- Analyze, plan, design, implement and administer computer systems and cloud solutions.
- Research, design, deploy, configure, troubleshoot, maintain, upgrade, and decommission computing system infrastructures.
- Select and apply scripting tools and programming languages to automate routine tasks.
- Install, monitor, optimize and administer a database management system in response to specified requirements.
- Design, implement, and administer technical support processes for computing system infrastructures that aligns with industry best practice.
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This program is PGWP-eligible.
Faculty
Faculty of Applied Science & Technology
Designation
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Duration
Co-op | 3 yrs (6 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Helpful links
Program availability
Domestic
International
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Co-opFull-time 3 years Program code: PCSSC
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| May 2025 | Davis Campus (Brampton) |
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| May 2025 | Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville) |
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| Sep 2025 | Davis Campus (Brampton) |
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| Sep 2025 | Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville) |
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Domestic Available
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| Jan 2026 | Davis Campus (Brampton) |
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| Jan 2026 | Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville) |
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| May 2026 | Davis Campus (Brampton) |
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| May 2026 | Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville) |
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