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Polytechnic Diploma - Computer Systems Technology

Grande Prairie — Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada

Study Level: Diploma · 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
Duration: To be confirmed
Study Mode: To be confirmed
Next Intake: September 2027
Tuition Fee: CAD 18,900
Application Fee: CAD 150
Scholarships Available: None listed
Post-Study Work Information: Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP): Verify before applying
Application Status: Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Computer professionals must have good reasoning and logical problem solving abilities, be observant, alert to detail and tenacious in pursuing problems to completion. The Computing Science programs at Northwestern Polytechnic offer students an opportunity to integrate extensive software development skills with hardware skills. Emphasis in various programs include: computer graphics and image processing, digital hardware, data communications and networking. Hardware facilities include dedicated circuit design and robotics lab, data communications, and networking lab, as well as six general access computer labs. As graduates of the two-year diploma at Northwestern Polytechnic, students are qualified for positions in software development including hardware and networking components; game programming; database applications; PC support; networking specialist; financial systems development, etc. Typically, graduates work as programmer/analysts and network administrators. First Year (30 credits) CS1010 Introduction to Computing (3) CS1140 Introduction to Computing Science (3) CS1150 Elementary Data Structures (3) CS2000 Data Communications and Networking (3) CS2050 Network Systems, Management, and Security (3) or Approved Option (3) CS2210 Introduction to PC Hardware and Systems Configuration (3) CS2720 Formal Systems and Logic in Computing Science (3) Any 1000-level English (3) MA1200 Linear Algebra I (3) Departmentally approved Math or Computing Science course: ST1510 recommended (3) Second year (30 credits) CS2010 Practical Programming Methodology (3) CS2290 Computer Organization and Architecture I (3) CS2910 Introduction to File and Database Management (3) CS3010 User Interfaces (3) CS3290 Computer Organization and Architecture II (3) Four approved Computing options (12) Approved Option (3) Approved Computing Options: CS2040 Algorithms I (3) CS2100 Computer Game Studies (3) CS3060 Introduction to Image Processing (3) CS3110 Introduction to Computer Graphics (3) CS3120 Experimental Robotics (3) CS3130 Telecommunications and Computers (3) CS3610 Systems Analysis and Design (3) CS3790 Operating Systems (3) CS3990 Topics in Internet Technologies (3) CS3995 Selected Topics in Computing Science (3)

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Credential: 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
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Entry Requirements

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English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee: CAD 18,900
Application fee: CAD 150
Deposit required: Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees: Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes: September 2027, September 2028, September 2029
Application deadline: Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status: Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability: Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Grande Prairie

Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada

10726 106 Avenue

Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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About the Institution

Northwestern Polytechnic previously known as Grande Prairie Regional College (GPRC), was established in 1966 in Grande Prairie, Alberta, and includes campuses in Grande Prairie, as well as in Fairview, Alberta. Northwestern Polytechnic offers something for everyone with a variety of educational options including university transfer; diploma and certificate programs; apprenticeship and pre-employment trades training; and adult high school equivalency completion. The highly-qualified faculty, affordable tuition, small classes, personal contact and extensive scholarship and awards program offered...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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