Holland College offers Diploma in Computer Information Systems, a diploma in Information Systems & Technology programme in Charlottetown, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered in a hybrid format. Tuition for international students is CAD 10,990 per year (CAD 4,750 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Information Systems & Technology
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: Hybrid
Local tuition: CAD 4,750 / year
International tuition: CAD 10,990 / year
Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This two-year diploma program trains students to analyze, design, develop, and test information systems, including web pages, web applications, desktop applications, and mobile apps. Coursework covers object-oriented programming, network communications, IT security, database management, and operating systems, alongside web development, mobile application development, system analysis and design, and foundational cybersecurity topics. The program is offered at both the Prince of Wales Campus in Charlottetown and the Summerside Waterfront Campus, and is delivered through a blended model combining in-person classroom sessions with virtual online instruction; some courses run in a distance format spanning roughly fifteen weeks each. All students in the program must complete on-the-job training before graduating, giving them applied experience in a workplace information-technology setting. Admission requires Grade 12 academic math and a résumé, with prior computer experience strongly recommended though not mandatory. The program suits students aiming for careers as programmers, programmer/analysts, or software developers, and graduates typically move into roles with government departments, consulting firms, or technology companies. Its blend of technical coursework across programming, networking, security, and databases with mandatory workplace training is designed to prepare graduates for practical, employer-ready information systems work.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Beyond Grade 12 academic or equivalent, this program requires Grade 11 or 12 academic Mathematics, and prior training or experience with computers such as keyboarding, desktop applications and operating systems is strongly recommended though not mandatory. A resume covering work, volunteer and extracurricular experience is required, and academic upgrading is available for applicants missing the required courses. English is the language of instruction: applicants whose first language is not English demonstrate proficiency with IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6), TOEFL iBT 85, CAEL 60 (minimum 50 per band), PTE Academic 60, Duolingo English Test 120 (no section under 115) or Cambridge B2 First/C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 176 (no band below 169), among other accepted tests; graduates of a Canadian high school who completed English 621 in P.E.I. (or its provincial equivalent) with at least 70%, or applicants with three consecutive years of full-time English-medium post-secondary study completed within two years of the program start, are exempt. The program admits for a September intake at the Prince of Wales Campus, the Summerside Waterfront Campus, and by distance learning.
Application Details
Start Date:September
Application Deadline:Holland College applicants of all kinds apply directly through MyDashboard rather than a shared application service. For the Fall 2027 intake, application review begins October 15, 2026 for early consideration, the competitive-program review date is February 28, 2027, and the first round of acceptance offers is sent by the end of March 2027; after February 28 later applications are still assessed as seats remain available right up to the program start date. International applicants use the same MyDashboard process and Holland College publishes no separate, fixed international closing date beyond these general review dates. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
