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Computer Systems Technician – Software Support

Seneca ProgramHonours Bachelor of Information Technology – Cybersecurity
Seneca Credential AwardedHonours Bachelor Degree (Four Year)
Required GPA70%
Number of Credits to Be Granted at Seneca13
Block Map and Completion Plan

Eligibility for the Pathway

Graduates of this two-year diploma with a minimum GPA of 70% (3.0 on Seneca's grade scale) are eligible to enter the third semester of the Honours Bachelor of Information Technology – Cybersecurity degree in the fall term. Students will complete the degree in six semesters plus two work-integrated learning terms. Applicants may also enter the degree in the winter or summer terms, but due to course availability will complete the degree in seven semesters plus to work-integrated learning terms.


Amount of Credit to Be Completed at Seneca

28 courses plus two work-integrated learning terms must be completed at Seneca.


Time to Complete Credential

Fall entry: Six academic semesters plus two work-integrated learning terms to complete the degree.

Winter or Summer entry: Seven academic semesters plus two work-integrated learning terms to complete the degree (longer path to completion due to course availability).


How to Apply

Domestic students will be required to apply through the Ontario Colleges Application Service (OCAS) and select "degree completion" as their entry semester. Official transcripts showing diploma completion and a final program GPA must be submitted.  

International students will be required to apply through the Seneca International Online Application and must follow up with their Admissions Adviser (via the Service Hub at theservicehub@senecapolytechnic.ca) regarding their pathway eligibility. The student will be required to provide their Seneca application number when contacting their adviser. Official transcripts showing diploma completion and a final program GPA must be submitted.

For current Seneca students and recent graduates from within the last year who wish to transfer to this degree, please review the Diploma to Seneca Degree - Pathways Transfer Form for steps on how to apply.

*Applicants must have completed their diploma program within the last five years to be eligible for this pathway.