Computer Systems Technology – Software Development and Network Engineering

Courses

Creative, innovative learning is at the core of all Sheridan’s courses. Here are the courses you’ll take in this program.

Courses subject to change.

Current students should refer to their ⁠Academic Requirements in myStudentCentre to track their academic progress and outstanding course requirements.

Admission requirements

Sheridan English for Academic Purposes (EAP) placement testing

Why do I need to submit a placement test?

• Your placement test helps us understand your English skills so that we can place you in the right class in Sheridan’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program.
• You will be placed in an EAP level based on your current language proficiency level as demonstrated through a valid test score (see chart below).

What test do I need to submit?

You must submit a valid score from one of the tests listed below. All tests are valid for two years from the test date to the start of the class.

• Duolingo English Test
• IELTS (Academic)
• TOEFL (iBT)

Other tests are not accepted for EAP placement.

What level will I be placed in based on my test score?

This chart is effective October 2026:

Note: Final placement is dependent on how you perform in your individual skills scores on the test.

When will I receive my offer letter and level placement?

Sheridan Admissions will send you an email within 10 business days after we receive your official test result.

Your offer letter will show your placement level in Sheridan's EAP program and explain what you need to do next.

Important information before taking your placement test:

• Your placement test is required to ensure you are placed in the right English class level.
• The test allows us to place you in a class that will help you improve your English language skills.
• After completing the test, make sure your test results are sent to Sheridan.
• Your placement test is not pass or fail.
• If you follow the steps below, you will have a better chance of being placed in the correct level:
• Answer all questions honestly and carefully.
• Do your best on every question.
• Do not guess answers.
• Complete the test by yourself.
• Do not use any help from other people, websites or tools when taking the test.
• If you have technical issues with your placement test, contact the testing organization directly.

If you do not follow these rules, there may be serious consequences, including removal from the program.

Test scores below EAP Level 1

If your test score is below the level required for EAP Level 1, Sheridan may not be able to place you in the program. If this happens, you can take and submit a new placement test after three months. We recommend that you register for LINC or community ESL classes before taking the test again.

RPN to BScN Bridging Program

Get your Nursing degree in less time

If you've successfully completed a two-year Ontario Practical Nursing diploma with a minimum cumulative GPA of 75%, you may be eligible to complete Sheridan's Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing degree program in just two years after completing a two-semester bridging program.

Program details

This bridging program is offered through a hybrid delivery model that includes both online learning and in-person classes/labs. In-person courses are offered at Sheridan's Davis Campus in Brampton. 

The bridging program is structured as follows:

• Semester 3: September–December
• Semester 4: January–April
• Spring/Summer break (no classes)

Upon successful completion of all bridging courses with a minimum of 65% in each course, you'll enter Year 3 (Semester 5) of the BScN degree program in the fall and complete the remaining semesters as follows:

• Semester 5: September–December
• Semester 6: January–April
• Spring/Summer break (no classes)
• Semester 7: September–December
• Semester 8: January–April

Courses in Year 3 and 4 of the BScN degree program are fully in person at Davis Campus.

Bridging courses

Bridging classes are online with all lab components in person.

Semester 3

Semester 4

Admission requirements

Program eligibility

• Successful completion of a two-year recognized Ontario College Practical Nursing diploma with a minimum 75% (3.3) cumulative program GPA.
• Must be currently registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) and be in good standing with no restrictions on your licence.

Applicant selection

Eligible applicants will be selected on the basis of their previous academic achievement. Applicants will be ranked based on their cumulative program GPA.

Applicants will be required to submit their CNO registration number. Instructions will be posted in your Sheridan Application Portal.

This is a highly competitive program. The number of seats available are limited. Meeting admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.

English language proficiency

Applicants whose Practical Nursing diploma was not taught in English may be requested to provide an English-language proficiency test.

Criminal record check

Sheridan field placement agencies may require a police record check for criminal offences, a vulnerable sector check and/or a current acceptable record of immunization. Students will be required to provide this documentation directly to their field placement prior to the start of the placement and at their own expense. Students who cannot meet these requirements may have limited field placement opportunities.

Transfer credits

Sheridan does not accept RPN to BScN bridging courses from other colleges for admission or transfer credit.

How to apply

Sheridan Practical Nursing current 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. Apply to the RPN to BScN Bridging Program using the Program Code PBNSGB.

Graduates from other institutions

Apply through ontariocolleges.ca: If you're new to Sheridan, you'll need to apply through ontariocolleges.ca. Apply to the RPN to BScN Bridging Program using the Program Code PBNSGB.

Career opportunities

Co-op

Degree Completion

Learn from the comfort of home with our virtual option

Sheridan is the first in the province to offer a Social Service Worker – Gerontology diploma program entirely online.

• This virtual, synchronous program will allow you to access the program from wherever you live.*
• Synchronous delivery allows us to offer the same hands-on, supportive environment that Sheridan is known for while addressing some of the barriers to accessing an in-person program.
• If you live in Ontario, practicum opportunities will be developed local to you, even if you live outside of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

* Note: At this time, the virtual option is only open to domestic students.

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!

Internship

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 2026–2027 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.

Financial 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 Scholarships and Awards page for details.

Learning Outcomes

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Educational philosophy

Sheridan's Honours Bachelor of Interior Design curriculum and its delivery are designed to address current social issues pertinent to the design industry. This enables students to broaden their understanding of their place within the world.

Fundamental to the vision of the program is the balance of creative and conceptual thinking with the technical and business aspects of the profession. Courses follow a logical sequence with the degree of difficulty building vertically from first year to fourth year.

The various streams provide a range of design problems building in size and scope, from simple to complex in various design sectors. The curriculum builds on fundamental introductions that ensures a strong foundation for students to apply additional more complex learning and skills developed later in the program.

Studio projects are designed to mimic professional practice and require applied theory, creativity and strong technical knowledge. Curriculum is also connected horizontally across each semester to help support the learning in courses happening simultaneously. This demonstrates the inter-connected knowledge and skills required to practice in the industry.

The program provides many opportunities that expose students to practicing professionals and professional practice. Industry leaders and representatives from professional associations like ARIDO and IDC are invited into the classroom as jurors and guest speakers throughout the four years. The internship also provides professional design work experience for students before they enter their final year of study.

The curriculum is student-centric and designed to equip students with the skills that are required for entry-level design positions and advanced study. Manual skills such as drafting, drawing and model making are developed alongside digital skills using current software. Students are also well-versed in the applicable building codes and regulations required to practice in Ontario. Students are exposed to valuable research skills and encouraged to continue their learning past graduation.

Program goals

Sheridan's Honours Bachelor of Interior Design program aspires to:

• Develop confident, creative and critical thinkers that can solve a variety of problems thoughtfully, improving the quality of the built environment and protecting the health, safety and welfare of the public.
• Equip students with the tools to think independently and ethically to ensure technically, environmentally, and socially responsible decision-making.
• Deliver current and relevant curriculum that incorporates equity, diversity and inclusion. This encourages students to create spaces that foster inclusivity and look at design from various perspectives within diverse communities, involving numerous stakeholders.
• Inform students regarding the various facets of the profession, engaging them with designers and industry affiliates.
• Encourage continuous professional and personal growth, instilling a desire to contribute to the profession and society at large. The program encourages students to become active participants in the design community, become members of their local Association, write their NCIDQ exams, give back to the community and become progressive leaders in the profession.
• Prepare graduates for entry-level design positions, equipped with the required knowledge and skills for employment in the diverse design industry, ensuring they possess the body of knowledge necessary to respond to social and environmental issues, while designing interior spaces that are technically proficient, code-compliant, conceptually strong, sustainable and all-inclusive.
• Provide enhanced opportunities for students to pursue post-graduate studies, employment, research and/or further their academic studies and/or credentials.

Program mission

Our mission is to utilize harmonious, comprehensive and specialized training to empower our learners with the knowledge, skills and attitude required to demonstrate the Professional Competencies for Canadian Pharmacy Technicians at Entry to Practice.

Program vision

Our vision is to graduate highly-skilled life-long learners who uphold professional integrity and promote quality and safety in practice.

Critical performance statement

Upon graduation, students in Sheridan’s Pharmacy Technician diploma program will have demonstrated the ability to pursue the career of pharmacy technician and to practice safely in a community or hospital while adhering to the scope of practice for pharmacy technicians.

Field placements

Writer-in-Residence program

Each year, Sheridan’s Honours Bachelor of Creative Writing & Publishing (CW&P) program hosts a Writer-in-Residence. The 8-month residency is awarded to a writer who embodies the distinctiveness and dynamism of the & in our program name.

In addition to working on at least one specific writing project of their own during their tenure, the Writer-in-Residence is responsible for creative leadership, mentoring and public outreach in the area of creative writing and/or publishing.

How our Writer-in-Residence supports Sheridan students

Students in our CW&P program benefit from the work and mentorship of our Writer-in-Residence, who:

• shares their expertise and experience as a creative professional and working writer;
• performs public readings from their recently published work and/or current work-in-progress;
• organizes public lectures and/or workshops; and
• works with faculty to augment existing curriculum in the area of creative writing, publishing and/or creativity.

2024–25 Writer-in-Residence

Fiction writer, editor and poet Cassidy McFadzean is joining Sheridan as the 2024–25 CW&P Writer-in-Residence.

McFadzean was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, where she earned an MA from the University of Regina. She went on to earn an MFA in poetry from the University of Iowa, and an MFA in fiction from Brooklyn College, where she was co-Editor-in-Chief and Fiction Editor of The Brooklyn Review.

McFadzean is the author of three books of poetry: Crying Dress (House of Anansi, 2024), Drolleries (McClelland & Stewart, 2019), and Hacker Packer (M&S, 2015). Her poetry has appeared in magazines across Canada and the U.S., has been anthologized in The Best Canadian Poetry, In Fine Form 2, and The New Wascana Anthology. Her fiction has appeared in Joyland, EVENT, Maisonneuve, and The Best Canadian Stories, and is forthcoming in Hazlitt, The Walrus, and Invisible Publishing's collaborative anthology Dead Writers.

In welcoming her to the post, CW&P's Associate Dean Morgan Dennis highlights McFadzean’s expertise in both poetry and fiction, as well as her editorial work at The Brooklyn Review: “McFadzean is such a well-rounded talent, which is exactly what our students are looking for. Plus, her experience in the literary journal market will be of great value to our in-house magazine—The Ampersand Review of Writing & Publishing."

Free professional development opportunities

Are you a business lead who's looking to level up your company's culture of creativity and entrepreneurship?

Sheridan offers FREE, one-hour PD sessions on topics such as:

• Creative Strategies for an EDI-driven World
• The Science of Creativity and Innovation
• Intra- and Entrepreneurial Thinking, and
• Creative Team Leadership

These workshops will catalyze your climate of innovation and give your team an exclusive look into Sheridan's one-of-a-kind graduate certificate in Applied Creativity and Innovation.*

Register your team for a FREE online one-hour masterclass!

*Advance further with our Applied Creativity and Innovation graduate certificate

Our new graduate certificate in Applied Creativity and Innovation is a great professional development (PD) opportunity for many company teams. The program teaches complex problem-solving, creativity, innovation and negotiation skills — competencies that make companies more resilient and adaptable as they face the unique challenges presented by the future of work.

Why this program is a great choice for PD:

• Flexible hours — your employees can complete their graduate certificate online, at their own pace.
• Relevant coursework – they can choose electives that are most applicable to their position at your company.
• Award-winning faculty – they’ll learn from instructors who are on the cutting-edge of creativity and innovation research.
• Practicum project – they’ll work alongside our team of experts to resolve an issue that your business is facing today — whether it’s how to leverage artificial intelligence technology, advance your sustainability efforts, update your marketing strategies, address supply chain inefficiencies or another challenge.

Apprenticeship Exemption Test

The Apprenticeship Exemption Test (AET) provides a chance for students who are learning a skilled trade to bypass in-class studies.

In most cases, you need to score 70% or higher to pass the AET. If you score lower than 70%, you'll need to wait three months before you can try again (with some exceptions for certain exams).

Apprenticeship Exemption Tests are administered at the Hazel McCallion Campus in Mississauga, through Sheridan's Assessment Centre.

Learn more about the AET, including eligibility criteria, available tests and how to register.

Sheridan is a Ministry-approved Apprenticeship Exemption Test centre, authorized through the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training & Skills Development (MLITSD), for both apprentices and non-apprentices.