*Previously called “Interactive Technologies and Game Design Diploma”
The Diploma in Interactive and Digital Technologies prepares graduates to work in the growing information technology industry that combines internet, multimedia, networking, and software technologies, management and marketing skills.
The information on this program page is a summary of the official Program Information and Completion Guide approved by NLC’s Education Council, effective September 2026. (Current PDF of the current Program Completion Guide).
Career Prospects
Employment opportunities include:
- Animation in entertainment industry
- Application design
- Game design
- Information technology technician in industry and service companies
Details
Intakes
| Location | Starting | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fort St John | Fall | Full-Time, Part-Time |
| Winter | Full-Time, Part-Time | |
| Spring | Full-Time, Part-Time |
Some courses available on other NLC campuses
Length
(945 hours), minimum.
For students that start in either Fall or Spring on an odd year (e.g. 2023) it is a two year program taken over four semesters with minimum of 15 credits per semester. Students may be able to start part-time at any time, but as the program follows a 2 year cycle some courses are only offered every two years and it will take longer to complete the program.
If a student starts the program in the Winter semester of an even year (e.g. 2024) it will take longer to complete the program, as some courses have pre-requisites and/or are only offered every 2 years.
Students in this program select course loads and course schedules that fit their needs and course availability. Registration is completed semester-by-semester.
Students are required to complete this program within a four year period from the start date due to the technical and changing nature of many of the program courses.
Estimated Program Fees
Program fee type: Academic
Costs indicated are estimates for a full-time course load.
Book, instruments, supplies, uniforms/clothing and third-party fees are additional.
Domestic Fees
| Tuition | Student Fees | Instruction-related Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $ 3,726.30 | $ 154.18 | $ 114.86 | $ 3,995.34 |
| Year 2 (estimated) | $ 3,800.83 | $ 157.26 | $ 117.16 | $ 4,075.25 |
International Fees
| Tuition | Student Fees | Instruction-related Fees | International Medical Insurance | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $ 12,915.00 | $ 162.42 | $ 123.10 | $ 289.80* | $ 13,490.32 |
| Year 2 (estimated) | $ 13,560.75 | $ 170.54 | $ 129.26 | $ 13,860.55 |
*Per four months
Still have questions?
Contact:
- info@nlc.bc.ca if you are in Canada
- info@international.nlc.bc.ca if you are outside of Canada
- academic-chair@nlc.bc.ca if you are currently an NLC student
Admission Requirements
A. Domestic students and students from countries that practice Standard Written English (see Appendix A) must have official transcripts demonstrating that they have met the English Requirements: One of the following with a “C” grade or higher: English 12 or English Literature 12 or English First Peoples 12, ENGL 050, or ENGL 099. Alternatively, any university-level English course with a “C” grade or higher. Students who do not meet one of the above English requirements must complete the NLC Writing Assessment for appropriate course placement.
B. International students who do not meet the requirement A. above, and domestic students who received their secondary education in French or another language, must show that they have met the NLC English requirement: see Appendix A (General Academic English Language Proficiency Requirements)
C. Math Requirement: One of the following with a ‘C’ grade (60%) or higher: Pre-calculus 11, Principles of Mathematics 11, Foundations of Math 11, MATH 040, or equivalent. Alternatively, readiness for MATH 050 as determined by the CCP Math appraisal.
*Note that some course options have specific prerequisites. Meeting the program entrance requirements does not ensure course prerequisites have been met for all available courses met for all available courses.
Important Notes
- The program is eligible for Canada Student Loans. Visit Student Aid BC to apply for financial assistance online. Note that dual credit students and International students are not eligible for Student Aid.
- Requirement for program: Laptop computer with Intel Core i9 processor and 32 GB of RAM and a 2 TB hard drive, or equivalent or better. Operating System Requirements: Windows 11 Education or Pro. Note: Windows 11 Home and unlicensed/pirated versions are not compatible with the software used in these programs.
- Course transfer agreements allow students to receive course-by-course transfer to other colleges, universities, and institutes in BC, as indicated in the BC Transfer Guide.
Program Requirements
| Residency Requirement | 50% of all coursework must be completed at Northern Lights College Note that a minimum 60% or ‘C’ grade (60%) is required for courses to be considered for transfer into this program. The age of the course will also be considered in course transfer. |
|---|---|
| Minimum Grade Requirements | 2.00 program Grade Point Average (GPA); D grade (50%) minimum in all courses |
*Please note the following semester break down is based on a student beginning their program in the Fall semester. Students starting in other semesters should consult with the course catalogue in Borealis and with a Program Advisor when selecting courses.
Semester One
All of:
- ENGL 110 – Introduction to Workplace Communications (3.0 credits)
- ITEC 112 – Foundations of Web Development (3.0 credits)
- ITEC 150 – Small Computer Systems: Organization And Architecture (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 104 – Principles of Management (3.0 credits)
- One Open Elective (see below) Minimum credits: 3.0
Semester Two
All of:
- ENGL 230 – Technical Writing (3.0 credits)
- ITEC 210 – Database Design (3.0 credits)
- ITEC 220 – Object Oriented Programming with Java (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 107 – Fundamentals of Marketing (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 217 – Business Systems Analysis and Design (3.0 credits)
Semester Three
- ITEC 225 – Android Mobile Application Development (3.0 credits)
- ITEC 235 – Computer Graphics and Animation for the Web (3.0 credits)
- ITEC 245 – iOS App Development (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 450 – Principles of Project Management (3.0 credits)
- One Open Elective (see below) Minimum credits: 3.0
Semester Four
All of:
- ITEC 255 – Human Computer Interaction (3.0 credits)
- ITEC 290 – Project Based Field Experience (3.0 credits)
- *ITEC 320 – Virtual Software Systems (3.0 credits)
- One Open Elective (see below) Minimum credits: 3.0
- One Open Elective (see below) Minimum credits: 3.0
Interactive Technologies Suggested Electives
Students can use elective choice to add employable skills or specializations as follows, or for optimizing course transfer to programs at degree granting institutions
Systems Administration
Choose from:
Entrepreneurship
Choose from:
- MGMT 210 – Advertising and Promotion (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 219 – Entrepreneurship: Start Up (3.0 credits)
Additional suggested electives
Choose from:
- COMM 301 – Organizational Communications (3.0 Credits)
- FILM 100 – Introduction to Film (3.0 credits)
- MATH 115 – Introductory Discrete Mathematics I (3.0 credits)
- PHIL 110 – Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking (3.0 credits)(
- PSYC 224 – Organizational Behavior (3.0 credits)
*ITEC 240, ITEC 250 and ITEC 320 will not be offered for 2025 – please contact program advising (advising@nlc.bc.ca) regarding alternate courses (ITEC 241, ITEC 251 and ITEC 243)
Credential
Diploma in Interactive and Digital Technologies