Program

Computing Studies and Information Systems (Diploma)

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE

Winter 2023: Currently accepting applications

Summer 2023: Currently accepting applications

Fall 2023: Applications open Oct. 3, 2022

Faculty

Commerce & Business Administration

Department

Computing Studies & Information Systems

Credits

60.00

Length of Program

Two years

Credential Type

Diploma

Campus

New Westminster

Learning Format

Full-time

Part-time

Admission Type

Open Enrolment - Additional Admission Requirements

Offered

Fall

Summer

Winter

Overview

Get ready for a career in the booming IT sector. The Computing Studies and Information Systems (CSIS) program offers courses in system and networking concepts, programming languages and business courses, giving you a well-rounded set of skills that can apply to a variety of careers.

Work while you learn

Put your skills to work by joining the optional Co-operative Education Program, which alternates semesters of study with paid, full-time work in your field. You’ll earn money while gaining experience, building your resume and getting an employer reference, all before you graduate. To participate in Co-op you need to plan two semesters in advance, so we strongly recommend contacting the Co-op Office at the start of your program.

Prepare for university studies

If you want to pursue a degree, our academic advisors can help you choose the correct combination of courses that will transfer into programs offered by other post-secondary institutions.

Admissions Requirements

Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:

General College Admission Requirements
Pre-calculus 11 (C or Better) or Foundations of Math 11 (C or better) or equivalent

Note:

In order to register for MATH 1160 you must provide proof of one of the listed grade 11 Math courses with a grade of "B" or better or equivalent.
In order to register for MATH 1130 or BUSN 2429, you must provide proof of Pre-Calculus 12 or Foundations of Math 12 with a “C” or better or equivalent.

Cost

You can get an average cost for your program - tuition and student fees, books, uniforms, lab fees etc - on the Program Cost page.

Only programs approved for student loan funding are listed on the Program Cost page. For all other programs, refer to the Tuition Fee page.

Program Requirements

Curriculum Framework

Graduation Requirements:

Successful completion of 60 credits
70% (42 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College
A minimum of 2.00 program GPA is required

Additional Graduation Requirements with the Co-Operative Education Option:

Successful completion of 9 additional credits through Co-Operative Education I (COOP 1100)
Students completing the Co-Operative Education option will graduate with 69 credits

Course Requirements:

Course Number	Course Title	Credits

*Select one course from the following two options:*
ACCT 1110	Principles of Accounting I	3.00
ACCT 1235	Principles of Introductory Financial Accounting I & II	3.00

*Select two courses from the following options:*
BUSN 1210	Management Essentials	3.00
ECON 1101	The Canadian Economy	3.00
ECON 1150	Principles of Microeconomics	3.00
ECON 1250	Principles of Macroeconomics	3.00

*Required Courses:*

CMNS 1115	Business Communication	3.00
MARK 1120	Introductory Marketing	3.00
CSIS 1175	Introduction to Programming I	3.00
CSIS 1280	Multimedia Web Development	3.00
CSIS 2175	Advanced Integrated Software Development	3.00
CSIS 2200	Systems Analysis & Design	3.00
CSIS 2260	Operating Systems	3.00
CSIS 2270	Virtualization and Computer Networking	3.00
CSIS 2300	Database I	3.00
CSIS 3175	Introduction to Mobile Application Development	3.00
CSIS 3290	Fundamentals of Machine Learning in Data Science	3.00
CSIS 3380	Advanced Web Programming with Javascript & AJAX	3.00
CSIS 3560	Scripting for CyberSecurity	3.00

*Select four CSIS 3000 to 4000 level courses, not in the required list above*		*12.00*
		60.00

Course Requirements:

COOP 1100¹	Co-Operative Education I	9.00
Total Credits with Co-Operative Education Option		69.00

¹The Co-Op work term is a minimum of 420 hours of work and must be taken through Douglas College's Co-Op program. The timing of the work term is restricted to the following:

Can be undertaken only after completion of a minimum of two semesters, 18 credits
Cannot be taken in the last semester of the program

Program Guidelines

Program Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this program and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the program, consider the previous version as the applicable version.

September 2022 (Current)