Please note that this program is currently not accepting any new applications for admission. Interested students should apply to the 2-year Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Computer and Information Systems.
Passionate about new technology and looking for a job-ready credential to boost your appeal to employers? The Post-Degree Diploma in Emerging Technology will get you started on your path to a career in the IT world.
Build on your background in computer science with courses that give you applied, hands-on learning with the latest technologies. In this intensive, one-year program, you’ll gain the specialized technical skills in networking, mobile application development and cloud infrastructure you need to jump-start your career as a computer programmer, web designer and developer, user support technician, mobile software developer, interactive media developer and more.
Excellent job prospects
The IT industry is rapidly expanding, with about 7,000 technology companies in British Columbia and 182,000 job openings expected in Canada by 2019.
Graduation Requirements:
Course Requirements:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
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Operating Systems |
3.00 |
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Virtualization and Computer Networking |
3.00 |
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Software Engineering |
3.00 |
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Data Structures and Algorithms |
3.00 |
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Select six courses from the following seven options: |
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Computer Network Security |
3.00 |
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Advanced Networking |
3.00 |
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UX Design |
3.00 |
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Digital Forensics |
3.00 |
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| Mobile Application Development II | 3.00 | |
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Cloud Infrastructure |
3.00 |
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Special Topics in Web/Mobile Application Development |
3.00 |
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Total Credits |
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30.00 |
Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:
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