Program

Information and Communication Technology (Post-Degree Diploma)

Faculty
Commerce and Business Administration
Department
Computing Studies & Information Systems
Credits
30.00
Length of program
One year
Credential type
Post-Degree Diploma
Campus
New Westminster
Learning format
Full-time
Part-time
Admission type
Open Enrolment - Additional Admission Requirements
Offered
Fall
Winter
Summer

Overview

If you already have your bachelor’s degree and are looking to pick up the technical skills for a career in IT, this one-year Post-Degree Diploma in Information and Communication Technology is for you. You’ll be introduced to a number of concepts in IT, including agile project management, AI-augmented software development, full-stack development and more.

Learn and work with information technology tools

Learn the technical concepts needed for success in today’s fast-evolving tech landscape, and have the opportunity to further explore topics with five elective information technology courses. Gain a deep understanding of the modern technical environment including cloud infrastructure and advanced enterprise applications, graduating with job-ready skills. You’ll master industry-standard communication and development tools, building powerful applications using modern frameworks and languages such as JavaScript, React, Python, C#/.NET and mobile application development technologies.

Admissions Requirements

Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:

  • General College Admission Requirements
  • Applicants must have an undergraduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada or an equivalent credential from an approved institution of a different country. Any applicant who earned their credential in a language other than English must meet the Douglas College English language proficiency requirement.

Cost

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Program Requirements

Curriculum framework

Graduation Requirements

  • Successful completion of 30 credits
  • 70% (21 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College
  • Effective September 2024: Up to 50% (15 credits) of coursework used towards a previously received credential can be used to meet graduation requirements (see the Credentials Awarded Policy). Please contact the program coordinator for approval of substitutions.
  • A minimum program GPA of 2.00 is required
  • Time limit to complete program graduation requirements: four (4) years

 

Course Requirements:

Required courses

Course Number

Course Title

 Credits

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

TOTAL

 

  15.00

 

Select fifteen Upper Level credits from the following options:

BUSN 3600

Project Management Essentials

  3.00

CSIS

any CSIS 3000 to 4000 level courses, not in the required list above

 12.00-15.00

TOTAL

 

   15.00

 

 

 

Total Credits

 

   30.00

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.

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Tuition Deposit

When offered a full-time seat in this program a non-refundable, non-transferable $350 tuition deposit is required. 

Career Pathways

Career opportunities include:

  • Software Programmer
  • System Developer
  • Game/App Developer
  • Information Systems Analyst
  • IT Consultant
  • IT Operations Manager
  • IT Projects Associate
  • Computer Network Technician
  • Computer Support
  • Database Administrator