program 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
CSIS also offers an optional co-operative education component where you can take the skills you've learned in the classroom and apply them in an actual workplace. And, you get paid to do it! Co-op students typically earn around $5800-$9000 a semester, in addition to gaining invaluable experience for your resume.
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.
Job forecast
By 2019, it is expected that there will be 182,000 information and communications technology jobs available in Canada, with over 15,500 of those positions in Vancouver (source: Information and Communications Technology Council,
Labour Market Outlook 2015-2019).
Don't miss out - apply for the Douglas College CSIS program today, or attend a free information session.
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
Course Requirements:
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
|
Select one course from the following two options:
|
|
CSIS 1175
|
Introduction to Programming I
|
3.00
|
|
CMPT 1110
|
C++ Programming
|
3.00
|
|
Select one course from the following two options:
|
|
CSIS 1275
|
Introduction to Programming II
|
|
|
CSIS 2175
|
Adv Integrated Software Dev
|
|
|
Select one course from the following two options:
|
|
ACCT 1110
|
Principles of Accounting I
|
3.00
|
|
ACCT 1235
|
Principles of Accounting I & II
|
3.00
|
|
Select two courses from the following five 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
|
|
MARK 1120
|
Introductory Marketing
|
3.00
|
|
Select one course from the following four options:
|
|
FINC 1231
|
Commercial and Financial Mathematics
|
3.00
|
|
MATH 1130
|
Discrete Mathematics
|
3.00
|
|
MATH 1160
|
Introduction to Statistics
|
3.00
|
|
BUSN 2429
|
Business Statistics
|
3.00
|
|
Select one course from the following four options:
|
|
CSIS 3540
|
Client Server Systems
|
3.00
|
|
CSIS 3375
|
UX Design in Mobile Applications
|
3.00
|
|
CSIS 4050
|
Advanced OO Prog for Bus App
|
3.00
|
|
CSIS 4175
|
Mobile Application Development II
|
3.00
|
|
Required Courses:
|
|
CMNS 1115
|
Practical Writing
|
3.00
|
|
CSIS 1280
|
Multimedia Web Development
|
3.00
|
|
CSIS 2200
|
System Analysis and Design
|
3.00
|
|
CSIS 2300
|
Database I
|
3.00
|
|
CSIS 3155
|
Computer Network Security
|
3.00
|
|
CSIS 3275
|
Software Engineering
|
3.00
|
|
CSIS 3280
|
Web Based Scripting
|
3.00
|
|
CSIS 3475
|
Data Structures and Algorithms
|
3.00
|
|
CSIS 2260
|
Operating Systems
|
3.00
|
|
CSIS 2270
|
Virtualization and Computer Networking
|
3.00
|
|
CSIS 3175*
|
Mobile Application Development
|
3.00
|
|
CSIS 3300
|
Database II
|
3.00
|
|
CSIS 3380
|
Advanced Web Programming with JavaScript and AJAX
|
3.00
|
|
Total Credits
|
|
60.00
|
*Please note the prerequisite for CSIS 3175 is CSIS 1275.
career transfer pathways
High demand occupations in the information and communications technology sector include:
- information systems analysts and consultants
- computer and network operators and web technicians
- computer programmers and interactive media developers
- software engineers
- graphic designers and illustrators
- computer and information systems managers
- database analysts and data administrators
admission requirements
Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:
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 or Principles of Math 12 with a “C” or better or equivalent.
application deadlines
Full Time
- Winter Deadline: Nov 01
- Fall Deadline: Jun 01
Part Time
- Winter Deadline: Nov 01
- Summer Deadline: Mar 01
- Fall Deadline: Jun 01
program cost
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Only programs approved for student loan funding are listed on the Program Cost page. For all other programs, refer to the Tuition Fee page.
curriculum 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.
tuition deposit
When offered a full-time seat in this program a non-refundable, non-transferable $350 tuition deposit is required.