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.
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.
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.
In 2021, it is expected that there will be over 10,000 tech companies and over 47,000 information and communications technology jobs available in BC.
Don't miss out - apply for the Douglas College CSIS program today, or attend a free information session.
Graduation Requirements:
Course Requirements:
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Introduction to Programming I |
3.00 |
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C++ Programming |
3.00 |
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Select one course from the following two options: |
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Introduction to Programming II |
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Adv Integrated Software Dev |
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Select one course from the following two options: |
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Principles of Accounting I |
3.00 |
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Principles of Accounting I & II |
3.00 |
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Select two courses from the following five options: |
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Management Essentials |
3.00 |
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The Canadian Economy |
3.00 |
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Principles of Microeconomics |
3.00 |
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Principles of Macroeconomics |
3.00 |
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Introductory Marketing |
3.00 |
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Select one course from the following four options: |
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Commercial and Financial Mathematics |
3.00 |
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Discrete Mathematics |
3.00 |
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Introduction to Statistics |
3.00 |
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Business Statistics |
3.00 |
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Select one course from the following four options: |
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Client Server Systems |
3.00 |
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UX Design in Mobile Applications |
3.00 |
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Advanced OO Prog for Bus App |
3.00 |
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Mobile Application Development II |
3.00 |
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Required Courses: |
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Practical Writing |
3.00 |
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Multimedia Web Development |
3.00 |
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System Analysis and Design |
3.00 |
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Database I |
3.00 |
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Computer Network Security |
3.00 |
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Software Engineering |
3.00 |
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Web Based Scripting |
3.00 |
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Data Structures and Algorithms |
3.00 |
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Operating Systems |
3.00 |
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Virtualization and Computer Networking |
3.00 |
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Mobile Application Development |
3.00 |
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Database II |
3.00 |
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Advanced Web Programming with JavaScript and AJAX |
3.00 |
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Total Credits |
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60.00 |
Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:
Note:
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.
High demand occupations in the information and communications technology sector include:
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.
