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Kwantlen Polytechnic University Calendar  2013-14  Faculty of Business  Computer Information Systems: Diploma

Computer Information Systems: Diploma

Description

This program provides graduates with diverse computing knowledge to meet the needs of organizations of all sizes. KPU students who complete the prescribed courses in the Computer Information Systems (CISY) Diploma program with a GPA of 2.7 or better will be eligible to enter the third year of the Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology Degree program. For more information see Information Technology: Bachelor of Technology.

Career Opportunities

A graduate of this program may find employment in the following areas:

Program Admission Requirements

New Admission Requirements for September 2013
Program admission requirements for this program have changed for the Fall 2013 intake.

In addition to KPU's General university admission requirements including the undergraduate-level English Proficiency Requirement, the following program admission requirements apply:

Note: A first year undergraduate-level English course is a graduation requirement, therefore students wishing to complete the program without having to undertake any preparatory courses must enter with English 12—B  (or equivalent)

It is expected that applicants to the program have aptitude for working with computers, understand general computing concepts, have basic computer skills and working knowledge of the Windows environment. It is recommended you make an appointment with an Academic Advisor to plan your course selections accordingly.

Program Requirements

This program is available to students as a full-time or part-time study schedule and requires the completion of 60 credits.

60 credits including:
 
Year 1 courses
  INFO 1111 Introduction to Computer Hardware and Software 3 credits
  INFO 1112 Principles of Program Structure and Design 3 credits
  INFO 1113 Systems Analysis and Design 3 credits
  CMNS 1140 Introduction to Professional Communication 3 credits
  PHIL 1150 Introduction to Formal Logic 3 credits
  INFO 1211 Operating Systems Principles and Applications 3 credits
  INFO 1212 Networking Technologies I 3 credits
  INFO 1213 Web Application Development 3 credits
  INFO 1214 Discrete Mathematics for Information Technology 3 credits
 
Year 2 courses
  ENGL 1100 Introduction to University Writing 3 credits
  INFO 2311 Networking Technologies II 3 credits
  INFO 2312 Database Management Systems 3 credits
  INFO 2313 Object-Oriented Programming 3 credits
  INFO 2411 Foundations of Computer Security 3 credits
  INFO 2412 Management of Information Systems 3 credits
  INFO 2413 System Development Project 3 credits
 
Courses taken during Year 1 and 2
  BUSI 1110 Fundamentals of Business in Canada 3 credits
  BUQU 1130 Business Mathematics 3 credits
  BUQU 1230 Business Statistics 3 credits
  CPSC 2302 Data Structures and Program Organization 3 credits

Not all courses are offered at all times or on all campuses. It is important to ensure work and personal schedules can accommodate the posted schedule times prior to committing to the program.

Co-operative Education

The Computer Information Systems diploma is offered with a Co-operative Education option. Co-operative Education gives a student the opportunity to apply the skills gained during academic study in paid, practical work experience semesters. Students can complete two work semesters while completing their diploma. Work terms generally occur full-time in separate 4 month work semesters but may also be available part-time over an 8 month continuous (parallel) placement. Work semesters alternate with academic study.

Students wishing to enter and participate in the Co-op Option must meet the following requirements:

Declaration/Entrance Requirements:

Program Continuance Requirements:

Continuation in the co-op option requires:

Work Term Requirements:

Participation and enrolment in a co-op work term requires:

Co-op Requirements

The Co-operative Education designation requires successful completion of the following courses:

Required:
  COOP 1101 Job Search Techniques 1 credit
And all of:
  COOP 1150* Co-op Work Semester 1 9 credits
  COOP 2150* Co-op Work Semester 2 9 credits

* Part-time (Parallel) work terms may be taken over two semesters as COOP 1150A/1150B or COOP 2150A/2150B respectively.

Additional requirements:

In addition to the requirements stated above, all Co-op students must satisfy the General Co-operative Education Requirements.

Other Information

Students enrolled in this program are expected to have their own laptop computers. Students should expect to invest a minimum of an additional 30 hours per week completing assignments and projects.

Credential Awarded

Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to receive a Diploma in Computer Information Systems.

Upon successful completion of this program with co-operative education, students are eligible to receive a Diploma in Computer Information Systems, Co-operative Education Option.

Last Updated: Sep 16, 2013

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