This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for 2000-2001 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the Calendar for updated information.
Offered at Richmond and Surrey
Intake: Full-time and Part-time
Graduation
Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded a Diploma of Computer Information Systems, or with a Computer Information Systems Co-op diploma, depending on their enrolment status.
This program has been accredited by the Canadian Information Processing Society's (CIPS) College Program Accreditation Council (CPAC). The CPAC works with academic institutions to ensure that educational programs prepare students for the demands of the Information Systems profession. Completion of accredited computer programs assist graduates in pursuing the Information Systems Professional of Canada (ISP) designation. More information about CIPS and the professional certification program can be obtained at www.cips.ca or (416) 861-2477.
Description
Options: Regular and Co-op Mode
There is no doubt that computers are becoming increasingly significant in both working and personal spheres of activity. With the impact of low-cost hardware, the business, education and entertainment markets have created new opportunities in the software development and information industry. Moreover, business, industry and government are becoming increasingly reliant on computers. With information now seen as a total corporate resource, the patterns of information needs by organizations are also changing. Well-trained persons are required to manage changes in this technological age.
The two-year program in Computer Information Systems prepares students for entry-level positions in the computing profession. Graduates will have broad computing knowledge to meet the needs of organizations of all sizes, which may use micro, mini, or main frame computers.
Students may graduate from either the regular Computer Information Systems mode or the optional Co-operative Education mode. Students applying for Co-op must complete all prescribed courses with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.33 (C+), with no grade below a `C' in all courses required to progress to subsequent semesters.
In order to receive a Co-operative Education designation, the following criteria must be met:
- successful completion of the three mandatory COOP courses
- satisfactory completion of two four-month work terms
Career Opportunities
- A graduate of this program will have learned to:
- Develop computer programs using structured techniques with C, C++, JAVA, Visual Basic, COBOL and other programming languages
- Analyse existing systems and design new systems to meet information needs
- Prepare program and system documentation
- Engage in direct sales and marketing of hardware, software, and computing services
- Operate computing equipment
- Select hardware and software to meet the needs of users
- Implement security measures in a data processing environment
- Develop microcomputer applications using
word-processing, spreadsheet and database packages- Administer enterprise networks
- Design and develop Web pages
Admission Requirements
All applicants to CISY Program must meet the following requirements:
- C+ or better in English 12 or an LPI score of 24 on the essay and 6 on English Usage or a recommendation for CMNS 1140 on the English Placement Test (EPT).
Entry - Secondary School Student:
Applicants who graduated from Secondary School within the last five years must have a High School Completion Diploma. These applicants must also meet the above mandatory requirements.
Entry - Mature Student:
Mature students who have not attended school full time for a minimum of two years may have gained related skills through employment and life experiences. They are exempted from High School Completion requirement. These applicants must meet the above mandatory requirements.
Content
Typical Course Sequencing
Semester 1 Fall
CMNS 1140 Business and Technical Communication - Theory and Application
ACCT 1293 Introductory Financial Accounting
CISY 1105 Microcomputer Hardware and Applications Development
CISY 1113 Principles of Program Structure and Design
CISY 1212 System Analysis and Design
Semester 2 Spring
BUSI 1215 Organizational Behaviour I
CISY 1211 COBOL Programming
CISY 1213 Operating System Principles & Applications
CISY 1215 Enterprise Networking
CISY 2311 C/C++ Programming
CISY 2312 System Development Methodologies
Semester 3 Summer
No CISY courses are offered
Semester 4 Fall
ECON 1101 Canadian Economic Issues
ACCT 2320 Introductory Management Accounting
CISY 2313 Data Communications
CISY 2314 Database Management System
CISY 2411 GUI and Object-Oriented Programming
CISY 2413 CASE and 4GL Implementation
Semester 5 Spring
CISY 2415 Computer Project
Semester 6 Summer
ACCT 1230 Business Statistics
CISY 2315 Data Structure
CISY 2412 Emerging Technologies
CISY 2414 Management of Information Systems
MRKT 1199 Introduction to Marketing
Semester 1 Fall
CMNS 1140 Business and Technical Communication - Theory and Application
ACCT 1293 Introductory Financial Accounting
CISY 1105 Microcomputer Hardware and Applications Development
CISY 1113 Principles of Program Structure and Design
CISY 1212 Systems Analysis and Design
COOP 1101 Communications and the Job Search
Semester 2 Spring
BUSI 1215 Organizational Behaviour I
CISY 1211 COBOL Programming
CISY 1213 Operating System Principles & Applications
CISY 1215 Enterprise Networking
CISY 2311 C/C++ Programming
CISY 2312 Systems Development Methodologies
Semester 3 Summer
COOP 1110 Co-op Work Semester 1
Semester 4 Fall
ECON 1101 Canadian Economic Issues
ACCT 2320 Introductory Management Accounting
CISY 2313 Data Communications
CISY 2314 Database Management System
CISY 2411 GUI and Object-Oriented Programming
CISY 2413 CASE and 4GL Implementation
COOP 1201 Communications and the Workplace
Semester 5 Spring
COOP 1210 Co-operative Work Placement II
Semester 6 Summer
ACCT 1230 Business Statistics
CISY 2315 Data Structure
CISY 2412 Emerging Technologies
CISY 2414 Management of Information Systems
MRKT 1199 Introduction to Marketing
COOP 2301 Communications and the Professional
Other Degree Opportunities
Kwantlen students who complete the Computer Information Systems Diploma program with a GPA of 2.7 or better will be eligible to enter 3rd year of the B. Tech. (I.T.) Degree program. For more information see Information Technology (INFO).
The CISY diploma program transfers as a block to the Open University toward the Bachelor of Business Administration Degree. For more information, see Degree Options - Bachelor of Business Administration.
Transfer credit to other post secondary educational institutes will be reviewed on an individual course basis.
More Information
For further information on Co-operative education, please contact the Co-operative Education Instructor.
Offered at Surrey - currently as a part-time program.
Graduation
Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded a Certificate in Computer Information Systems.
Description
The Computer Information Systems Certificate Program offers a unique practitioner-oriented approach to Computer Programming and Software Development. This program is designed for a broad range of students wishing to pursue career in Computer Programming and Software Development. Students will have the option of entering the diploma program in Computer Information Systems upon completion.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Computer Information Systems Certificate Program will have learned to:
· Analyse existing systems and design new systems to meet information needs of the organization
· Develop computer programs using Visual Basic, COBOL and C/C++ Programming Languages
· Develop microcomputer applications using word-processing, spreadsheet and database packages
· Select hardware and software to meet user needs
· Prepare program and system documentation
Admission Requirements
General Kwantlen admission requirements apply.
Content
To fulfill the requirements of the Computer Information Systems Certificate Program students must take all seven courses listed in Group A and any three courses from
Group B.Group A (Required Courses)
CISY 1105 Microcomputer Hardware and Applications Development
CISY 1113 Principles of Program Structure and Design
CISY 1211 COBOL Programming
CISY 1212 Systems Analysis and Design
CISY 1213 Operating Systems Principles & Applications
CISY 2311 C/C++ Programming
CISY 2313 Data Communications
Group B (Any Three Courses)
CMNS 1140 Business and Technical Communication - Theory and Application
MRKT 1199 Introduction to Marketing
ACCT 1230 Business Statistics
ACCT 1293 Introductory Financial Accounting
ACCT 2320 Introductory Management Accounting
BUSI 1215 Organizational Behaviour I
ECON 1101 Canadian Economic Issues
Advisory Committee - Information Technology
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