Computer Information Systems: Diploma

Description

This 60-credit diploma program provides graduates with diverse computing knowledge to meet the computer and information system needs of organizations of all sizes.   The program is designed to provide graduates with a solid foundation in computer systems and user support, network administration, systems design and foundational programming.

Admission Requirements

The Faculty's Admission Requirements, which consist of KPU's undergraduate English Proficiency Requirement, apply to this program.

Declaration Requirements

Students intending to graduate with this School of Business diploma must declare the credential. At the time of declaration, the student must satisfy all of the following requirements:

• In good academic standing with the University
• Completion of a minimum of 15 credits of undergraduate coursework.

Curricular Requirements

The diploma program requires a minimum of 60 credits of required courses. The diploma program with Co-operative Education requires an additional 19 credits of Co-op Education courses.

Note: BC Math 11 Foundations with a minimum grade of C+ (or an equivalent course) is a prerequisite for several INFO courses in Year 1. Consult an Academic Advisor to plan your course selections accordingly.

Year 1

One of:
	BUQU 1130	Business Mathematics	3 credits
	MATH 1140	Calculus I (Business Applications)	3 credits
One of:
	BUQU 1230	Business Statistics	3 credits
	MATH 1115	Statistics 1	3 credits
	MATH 2341	Introduction to Statistics for Business	4 credits
All of:
	INFO 1111	Introduction to Computer Hardware and Software	3 credits
	INFO 1112	Principles of Program Structure and Design I	3 credits
	INFO 1113	Systems Analysis and Design	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
	PHIL 1150	Introduction to Formal Logic	3 credits

Year 2

All of:
	BUSI 1110	Fundamentals of Business in Canada	3 credits
	CMNS 1140	Introduction to Professional Communication	3 credits
	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 2315	Data Structure	3 credits
	INFO 2411	Foundations of Computer Security	3 credits
	INFO 2413	System Development Project	3 credits
	INFO 2416	Server Operating Systems	3 credits

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 and Entrance Requirements:

• Declaration into the Diploma in Computer Information Systems program.
• Good Academic Standing
• Maximum of 30 credits completed

Work Term and Program Continuance Requirements:

Procedures for enrolment in Co-operative Education work terms are outlined in the COOP course descriptions. Conditions for continuance in the program are:

• Successful completion of COOP 1101 prior to completing 30 credits
• Minimum GPA of 2.5
• Instructor Permission

Co-op Course Requirements

The Co-operative Education designation requires successful completion of the following courses:
	COOP 1101	Job Search Techniques	1 credit
	COOP 1150	Co-op Work Semester 1	9 credits
	COOP 2150	Co-op Work Semester 2	9 credits
	Note: These COOP courses must be completed sequentially. COOP 1150, or 2150 may be taken part-time over two consecutive semesters as COOP 1150A/1150B, or COOP 2150A/2150B.

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.

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.