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Information Technology
Offered at Richmond and Surrey Campus
Start date: January, May and September
Full- and Part-time
Bachelor of Technology in
Information Technology (Btech)
Description
The Bachelor of Technology Degree in Information Technology (IT) provides students with a balanced advanced education in computer systems, database systems, software development, computer programming, data communications and networking, business and management, liberal education, communications and personal skills. The degree program is designed for:
Students who have completed first two years of Information Systems (CISY) Diploma program from Kwantlen
Graduates holding a Computer Information Systems (CISY) Diploma or equivalent from Kwantlen or other institutions
Computer professionals wishing to obtain advanced skills and formal qualifications
Degree and diploma holders from non computing disciplines wishing to make a career move in Information Technology discipline
The degree program comprises of two main components: technical component, and liberal education component. In the technical component, students study advanced information technology that integrates problem solving skills, technical skills and business knowledge. In the liberal education component, students take courses that are designed to equip them with the human perspectives, which are an essential element for success in today's multicultural milieu and globalize marketplace. The optional co-operative education internship component expands the skills of students in the areas of personal management, communications, and teamwork skills. To serve the needs of working professionals, courses are offered in the evenings and on weekends so that working professionals may complete the degree outside their working hours.
Options: Regular and Co-op Mode
Students may graduate from either the regular Bachelor of Technology degree 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 2.7.
In order to receive a Co-operative Education designation, the following criteria must be met:
satisfactory completion of one eight-month work term
The degree requires completion of at least 120 credit hours of post secondary courses.
Career Opportunities
A graduate of this program may find employments in following areas:
Software Analysis, Design and Development
Web Design, Development and Integration
Data Warehouse & Data Mining Design, Development and Administration
Distributed Systems Design and Development
Network & Telecommunication System Administration
Software Quality Assurance, Testing & Validation
Project Management
Human Computer Interface Design
Multimedia Development
Hardware/Software Technical Support
Admission Requirements
Students entering the third year of the degree must have a grade point average of 2.70 or better from the CISY diploma program, or equivalent qualification from other institutions. Students who do not have a two-year computing related diploma may meet the admission requirements if they have completed 60 university transferable credits from any recognized institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7, including the five required bridging courses or transferable equivalents with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7.
Note: As of September 2002, a first year English course (excluding ENGL 1099) is a requirement for graduation for all Kwantlen degrees. Students registering in the BBA program, after September 2002, must also complete this requirment.
Bridging Program Courses (or equivalents)
Students who do not have a two-year computing related diploma from a recognized post-secondary education are required to complete the five “bridging” courses. Students do not have to repeat any courses they have already taken, including equivalent courses from other institutions.
CISY 2315 Data Structure (or CPSC 2302: Data and Program Organization)
Note: Students who have graduated with diploma in Automatic/Robotics and Electronics Technology Program of Kwantlen University College are required to complete the following three “bridging” courses:
CISY 2315 Data Structure (or CPSC 2302: Data and Program Organization)
Content
This degree is a direct entry into third year (for qualifying students) and consists of four academic semesters integrated with an optional eight month Co-op Internship.
Courses may be taken in any order subject to meeting their prerequisites. Students may also spend longer than a year for each level if they prefer to study part-time.
Within the context of the liberal education outcomes, all degrees require at least 18 credits in liberal education:
three credits of first year English
six credits of liberal education courses including three credits of third and fourth year liberal education.
nine credits of liberal education from outside the core discipline(s) of the degree
Typical Course Sequencing - Regular Mode
Students must complete the following courses. The students of the degree program must complete all courses listed in Group A and five courses from Group B below:
Group A (Required Courses)
Year 3
INFO 3110 Professional Communications in Information Technology
One post-secondary English course (such as ENGL 1100 or 1110) is a graduation requirement for all Kwantlen University College degrees. If English was not taken previous to B.Tech entry, students must take ENGL 1100 or 1110 (or equivalents) in addition to the above courses. They would require 123 credits to graduate.
In addition to the Regular-mode as outlined above (Grp A and B including the English Requirement), Coop Students must also take the following COOP courses:
Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded a Bachelor of Technology Degree. Graduates may use the designation BTech. (I.T.) after their names.
Advisory Committee Information Technology
Mr. Timothy Bult:MacDonald Dettwiler
Ms. Hilda Foskett:Telus (BC)
Mr. Rick Fox:MacDonald Dettwiler
Mr. Neil King:Consultant
Mr. Art Kuiper (Chair):BC Hydro
Mr. Ray Wiens:Agresso
Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology Faculty
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