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Effective date of this calendar, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2002 to Aug. 31, 2003. Offered at Richmond and Surrey - Full-time Diploma Program and Surrey Campus - Part-time Certificate Program Start date: September only for Full-time or any Semester for Part-time CertificateDescriptionThe Computer Information Systems Certificate Program offers a unique practitioner-oriented approach to Computer Programming and Software Development. Students will have the option of entering the diploma program in Computer Information Systems upon completion. Career OpportunitiesGraduates of the Computer Information Systems Certificate Program may find employments in following areas:
Admission RequirementsGeneral Kwantlen admission requirements apply. ContentTo fulfill the requirements of the Computer Information Systems Certificate Program students must complete 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 1218 Internet Application Development 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 2293 Introductory Financial Accounting ACCT 3320 Introductory Management Accounting BUSI 1215 Organizational Behaviour I ECON 1101 Canadian Economic Issues GraduationUpon successful completion of this program, students are awarded a Certificate in Computer Information Systems. DiplomaDescriptionOptions: Regular and Co-op ModeThe Computer Information Systems diploma is a full-time, two-year intensive program preparing students for entry-level positions in the computing profession. It is a generalist program providing graduates with diverse computing knowledge to meet the needs of organizations of all sizes. 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 required courses to progress to subsequent semesters. In order to receive a Co-operative Education designation, the following additional criteria must be met:
Career OpportunitiesA graduate of this program may find employments in following areas:
Work LoadApproximately 22 hours per week are spent in classroom and laboratories. Students should expect to invest a minimum of additional 30 hours for assignments and project works. Students are encouraged to fully investigate workload issues before attempting to maintain any level of part-time employment outside of their studies. Admission RequirementsApplicants currently enrolled in high school must submit an interim transcript at the time of application, indicating that the program prerequisites will be completed by the end of June. All other applicants to CISY Program must submit proof of having met the following requirements at the time of application:
Note: 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 Windows environment. ContentTypical Course Sequencing - Regular ModeStudents must complete all courses listed in Group A and any three courses form Group B. The courses in Group B can be selected by students to meet specific student needs and interests. BUSI 1215 (Organizational Behaviour I) is highly recommended as one of the selected courses. Group A (Required Courses)Semester 1 - fallENGL 1100 Writing, Reading and Thinking: an Introduction PHIL 1150 Basic Logic CISY 1105 Microcomputer Hardware and Applications Development CISY 1113 Principles of Program Structure and Design CISY 1212 System Analysis and Design Semester 2 - springCISY 1220 Foundations in Applied Computing CISY 1218 Internet Application Development CISY 1213 Operating System Principles & Applications CISY 1215 Enterprise Networking CISY 2311 C/C++ Programming CISY 2312 System Development Methodologies Semester 3 - summerSemester 4 - fallCMNS 1140 Business and Technical Communication - Theory and Application CISY 2313 Data Communications CISY 2314 Database Management System CISY 2411 GUI and Object-Oriented Programming CISY 2413 CASE and 4GL Implementation Semester 5- springCISY 2415 Computer Project Semester 6 - summerCISY 2315 Data Structure CISY 2412 Emerging Technologies CISY 2414 Management of Information Systems Group B (Any three Courses) - can be taken any semesterBUSI 1215 Organizational Behaviour I ECON 1101 Canadian Economic Issues MRKT 1199 Introduction to Marketing ACCT 1230 Business Statistics ACCT 2293 Introductory Financial Accounting ACCT 3320 Introductory Management Accounting (Prerequisite: ACCT 1210 or ACCT 1293) Typical Course Sequencing - Co-operative Education ModeStudents must complete all courses listed in Group A and any three courses from Group B. The courses in Group B can be selected by students to meet specific student needs and interests. BUSI 1215 (Organizational Behaviour I) is highly recommended as one of the selected courses. Group A (Required Courses)Semester 1 - fallENGL 1100 Writing, Reading and Thinking: an Introduction PHIL 1150 Basic Logic CISY 1105 Microcomputer Hardware and Applications Development CISY 1113 Principles of Program Structure and Design CISY 1212 Systems Analysis and Design COOP 1101 Job Search Techniques Semester 2 - springCISY 1220 Foundations in Applied Computing CISY 1218 Internet Application Development CISY 1213 Operating System Principles & Applications CISY 1215 Enterprise Networking CISY 2311 C/C++ Programming CISY 2312 Systems Development Methodologies Semester 3 - summerCOOP 1110 Co-op Work Semester 1 Semester 4 - fallCMNS 1140 Business and Technical Communication - Theory and Application CISY 2313 Data Communications CISY 2314 Database Management System CISY 2411 GUI and Object-Oriented Programming CISY 2413 CASE and 4GL Implementation COOP 2101 Communications and the Workplace Semester 5 - springCOOP 2110 Co-operative Work Placement II Semester 6 - summerCISY 2315 Data Structure CISY 2412 Emerging Technologies CISY 2414 Management of Information Systems COOP 2301 Communications and the Professional Group B (Any three Courses) - can be taken any semesterBUSI 1215 Organizational Behaviour ECON 1101 Canadian Economic Issues MRKT 1199 Introduction to Marketing ACCT 1230 Business Statistics ACCT 2293 Introductory Financial Accounting ACCT 3320 Introductory Management Accounting (Prerequisite: ACCT 1210 or ACCT 1293) GraduationUpon successful completion of this program, students are awarded a Diploma of Computer Information Systems, or 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. Bachelor of Technology (IT)Kwantlen students who complete the prescribed courses in the Computer Information Systems Diploma program with a GPA of 2.7 or better will be eligible to enter the 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 InformationFor further information on Co-operative education, please contact the Co-operative Education Instructor at 604.599.2670. Advisory Committee - Information Technology
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