Concentrate on areas of computing such as software design and development, database systems and general studies, while developing a broad knowledge of computing so you can function in a variety of roles in the field of Information Technology.
The Bachelor of Computer Information Systems degree is a four-year program which includes a broad selection of computing, mathematics, business, and communications courses so graduates can function successfully in a variety of roles in the Information Technology field.
The courses are grouped into required courses (which all students take), courses from one or more options (an option is a collection of courses dealing with a specific area of computing), and elective courses. This structure allows students to concentrate on areas of computing (Software Design and Development, Database Systems and General Studies) which interest them, while ensuring all graduates have a broad knowledge of computing. With further independent study, graduates may earn industrial certification from companies such as Oracle, IBM, Cisco or Microsoft.
The BCIS degree is available as a co-op program. Taking co-op work terms may lengthen the program by one year or more.
Students who have completed Okanagan College's Computer Information Systems diploma or the Network and Telecommunications Engineering Technology diploma, or a similar program of studies may enter at year three. Other students enter at year one.
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January 2025
Okanagan College
Kelowna Campus,
1000 KLO Road,
KELOWNA,
British Columbia (BC),
V1Y 4X8, Canada
Applicants must have B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent, or 19 years of age and out of secondary school for one year as of the first day of classes, English 12 with 60% or alternatives.
English requirements
Canadian secondary school English 12: 60% or 70%
IELTS Academic: 6.0 or 6.5
TOEFL: 79 on IBT
Duolingo: 105 or 110
Okanagan College English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Level 3
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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