Our
program is designed to provide a mixture of theory and hands-on applied
knowledge in our modern well-equipped labs. The Computer Information Systems
program offered at UFV provides depth in both software development and systems
and networking areas.
Graduates from the certificate are knowledgeable and experienced with smaller
single-user systems, and graduates from the diploma are capable of working with
both single and networked systems. Diploma graduates are also capable of
supporting and maintaining systems through the regular and changing
requirements placed by ongoing business demands.
The final years of the degree program are built to provide graduates with
additional technical knowledge and skills as well as more educational breadth
and a better business background. This will also prepare graduates to move into
managerial positions in information technology.
Students are also able to specialize in their third and fourth year into one of
three concentrations:
Software Development,
Systems and
Networking, or
Security
Duration A collection
of 38-39 courses totalling approximately 121-125 credits; with full
time study this could be completed in 4 years.
What can I
do with it?
Careers
for information technology professionals fall into several categories,
including but not limited to:
Software development
Systems analysis and design
User interface design and human factors
Web and database design and programming
Project Management
Computer security
Network design and administration
End user support
Management of technology
Our programs and courses
provide the choices for students to design their degree for entry into any of
these areas. UFV CIS grads have gone on to a wide variety of jobs. Just check
out our Success
Stories.
The
Co-operative Education option offers students in the Computer Information
Systems program the opportunity to obtain paid, career-related work experience
in their field of study during their education at UFV. Both the diploma and
degree are available with a Co-op option. After completing their first year of
study, Co-op students alternate between semesters of full-time study and
full-time paid employment. See the Co-operative Education website for
details.
Program
Outline An example of a typical program
outline can be found in the UFV CalendarUFV
Calendar.
There
are hundreds of scholarships and bursaries available to UCFV students and
prospective students. Check out what’s available through Financial
Aid - it’s worth it to
apply. You should also check out our information on securing a student loan or
accessing funds from other sources.
