Program Details

Computer Information Systems School: Okanagan College Faculty: Computer Science Degree: Bachelor ; Co-op Field of Study: Computer and Information Sciences, General Description: 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 upon graduation. 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 allows students to concentrate on areas of computing (Software Design and Development, Computer Systems, or Database Systems) 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 Sun Microsystems, Oracle, IBM, Cisco or Microsoft. The program is available as a co-op program. Taking co-op work terms may lengthen the program by one year or more. Website: Computer Information Systems at Okanagan College Length: 4 Year(s) Admission Requirements Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*: 60 to 100 Prerequisites: These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. Grade 12 English Grade 12 Applied Mathematics or Grade 12 Principles of Mathematics Grade 12 Computer and Information Science A regular applicant will have BC senior secondary graduation or equivalent or will be currently completing Grade 12. A minimum grade of 60% in one of: English 12 or TPC 12 (Technical & Professional Communications 12) or an equivalent Provincial Level Adult Basic Education English course, or a minimum score of 24/40 (level 4) on the LPI (Language Proficiency Index ). Note: Communications 12 is not acceptable. A minimum grade of 67% in Principles of Mathematics 11 or equivalent Advanced Level Adult Basic Education mathematics, course or a minimum grade of 60% in either Principles of Mathematics 12 or Applications of Math 12 or an equivalent Provincial Level Adult Basic Education mathematics course, or a minimum grade of 60% in Okanagan College’s MATH 120, or a minimum grade of 64% on the Math 11 challenge exam administered by Okanagan College. A minimum grade of 70% in ICTS 11 (Computer Information Systems) or ICTP 11 (Computer Programming), or a minimum grade of 60% in ICTS 12 (Computer Information Systems) or ICTP 12 (Computer Programming), or a minimum grade of 73% in Information Technology 12, or a minimum grade of 64% in Okanagan College’s COSC 122, or a minimum grade of 79% in Computer Studies 11 or equivalent Advanced Level Adult Basic Education Computer Studies course, or a minimum grade of 72% in Computer Science 12 or equivalent level Provincial Level Adult Basic Education Computer Science or Provincial Level Adult Basic Education Computer Studies course, or a minimum grade of 60% in a computer competency exam administered by the Computer Science Department of Okanagan College. Attendance at a mandatory orientation. * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information. * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.