Computer Information Systems

Computer Information Systems diploma

This program combines studies from the computing, business, and communications fields, so students will acquire enough skills to obtain a first job and also a broad base from which to expand their training. The four-semester program provides theoretical groundwork and specific skill development courses, with major emphasis on practical, hands-on work.

Entrance requirements

• Entrance requirements for the CIS diploma are the same as those for the BCIS degree. Please see the BCIS section for complete details.
• Students who do not meet these requirements might consider Qualifying Studies.

When to apply

Applications are accepted for entrance to the Fall, Winter, and Summer semesters. For application deadlines, see Specific intake application process.

How to apply

1. Apply online at ufv.ca/admissions/admissions/apply.

Additional documents required for a complete application:

2. Upon admission to the program you will be provided with registration information. A deposit is required prior to registration (see the Fees and Other Costs section). The deposit will be applied to the tuition fees. Final payment of all course fees is due the end of the second week of classes.

3. In some cases where interim transcripts are submitted, an admission decision may be made conditional upon completion of academic requirements. Proof of completion of entrance requirements is due by the end of the first week in August.

Basis for admission decision

Applicants who meet the entrance requirements will be admitted in order of their application date. This date is set when an application, all required documentation, and the application fee have been submitted.

Program outline

The CIS diploma is available to students who have completed the first two years of the BCIS degree.

Students continuing in the degree program should note that some optional courses are prerequisites for some upper-level courses. Students should choose their optional second-year courses carefully, so that they obtain the prerequisites for the upper-level CIS/COMP courses they wish to take.

The following is an example of a typical schedule.

First year

Semester I

Semester II, for students entering in September 2015

Semester II, for students entering in September 2016

Second year

Semester III

Semester IV

Note 1: CIS students cannot obtain credit for both CIS 145 and CIS 146 towards their program.

Note 2: The current approved Arts elective options are available online at ufv.ca/cis/programs/approved-arts-electives.

Note 3: Students who have not completed Principles of Math 12 (or equivalent) must complete MATH 124 (Finite Math with Applications in the Information Sciences) to be used towards the prerequisite for MATH 125 and STAT 106 (formerly MATH 106) as part of the CIS program requirements. MATH 124 may be used as a lower-level elective in another discipline in the BCIS requirement.

Note 4: Those students who plan to complete the Systems and Networking concentration as part of BCIS degree requirements must take CIS 292.

Note 5: Business or Communications electives options: BUS 100, 120, 143, 144, 145, 160, 201, 203, 223; CMNS 212, 235, 275.

Undergraduate continuance

Students enrolled in undergraduate courses (courses numbered 100 or above) must maintain an undergraduate Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 2.00 to remain enrolled in Good Academic Standing at UFV. Students in Good Academic Standing will have no registration limits placed on them. Failure to meet the minimum CGPA requirement will result in restrictions on registration and may eventually lead to academic suspension from undergraduate studies at UFV. Students on Academic Warning or Academic Probation are limited to registering in 10 credits. For further details, see the Undergraduate Continuance section of the academic calendar. Academic standing is governed by UFV’s Undergraduate Continuance policy (92).

Course listings

For complete details on courses see the course descriptions section.