Computer Information Systems

Admission to UFV's CIS program is on a competitive basis. Meeting the minimal requirements may not guarantee your admission. Specific requirements for the program are published on the UFV website at www.ufv.ca/cis.

Students in all programs must have completed Grade 12 or equivalent. Those 19 or older and without Grade 12 may be considered if their work experience indicates a reasonable chance of success.

Check out the UFV online calendar at www.ufv.ca/calendar and download an application form. Read the Computer Information Systems section of the calendar carefully. You can submit your application, along with the required documents and application fee, to the Admissions and Registration office at any campus or centre or via the internet at www.pas.bc.ca

There is a January, May, and September intake and applications for the following year are accepted from October 1 onwards. Applications for September should be received by January 31 of the same year. Applications received after this deadline will be considered if there is still space available in the program.

Again, your career prospects depend on what exactly you choose to study. UFV's CIS certificate grads are fully prepared for jobs that require some basic systems and networking expertise or expertise in specific computer applications, such as inventory control or accounting.

Your career would be expected to develop along with the data processing needs of your employer, or you can climb the career ladder by choosing from the many openings in the IT field now.

Our diploma graduates will be prepared for entry-level programming, analyst, or systems and networking jobs, or even
positions with small businesses with computerized systems where they might be required to perform a variety of tasks.

As a BCIS degree grad you will have up-to-date skills ready for the
information technology industry, including optional concentrations
in software development, computer security and systems, and networking.

All information technology professionals, regardless of whether they have a certificate, diploma or degree, must have up-to-date knowledge and experience with modern computing techniques and tools, a willingness to keep up with the rapidly changing field, and the ability to work well both in a team and individual setting.

An ability to understand and support the applications and their users is also important. These jobs generally require high analytic, problem-solving, computing, and technical skills.

Both the diploma and the degree can be obtained with a co-operative education option. By completing the co-operative education option, you can combine your studies with three paid work terms that provide valuable on the job experience. The diploma with co-op takes 28 months to complete. Degree students can also pursue the co-op option by completing additional paid work terms.

It's best to check out the Fees and Other Costs section of our online calendar for current costs. Books and additional supplies normally cost $75 to $150 per course. You may have to plan for some additional recommended and mandatory costs in Computer Information Systems courses that may include training manuals, software, and hardware costs. These expenses will vary from year to year. You should budget $500-$1,000 for such costs over the four years of your degree program. Credits and fees also apply to the co-op work terms.

You should also visit UFV's Financial Aid and Awards office for information about the $12 million in federal and provincial student loans, grants, bursaries, scholarships awarded to UFV students annually. A helpful budget planning worksheet is available online at www.ufv.ca/fineaid/budget

The University of the Fraser Valley is a fully accredited, public university that enrolls over 11,000 students per year, and lies nestled in the beautiful Fraser Valley just east of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The University has campuses in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, and Mission, with regional centres in Hope and Agassiz, and a growing presence in Chandigarh, India. In Fall 2007, UFV began development of a beautiful new 80-acre campus in the Canada Education Park along the historic Vedder River in Chilliwack.

The University of the Fraser Valley is a teaching university with a focus on excellence which offers 13 bachelor’s degrees, one applied master’s degree, and more than 80 certificate and diploma programs in applied and academic areas, including trades. The University believes that anyone who wants to go to university should be given a fair chance, so the admission policies are flexible, and UFV provides university prep courses and high school completion for those who aren't quite ready. Students can learn in a variety of ways: full-time, part-time, in-class, online, as part of a structured program or one tailored completely to their interests.

UFV is committed to providing exceptional post-secondary instruction and a nurturing learning environment for the students of the Fraser Valley and beyond. The University of the Fraser Valley is large enough to offer variety yet small enough to offer the personal attention that these students need to thrive. The small class sizes and focus on teaching allow them get to know their instructors and learn in a hands-on environment. The emphasis on applied research offers many opportunities for student researchers.

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