Bachelor of Computer Information Systems in Canada at UFV Canada

Program Overview for Bachelor of Computer Information Systems in Canada:

Earn a bachelor's degree in computer information systems from UFV and gain the analytical, problem-solving, and technical skills needed to become an information technology industry manager. 

According to the recent BC Stats report, the median weekly income of technical staff in British Columbia is 85% higher than that of non-technical staff, making IT an attractive career choice. To prepare you for career opportunities in the IT field, the Bachelor of Computer Information Systems includes a combination of theoretical and practical knowledge applied in UFV's fully equipped laboratory. 

In your freshman and sophomore years, you complete the basic courses to provide you with a broad knowledge and experience foundation to support and maintain personal and network systems. In the third and fourth years, you will gain more technical knowledge and skills, a wider education breadth, and better business training, ready to enter a management position in the information technology field. You may also choose to specialize in one of the following three specialties to hone your skills: 

• Software Development
• System and Network
• Security

Career Expectations:

In recent years, rapid changes and the increasing use of outsourcing have made the IT workplace very unstable. The School of Computing holds two meetings a year with an external advisory committee to track and predict changes and make plans relevant to current and future organizational needs. Our diversified committees are comprised of members from industry and the public sector, whose knowledge and experience are relevant, timely, and critical to our decision-making process. 

Information technology professional occupations fall into several categories, including but not limited to: 

• Software development 
• Systems analysis and design
• User interface design and human factors
• Network and database design and programming
• Project Management
• Computer Security
• Network Design and Administration
• Systems and Database Administration
• End User Support
• Technology Management 

British Columbia Labor Market Outlook 2025 identifies various IT occupations as occupations of high opportunity with excellent projected employment rates. The list includes computer and information systems administrators; information systems analysts and consultants; computer programmers and interactive media developers; web designers and developers; computer network technicians and computer engineers. 

According to a BC statistical report, the average weekly income of technical employees in British Columbia is 75% higher than that of unskilled employees, making IT careers more attractive.

The eligibility for Bachelor of Computer Information Systems in Canada for both domestic and international student is:

One of the following:

• B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent
• Mature student 19 years or older (see Note)
• Completion of a minimum of nine university-level credits, with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 based on all credits attempted

Note: Non-graduates who may require academic preparation are encouraged to contact the UUP for evaluation and advice before applying for higher education programs.

All students entering the CIS course should have computer skills. This includes understanding how to run programs and manage files in a Windows environment, as well as a basic understanding of the Internet, word processing, and spreadsheets. Students should check with the CIS department about the specific prerequisites required for the initial course.

Technical Requirements: 

Students who participate in any computer information system course are strongly encouraged to ensure that they can use personal computers and Internet connections at home, and provide sufficient resources for their learning level. Students can consult the CIS Department of Computer Information Systems Student Association for hardware and software recommendations.

These are the test eligibilities for the Bachelor of Computer Information Systems to qualify.

The international student tuition fees and costs for Bachelor of Computer Information Systems in Canada.

Other opportunities:

Study abroad in one of more than 20 countries and earn UFV credits at partner universities. Students who use the study abroad program gain a global network of contacts, cultivate cultural awareness, and better prepare for the global market. The cooperative education option provides students in the computer information system project with the opportunity to gain career-related paid work experience in their field of study during their education at UFV.

Coop options can provide diplomas and degrees. After completing the first year of study, Coop students alternate between semesters of full-time study and full-time paid work. For more detailed information, see the Cooperative Education website.