Bachelor of Computer Information Systems (BCIS)
University Of Fraser Valley
Key Information
Campus location
Abbotsford, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
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Earliest start date
Sep 2023
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Introduction
For above-average wages and worldwide job opportunities in a high-demand sector, look no further than a career in information technology (IT).
A UFV Bachelor of Computer Information Systems (BCIS) can help you gain the analytical, problem-solving, and technical skills required to become a manager in the IT industry. On the way to completing your bachelor's degree, you can earn a certificate and diploma in Computer Information Systems, enhancing your employment opportunities even before you graduate.
In your first two years, you get introduced to topics such as network and database administration, web design, information systems management, network security, and programming. You also gain the business and communications skills that are essential for success in the workplace.
In your last two years, you can take an optional concentration in systems and networking, software development, or security. Courses focus on building up your technical knowledge, while also equipping you with key skills in project management, statistics, and administration. If you aim for a career in big data or machine learning, you may add a Mathematics minor to your degree.
Consider taking advantage of UFV’s optional paid co-op work placements to gain work experience, develop contacts, and find the type of IT job that's your best fit. When you graduate, you are ready to succeed in the IT marketplace or pursue a master's degree in an IT-related discipline.