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Computer Information Technology - Diploma
Computer Information Technology - Diploma

Computer Information Technology - Diploma

  • ID:BCIT10014
  • Level:Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma
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Fees (CAD)

Estimated Total/program:
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60
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100
Visa
20
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1

Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

English requirements

  • IELTS

    • If your program requires: English 12, 73%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 7

    • If your program requires: English 12, 67%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 6.5

    • If your program requires: English 12, 50 %, You need these scores on the IELTS: 6.0

  • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)

    • If your program requires: English 12, 73%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 65

    • If your program requires: English 12, 67%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 60

    • If your program requires: English 12, 50 %, You need these scores on the IELTS: 52

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

    • If your program requires: English 12, 73%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 90

    • If your program requires: English 12, 67%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 86

    • If your program requires: English 12, 50 %, You need these scores on the IELTS: 82

Course Information

British Columbia’s high-tech sector is growing rapidly, with Vancouver becoming a global hub for the IT industry. The continued growth of the IT sector creates demand for a range of IT professionals, including support analysts, network administrators, web developers, business and systems analysts, security specialists, system integrators, and more.

The BCIT Computer Information Technology (CIT) Diploma is a unique two-year full-time program that will prepare you for a well-paying career in the IT sector. Focusing on emerging tools and technologies, and offering hands-on work on real industry projects, you’ll be equipped for exciting and evolving tech careers across this growing industry.

The CIT program might be the right fit for you if you:

  • Want to join the dynamic IT sector and explore the many roles within it

  • Have a knack for troubleshooting and problem solving

  • Love to plan and configure software and computers as much as you love to code

  • Want a stable professional career with strong growth

  • Enjoy working with people and on teams

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Program matrix

Level 1 (15 weeks)

  • , ACIT 1420, Introduction to Systems Administration

  • , ACIT 1515, Scripting for IT

  • , ACIT 1620, Fundamental Web Technologies

  • , ACIT 1630, Database Systems

  • , COMM 1116, Business Communications 1

  • , MATH 1310, Technical Math for IT

  • , ORGB 1100, Organizational Behaviour

Level 2 (15 weeks)

  • , ACIT 2420, Linux System Administration

  • , ACIT 2515, Object Oriented Programming

  • , ACIT 2520, Developing Web Applications

  • , ACIT 2620, Principles of Enterprise Networking

  • , ACIT 2811, UX/UI Development*

  • , ACIT 2831, Business Systems Analysis

  • , ACIT 2911, Agile Development Project*

  • , ACIT 4770, Legal and Ethical Issues in IT*

  • , COMM 2216, Business Communications 2

  • , MATH 1350, Statistics for Information Technology

  • *denotes a five-week course, delivered from late April to the end of May.

Level 3

  • , ACIT 3420, Windows Server Administration

  • , ACIT 3475, Web Server Administration

  • , ACIT 3640, Cloud Computing

  • , ACIT 3771, IT Service and Project Management

  • , ACIT 3896, Applied Algorithms

  • , ACIT 3900, IT Projects Practicum 1

  • , ACIT 3910, Database Administration and Management

Level 4

  • , ACIT 3495, Advanced Topics in IT Infrastructure

  • , ACIT 3855, Service Based Architectures

  • , ACIT 4630, Information Assurance and Security

  • , ACIT 4640, IT System and Network Provisioning

  • , ACIT 4850, Enterprise System Integration

  • , ACIT 4880, Introduction to Data Analytics

  • , ACIT 4900, IT Project Practicum 2*

  • , ACIT 4980, Information Technology Industry Practicum

Co-op work term courses (competitive entry)

Complete between Levels 3 and 4.

  • , ACIT 2990, Co-operative Education Workterm 1

  • , ACIT 3990, Co-operative Education Workterm 2

Total Credits:, 120.0

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Every company is a technology company. No matter what product or service they provide, companies across all industries use information technology to support and enhance business operations.

As a graduate from the Computer Information Technology (CIT) diploma program, you will develop knowledge of and experience with the latest technologies, and transferable business skills necessary to begin or advance a successful career.

Learn about a grad who loved the cohort model and the variety of curriculum, or a former student who emphasizes the transferability of skills learned in CIT to his job in the industry.

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Overseas Student Health Cover

Insurance/year: 700 CAD

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