Computer Information Systems, Bachelor's Degree at University of the Fraser Valley

Programme overview

The Bachelor in Computer Information Systems at UFV will give you the skills to become a manager in information technology (IT). Your training will include a mix of theory and hands-on learning in well-equipped labs.

What you will study

By graduation, you'll be a digital problem-solver, armed with a versatile set of analytical and technical skills. In years 1 and 2 of your program, you'll tackle foundational courses.

Career pathways

When you embark on an IT career, you have many career options. You could focus on software development, systems analysis and design, or UX/UI design.

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Application information

Entry requirements

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 Upgrading and University Preparation department (UUP) for assessment and advice before applying to post-secondary programs. One of the following: Principles of Mathematics 12 with a C+ or better Foundations of Mathematics 12 with a B or better Pre-calculus 12 with a C or better MATH 092 and MATH 093 with a C or better in both MATH 094 and MATH 095 with a C or better in both (discontinued) MATH 096 with a C or better MATH 110 with a C or better Prerequisites for CMNS 125 , CMNS 175 , or ENGL 105 . Note 1: All students entering the CIS program are expected to be computer literate. This includes knowing how to run programs and manage files in a Windows environment and having basic Internet, word processing, and spreadsheet skills.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

UFV has three semesters: Fall (September to December), Winter (January to April) and Summer (May to August; two sessions, May-June and July-August). Some programs accept new students only at specific times (for example Fall only); others accept students in all semesters.

Domestic applicants: programs with continuous application accept applications any time; programs with specific intakes accept applications for set start dates only, listed on the programs open for application page.

International applicants: application period for Fall (Sept to Dec) is Oct 1 to June 1, for Winter (Jan to Apr) is May 1 to Nov 1, and for Summer (May to Aug) is Oct 1 to March 1. Tuition deposit deadlines are June 15 (Fall), Nov 15 (Winter) and Mar 15 (Summer). Some programs may close early due to high demand.

Domestic applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC. Grade 12 students graduating in June may apply for continuous-application programs starting October 1 of their grade 12 year; final high school grades for Fall are due by August 3. The application fee is paid by credit card when applying, or by debit card or cheque at the Office of the Registrar on any campus.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ufv.ca/admissions/apply/

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