Computer Information Systems Diploma at University of the Fraser Valley

Programme overview

Businesses in every sector rely on information technology (IT) professionals to stay competitive. Prepare to meet that demand with UFV's intensive, two-year Computer Information Systems (CIS) diploma.

What you will study

You'll gain the skills to work in the IT sector, supporting both single and networked systems. Your courses cover a range of key areas, so you graduate both versatile and valuable.

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

for the CIS diploma are the same as those for the BCIS degree . Please see the BCIS section for complete details. Students who do not meet these requirements might consider Qualifying Studies .

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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