Information Technology and Applied Systems - Business Information Technology Systems Diploma at Vancouver Island University

Programme overview

VIU’s Information Technology and Applied Systems Business Information Technology Systems (ITAS-BITS) Diploma prepares you for many tech career options. This IT diploma prepares you for work in software development, cybersecurity and business technology. You also develop skills in UI/UX design, databases, cloud technologies and project management.

Faculty: Trades and Applied Technology | Duration: 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 7, 2027 | Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Courses include Applied Hardware and Operating Systems, IT Tools and Techniques, Introduction to Modern Programming, Designing a Secure Web User Experience, Systems Analysis and Project Management, Secure Web Server Solutions, System Architecture Design, Interactive Web Design.

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Entry requirements

General Admission Requirements for Academic Programs.; Interview.; Recommendations for Admission; One of Pre-calculus 12 or Foundations of Mathematics 12.; Two years' previous experience with computers and using office productivity software.; Computer Information Systems 11 & 12, Web Development 10.; Notes on Admission; Indigenous students can apply for reserve seats by submitting the Access Initiative for Indigenous Students form.; This program is open to full-time students only.; Interview will only be granted after all other admission requirements are met.; Students are not required to bring their own computer systems. High-end workstations are provided in the ITAS labs for student use.; Letter of application describing reasons for wanting to take the program (500-1,000 words). Details of the application letter will be provided by the Registrar through the application process.;...

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

Most programmes start in September; January intake is offered for some bachelor's degrees and other programmes; many programmes offer alternative start dates throughout the year.

Applications for most academic programs open October 1 in the year before the program start date (applications for programs beginning September 2027 open October 1, 2026); deadlines vary by program.

Application fee: domestic undergraduate $46.98, domestic graduate $121.86, international all programs $156.06 (non-refundable); no application fee for Adult Basic Education.

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

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