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Earning potential is definitely more than your average job with lots of room to grow as your duties expand." Karime Guimaraes, Network Services-Workstation Analyst, with Phillips, Hager & North investment management. Read more...

Welcome to Computing Science and Information Systems at Douglas College

(formerly Computer Information Systems)
Party!

You Are Invited!

CSIS Program Fall 2011 Semester Kickoff Party!

Eat pizza, meet the faculty, meet other students, meet alumni, win door prizes.

New Westminster Campus
Wednesday Sep 14 3:00 PM Room 3408
or
David Lam Campus
Monday Sep 19 2:00 PM Room A2050

Come to one party or come to both!

RSVP¿it will help us plan enough food!!

To earn an extra entry in the door prize draw please

  • e-mail your RSVP to allenb@douglas.bc.ca
  • Subject line CSIS Kickoff Response
  • Include your full name and party kickoff campus(es)

Open to students in the CSIS program, and students interested in the program.

Enter a dynamic career

You have talents and passion and want a rewarding career that doesn't stand still. If you want to accept ongoing challenges, the IT field is right for you.

It's also a field where the salaries and demand for skilled people are high.

At DC, getting you ready for the latest in the IT workplace is our focus. The Computing Science and Information Systems Program is based in the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration, providing you with both the technical skills and business acumen you need.

You'll learn the latest in programming languages, systems and networking in our cutting-edge computer labs. You'll learn in Co-operative (Co-op) Education placements that let you alternate academic terms with paid worksite placements - that also provide program credits. And you'll learn with motivating instructors who are actively connected to IT employers - that keeps your experience current and plugged in to the job market.

Select your specialty

Select from four credential options in the CSIS programs - three two-year diploma specialties and a one-year certificate. The diplomas allow you to develop greater depth in your specialization and more business skills - preparing you as a diversified IT worker, someone that an employer is looking for.

The Diploma options are:

We help you create your future

In as little as a year, you can develop the skills you need to work in computer-user support with our Certificate Program .

As a Diploma Program graduate, you'll be qualified for jobs such as:

  • Technical analyst
  • Programmer analyst
  • Junior systems analyst
  • Web developer
  • Database analyst
  • Network administrator