Careers
Skilled workers will always be in demand as the information technology sector continues to evolve. The more skills you develop the better.
The Computing Science Information Systems Program provides a great foundation for many information technology careers, combining high-tech knowledge with business skills such as marketing, management and more, so you'll have many more options when you graduate.
With at least 200 different job titles in the field, there are many careers to choose from. As a IT professional within an organization, you support people by helping them make the best use of computing technology to meet organizational objectives.
Computing Science Information Systems Certificate graduates typically work as:
- Help desk specialists
- User-support experts
Computing Science Information Systems Diploma graduates work as:
- Programmer/analysts
- IT specialists
- Help-desk specialists
- Network administrators
- Database administrators
- Web gurus
- and more
Our Diploma Program prepares you to:
- Determine the needs of users
- Select, configure and install custom-packaged software
- Write computer applications for use within the organization
- Design and implement database and Web solutions for businesses
- Grow into a management position
Many graduates of the Diploma Program say their business skills give them an edge over the competition.
Finding a niche within the information technology field, such as bio-technology, education or banking, is another strategy many professionals use to enhance their employment opportunities.
As for getting your foot in the door, many Computing Science Information Systems students have enjoyed great success with Douglas College's Co-operative Education Program . The Program give you a chance to gain paid, full-time work experience, before you graduate.
Read about how several Computing Science Information Systems students found jobs at one Langley company after their Co-op terms finished.