Information and Communication Technology (Post-Degree Diploma)

91��

Program

Domestic applications

Fall 2026:

Winter 2027:

International applications

Please visit the International application deadline page to find out when applications may be available.

Faculty

Commerce and Business Administration

Department

Computing Studies & Information Systems

Credits

30.00

Length of program

One year

Credential type

Post-Degree Diploma

Campus

New Westminster

Learning format

Full-time

Part-time

Admission type

Open Enrolment - Additional Admission Requirements

Offered

Fall

Winter

Summer

Overview

If you already have your bachelor’s degree and are looking to pick up the technical skills for a career in IT, this one-year Post-Degree Diploma in Information and Communication Technology is for you. You’ll be introduced to a number of concepts in IT, including agile project management, AI-augmented software development, full-stack development and more.

Learn and work with information technology tools

Learn the technical concepts needed for success in today’s fast-evolving tech landscape, and have the opportunity to further explore topics with five elective information technology courses. Gain a deep understanding of the modern technical environment including cloud infrastructure and advanced enterprise applications, graduating with job-ready skills. You’ll master industry-standard communication and development tools, building powerful applications using modern frameworks and languages such as JavaScript, React, Python, C#/.NET and mobile application development technologies.

Admissions Requirements

Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:

General College Admission Requirements
Applicants must have an undergraduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada or an equivalent credential from an approved institution of a different country. Any applicant who earned their credential in a language other than English must meet the 91�� English language proficiency requirement.

Cost

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Program Requirements

Curriculum framework

Graduation Requirements

Successful completion of 30 credits
70% (21 credits) of all coursework must be completed at 91��
Effective September 2024: Up to 50% (15 credits) of coursework used towards a previously received credential can be used to meet graduation requirements (see the Credentials Awarded Policy). Please contact the program coordinator for approval of substitutions.
A minimum program GPA of 2.00 is required
Time limit to complete program graduation requirements: four (4) years

Course Requirements:

Required courses
Course Number	Course Title	Credits
CSIS 1175	Introduction to Programming I	3.00
CSIS 1280	Multimedia Web Development	3.00
CSIS 2175	Advanced Integrated Software Development	3.00
CSIS 2200	Systems Analysis & Design	3.00
CSIS 2260	Operating Systems	3.00
TOTAL		15.00

Select fifteen Upper Level credits from the following options:
BUSN 3600	Project Management Essentials	3.00
CSIS	any CSIS 3000 to 4000 level courses, not in the required list above	12.00-15.00
TOTAL		15.00

Total Credits		30.00

Program Guidelines

Program Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this program and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the program, consider the previous version as the applicable version.

September 2022 (Current)