Post Baccalaureate Diploma - Diploma [2 Years]
$16,286 /Yr On-campus full_time

Post Baccalaureate Diploma Computer and Information Systems

  • Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Computer and Information Systems at Douglas College is offered as 2 years teaching program.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on both full time and part-time basis.
  • Students have to successfully complete 60 credits offered in fall, winter, and summer.
  • In the first year, students will learn the basics of computing and programming and will become familiar with current development tools.
  • In the second year, students will hone their technical skills through one of two streams.
  • It is an open-enrollment program that is offered on a first-qualified, first-admitted basis. Students are encouraged to apply early.
  • The program consists of twenty courses. Students take ten core courses in the first year, then take ten more courses in one of two streams:
    • Data Analytics
    • Emerging Technology
  • Students put their skills and knowledge to work with a term with the co-operative education program. They will get hands-on work experience.
  • Students may have job opportunities as a Computer Systems Analyst, Web Developer, Network Administrator, etc.
  • The average salary of the program goes up to 35,000 USD.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2
Tuition Fees $14326 $14326
Health Insurance $836 $836
Books and supply $1125 $1125
Total Fees $16286 $16286

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 83 120 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 56 90 3

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must complete BC secondary school graduation (or the equivalent in another school system).
  • Students have one course short of BC secondary school graduation.
  • Students complete 19 years old by the end of the first month of the first semester of attendance.
  • 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.

Language Requirements:

  • Students must have strong English skills. 
  • The students whose official language is not English must submit the English Language Proficiency scores like IELTS or TOEFL.
  • If the student does not meet the language requirements they can take English Language Learning and Acquisition (ELLA) program and complete it and pursue this program.