Business Information Systems is a diploma program (formerly known as Business - Computer Information Systems Specialty). It will provide knowledge and skill development in the fundamental principles of information systems and business solution development. Your studies will include a variety of software development languages: Visual Studio.NET Java COBOL and a variety of target platforms, including: Windows application development Networked software development Web application development (XHTML, JavaScript, ASP, Java) You will study data gathering and modeling, and database management systems used by businesses to store their information: Oracle SQL Server 2000 and retrieval techniques of the databases and programming languages: SQL PLSQL ADO.NET JDBC In addition to the tools used to develop business solutions, you will learn the systems analysis, design methodologies and project management skills that carry information technology projects from inception to implementation. These skills will be complemented with training in the fundamentals of computer hardware technology, networking and a variety of operating systems: Windows Unix Linux You will also study the critical business functions that leverage information technology in day to day operations and integrate this knowledge into the development of meaningful information technology solutions. The Canadian Information Processing Society (CIPS) and Information Systems and Technology Accreditation Council (ISTAC) will be requested to reaccredit the program in early 2010. Successfully completing accredited computer science programs helps graduates pursue the Information Systems Profession of Canada (I.S.P.) designation.

Graduates may advance into careers in database administration, project and network management. For more information about career opportunities related to this program, contact Student Employment Services at the campus nearest you.