Faculty
Commerce & Business Administration
Credits
60.00
Length of Program
Four semesters
Credential Type
Diploma
Program
Web Development Specialization: Diploma in Computing Science and Information Systems
Important Notice
This program is not active. Please contact Department Chair for more information.
Campus
New Westminster
Learning Format
Full-time
Part-time
Offered
Fall
Summer
Winter
Overview
The Computing Science and Information Systems Diploma with Web Development Specialty prepares students for careers in web development and server administration. The program combines business courses, system and networking concepts, and web administration and programming.
Admissions Requirements
1. General College Admission Requirements
2. Foundations of Math 11; OR Principles of Math 11 with "C" grade or better
Cost
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Program Requirements
Curriculum Framework
The student is required to complete 60 credits as follows:
• 30 CSIS credits (10 CSIS core courses)
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
| CSIS 1110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| CSIS 1140 | Productivity Software and Client Support | 3 |
| CSIS 1150 | Business Data Communications & Networking | 3 |
| CSIS 1155 | Hardware Maintenance Concepts | 3 |
| CSIS 1175 | Introduction to Windows Programming | 3 |
| CSIS 1280 | Multimedia Web Development | 3 |
| CSIS 2200 | Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
| CSIS 2300 | Database Management Systems | 3 |
| CSIS 3495 | Applied Research Projects | 3 |
| CSIS 3540 | Client/Server Systems | 3 |
• any other 15 credits of CSIS courses from the web development area (5 courses)
• 15 non-CSIS credits (5 non-CSIS courses) from the following table:
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
| ACCT 1110 or | Principles of Accounting I or | |
| ACCT 1235 | Principles of Accounting I & II | 3 |
| BUSN 1210 or | Management Essentials or | |
| ECON 1101 or | The Canadian Economy or | |
| ECON 1150 or | Principles of Microeconomics or | |
| ECON 1250 or | Principles of Macroeconomics or | |
| MARK 1120 | Introductory Marketing | 6 |
| BUSN 1330 or | Business Mathematics or | |
| FINC 1231 or | Commercial and Financial Mathematics or | |
| MATH 1130 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| CMNS 1115 | Practical Writing | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Recommended Program Schedule (for Web Development Specialty)
Semester I
| ACCT 1110 or | Principles of Accounting I or | |
| ACCT 1235 | Principles of Accounting I & II | 3 |
| BUSN 1210 or | Management Essentials or | |
| ECON 1101 or | The Canadian Economy or | |
| ECON 1150 or | Principles of Microeconomics or | |
| ECON 1250 or | Principles of Macroeconomics or | |
| MARK 1120 | Introductory Marketing | 3 |
| CMNS 1115 | Practical Writing | 3 |
| CSIS 1110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| CSIS 1175 | Introduction to Windows Programming | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Semester II
| BUSN 1330 or | Business Mathematics or | |
| FINC 1231 or | Commercial and Financial Mathematics or | |
| MATH 1130 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| CSIS 1140 | Productivity Software and Client Support | 3 |
| CSIS 1155 | Hardware Maintenance Concepts | 3 |
| CSIS 1280 | Multimedia Web Development | 3 |
| CSIS 2200 | Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Semester III
| BUSN 1210 or | Management Essentials or | |
| ECON 1101 or | The Canadian Economy or | |
| ECON 1150 or | Principles of Microeconomics or | |
| ECON 1250 or | Principles of Macroeconomics or | |
| MARK 1120 | Introductory Marketing | 3 |
| CSIS 1150 | Business Data Communications & Networking | 3 |
| CSIS 1275 | Java Programming | 3 |
| CSIS 2280 | Web Server Administration | 3 |
| CSIS 2300 | Database Management Systems | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Semester IV
| CSIS 2365 | ASP .Net | 3 |
| CSIS 2380 | Web Based Scripting | 3 |
| CSIS 3495 | Applied Research Projects | 3 |
| CSIS 3540 | Client/Server Systems | 3 |
| CSIS elective | Any CSIS elective course | 3 |
| 15 | ||
(*) It is recommended that the student takes CSIS2350 (Network Server Administration) as the elective course
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.
Career Pathways
CareersThere is a high demand for computer systems expertise in all types of organizations, from small and medium-sized businesses to industry giants and the public sector. Graduates of the Computing Science and Information Systems Diploma Program with Web Development Specialty often work as web developers or web server administrators. They are qualified to ensure that appropriate current computer hardware and software can be used most effectively to meet business needs. Job titles may also include computer support specialist, computer programmer, user analyst, computer systems marketing specialist, network administrator, network user support specialist, technical support staff, and help desk specialist. Graduates may also pursue self-employment, installing and customizing systems for clients. Further EducationTransfer credits to UBC, SFU, UVic, UNBC, UFV, BCIT, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, University of Lethbridge and other institutions are arranged for many Computing Science and Information Systems courses. Refer to the British Columbia Transfer Guide for individual course transfer.