Information and Communication Technology (Post-Degree Diploma)

Curriculum Guideline

Effective Date:
Program Code
PDICT
Discontinued
No
Program
Faculty
Commerce & Business Administration
Department
Computing Studies & Information Systems
Credential Type
Post-Degree Diploma
Transcript Title
Info & Comm Tech PD Diploma
Date of First Offering
Start Term
202230
End Term
Not Specified
Credential
Post-Degree Diploma in Information and Communication Technology
Length of Program
One year
Credits
30.00
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 Douglas College English language proficiency requirement.
Curriculum Framework

Graduation Requirements

  • Successful completion of 30 credits
  • 70% (21 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College
  • 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 five 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

TOTAL

 

   15.00

 

 

 

Total Credits

 

   30.00