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PRINT VERSIONBachelor of Computer Information Systems & Bachelor of Applied Computer Information Systems & Business
The Bachelor of Computer Information Systems was officially launched in the Fall of 2009. With 10 years of positive feedback from employers who have hired work term students from the previous applied degree program, the new degree still emphasizes a solid technical foundation and emphasis on learning and understanding business processes. The opportunity to apply these skills in the workplace prior to graduation continues to be an important component of this program, so in addition to eight semesters of academics, all students complete one, mandatory work term (approximately four months).
The Computer Science & Information Systems department is also piloting a Co-operative Education option where eligible students complete one mandatory work term and add two additional work terms prior to graduation. While students’ first work terms will likely be four months of full-time work, employers will have the option of employing students for eight months for the second and third work terms.
The Bachelor of Applied Computer Information Systems and Business program was launched in 2000 and is accredited by the Canadian Information Processing Society. When the program was developed, there was a strong desire on the part of faculty to build a program that was different from most technology programs being offered by other post-secondary institutions. As the name – computer information systems – implies, students learn all facets of the Information and Communications Technology profession. In addition, the program emphasizes a unique blend of technical knowledge with a strong business foundation, which prepares students for successful employment in today's information technology industry. With the launch of the new degree, this program is no longer accepting students. However, students who enrolled in the applied degree program prior to 2009 still incorporate six semesters of academic study with two semesters (four months each) of work experience, where they put their education to work.
What our students can do for you
The curriculum in both programs emphasizes the following skills and capabilities:
- software design and development
- web design and development
- networks & system infrastructure
- systems analysis and integration
- database design and development
- business fundamentals
Students are available for paid work terms of a minimum of 450 hours/12 weeks of work. These typically run from May to August and January to April. Please contact the Work Experience Coordinator for student availability.
Our recruiting process is convenient and cost-free.
You can post a job online or provide a detailed job description to the Work Experience Coordinator. Postings submitted online will be verified by a Work Experience Coordinator.
Note: new postings are subject to approval by Career Services and program faculty.
For more information contact:
Marjorie Peterson
Work Experience Coordinator
Phone: 403.440.8542
e-mail: mapeterson@mtroyal.ca
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T3E 6K6
403.440.6111
