Curriculum & Courses

The two-year Computer Information Systems diploma program concentrates on the practical application of computer systems in a business environment. The curriculum follows the first two years of the applied degree in Computer Information Systems and Business and consists of 20 academic courses ― nine computer, six business, one English and four Arts and Science.

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Here is the suggested course pattern for the Computer Information Systems diploma, Fall 2009.

Year 1

COMP 1501	Programming I: Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming
COMP 1502	Programming II: Object-Oriented Programming
COMP 1511	Web I: Client Development
COMP 2531	Operating Systems and Computer Architecture
ENGL 1101	Critical Writing and Reading OR any 1100-level or higher English course
ENTR 2201	Introduction to Entrepreneurship
MATH 2505	Puzzling Adventures in Mathematics
MGMT 3210	Business Communication Theory and Practice
Arts and Science Requirement
Arts and Science Requirement

Year 2

ACCT 2121	Financial Accounting Concepts
COMP 2503	Programming III: Data Structures
COMP 2521	Database I - Data Modeling and Query Languages
COMP 2541	Systems Analysis
COMP 3532	System Administration and Maintenance
COMP 3533	Network Infrastructure
MGMT 2130	Management Principles and Practices
Approved Business Option*
Arts and Science Requirement
Arts and Science Requirement

* The Approved Business Option can be either: Human Resources 2170 – Introduction to Human Resources or Marketing 2150 – Introduction to Marketing

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