Information and Computer Systems Technologist, Diploma

Camosun College

The Information and Computer Systems program prepares you for work locally and globally in database design and management, network software design, administration, and operations and maintenance of networks and software.

Practical IT Solutions

This two-year, double-credentialed program starts with an Information and Computer Systems Technician certificate, which takes nine months to complete. With an additional nine months of study, you'll earn a full Information and Computer Systems Technology diploma.

The Information and Computer Systems (ICS) program emphasizes the analysis and development of practical IT solutions in a rapidly-changing technological environment.

For added hands-on experience, students can complete a four- or eight-month internship to complement their coursework.

Build Your Skills

As an ICS student, you'll learn to think critically, problem-solve both individually and as a team, and communicate effectively with all levels of IT users.

You will learn concrete skills, including how to:

program, deploy, secure, and maintain software applications to meet requirements
design, analyze, maintain, and interpret data
apply knowledge of basic project management skills to information technology activities
effectively communicate and collaborate with colleagues, team members, employers, and technical and non-technical personnel

Your Career

As a graduate of the one-year Information and Computer Systems Technician certificate program, you'll be prepared to work locally in the exciting world of information technology. A variety of computer-related careers, including programming, web development, and customer service in all types of organizations are open to you.

If you continue your studies, you can acquire the Information and Computer Systems Technology diploma. Graduates of the diploma program work as technologists and technicians, and are prepared for work in web and mobile programming, database design and management, network software design, administration, and in network operations.

What to expect

This technical, rigorous program is composed of a one-year full-time certificate and a subsequent one-year diploma. Both credentials can be completed with an internship designation.

As a full-time student in the Information and Computer Systems program, you will spend 25-30 hours in class each week with approximately five hours of homework every day, including weekends. Before you begin this program you should be comfortable with basic computing skills, word processing, and file management.

Year 1

Your first year will provide you with knowledge of operating systems, web development, software engineering, and many different programming languages.

Year 2

As you continue your studies toward the Diploma in Information and Computer Systems, you’ll develop skills in system analysis and design, applied software development, and implementing security in a variety of situations.