College Diploma - Business Information Systems (Co-op)

Saskatchewan Polytechnic - Regina

4500 Wascana Parkway, Regina, Canada

48681

Last updated: 16/04/2025

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About College Diploma - Business Information Systems (Co-op)

Program Description

Information technology, business software, mobile platforms—information systems are reinventing the way we do business. Computer-savvy people with programming and development skills are in demand in the business world. Business Information Systems (BIS) is a two-year diploma program that includes four academic semesters and a six-month paid co-operative education work term. The Business Information Systems program starts with a solid foundation in business basics with a focus on information technology functions and learning how to use them to develop meaningful business solutions. This includes training in:

Software development languages (Visual Studio.NET, Java, COBOL);
Computer hardware, networking and operating systems (Windows, Unix and Linux);
Data gathering, modeling and database management systems (Oracle, SQL Server 2000);
Retrieval techniques of databases and programming languages (SQL, PLSQL, ADO.NET, JDBC); and
Target platforms, including Windows application development, networked software development, web application development (XHTML, JavaScript, ASP, Java).

Students will use cutting edge technology in servers, programming and mobile apps. They will have opportunities to develop or enhance actual production applications, and build hands-on skills in systems analysis, design methodologies and project management.

Students are job-ready at graduation. They could work as a software developers, systems analysts, programmer analysts, web/mobile app developers or help desk support. As they gain experience, explore opportunities in IT management or build specialized skills in database administration, advanced web development, project and network management. Graduates could also build a name for themselves as a private consultant or independent contractor.

Tuition (1st year)

$17,600.00 CAD

Application Fee

$150.00 CAD

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Cost and Duration

Program Level

2-Year Undergraduate Diploma

Average Graduate Diploma

2 Year College Diploma Including 6 Months Of Co-op

Cost of Living

$20,635.00 CAD / Year

Gross Tuition

$19,900.00 CAD / First Year

Application Fee

$150.00 CAD

College Diploma - Business Information Systems (Co-op)

About College Diploma - Business Information Systems (Co-op)

Program Description

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