Contact Page - Certificate in Computing and Information Systems

Canadian Virtual University:
Canadian Virtual University (CVU) is a consortium of accredited Canadian universities offering complete degrees and individual courses online and through distance education. CVU offers over 350 distance or online undergraduate and graduate programs from Canada's leading universities, and over 2500 individual courses.

Certificate in Computing and Information Systems:
Computer science and information systems come together in the discipline of computing and information systems (CIS). CIS differs somewhat from other purely academic disciplines in that it combines theory and practice into comprehensive skill sets.

This online certificate gives students the opportunity to develop a sound understanding of the general principles of computer information systems and their applications.

As a result of completing this program, students should be able to demonstrate a general understanding of each of the major subject areas that define the discipline, as well as the interrelationships that exist among them.

Major subject areas, include programming languages, algorithms, data structures, architecture, data communications, database and information retrieval, and systems development.

Admission:
Students must be 16 years or older. No prior education is necessary, but students should have good computer and math skills. Reliable high speed Internet access is required.

Career Options:
Though job titles vary widely, graduates might typically be hired at an entry-level position as a
• Computer Operator
• Analyst
• Web Designer

Further Education Options:
• Bachelor of Arts: Information Systems
• Bachelor of Science: Computing and Information Systems
• Bachelor of General Studies

Courses:
Introduction to Computing and Information Systems
Introduction to Web Programming
and
Introduction to Computer Programming (Java)  OR
Introduction to Computer Programming (Java) AND Data Structures and Algorithms (Java)
Computer Organization
Advanced Operating Systems
Computer Networks I
Systems Analysis and Design
Introduction to Database Management
Introductory Composition OR Writing in Organizations
Finite Mathematics
One 300-level Computer Science or Computers and Management Information Systems  course

Students from Caribbean countries may be eligible for scholarships.