Bachelor of Computer Information Systems (BCIS)

Certificates	Features of BCIS	Courses	Candidates	Application Procedures	Fees & Notice	Policies

Computing and Management Skills for the Business Environment

Sophisticated computing systems play a major role in business and industry. This means that people who can plan and maintain systems as well as software are in high demand.

At UCFV, we can train you for a career in the business computing field. The Bachelor of Computer Information Systems degree is designed to produce information systems specialists who have both the technical skills to handle complex systems, and the managerial skills to ensure that those systems support the goals and objectives of the business or organization using them.

Entry to the BCIS program at UCFV is at the third-year level, after completion of the UCFV Computer Information Systems diploma or an equivalent program.

The BCIS degree differs from traditional computing science degrees because of its emphasis on information systems and managerial skills, in addition to computing science theory. It is also unique because of its "laddering" aspect, which provides access to a university degree for graduates of two-year diploma programs.

Features of BCIS

• Exposure to a varity of tools and platforms, as well as case studies, to prepare students for the constantly changing computer industry
  
  
• An Emphasis on developing strong communications skills
  
  
• "Training the Trainers" - a reconnition that training othersm making presentations, and providing software support will be required tasks in many graduates' careers
  
  
• Exposure to both database and knowledge-based systems, and data exhange standards and methods
  
  
• Software development skillsm including probem solving, coding and design, and appreciation for factors that make software successful
  

Courses

Courses in Year 1		Courses in Year 2
First Semester		First Semester	Second Semester
Web Publishing		Database Management Systems	End User Training and Support
Systems Hardware Concepts		Analysis and Design	Data Structure and Algorithms
Principles of Computing		Networking Theory and Applications	Intro to Machine Architecture
Intro to Programming			Report Writing for Business
Business Communications I		CIS Elective Options:	Information Technologies
		Intermediate Web Programming	Social and Human Services
Second Semester		Client/Server Programming
Intro to Visual Programming		Wide Area Networking !	CIS Elective Options:
Intro to Networking		Network Operating Systems	Intermediate Web Programming
Advanced Programming		BUS or CMNS Electives	Client/Server Programming
Intro to Discrete Mathematics			Wide Area Networking I
Arts or approved electives			Network Operating Systems

Candidates should be:

• Senior high school graduates or the same level education graduates from all over China, including overseas Chinese students and foreign students

• Less than 25 years old

• Self-confident and aspiring

• Reasonably proficient in English communication

• Self-confident and aspiring

Application Procedures:

A 2005 Application Form for the BCIS program is to be completed and submitted to the Admission Office. Also required at the same time are, a service charge of RMB 200 (including fees for the English proficiency test), a photograph (one and one half inch head shot, no head covering), a deposit of RMB 10,000, a copy of your senior high school transcript, and a copy of your graduation certificate. The RMB 10,000 deposit is to be part of the tuition but refundable in its entirety if enrollment or registration fails.

Applicants have to take an English proficiency test before being admitted, but are exempt from the TOEFL. BCCSC plans to enroll 40 first year BCIS students in the year 2005. Applications will soon be underway.

Fees:

1. A lump-sum payment of the USD 3,300 Canadian Registration fee is required.
   
   

2. Tuition is RMB 30,000 per term, and there are two terms per year.

Notice:

1. All fees are paid every term. Once the student begins the program, fees are not refundable.
   
   
2. The tuition mentioned here includes fees for schooling, room and board, traffic, medical insurance. No fees for textbooks are covered.
   
   
3. For staying at school during holidays and weekends, an extra fee of RMB 4,000 per academic year will be charged.
   
   
4. Exams are conducted at BCCSC, but grade reports are signed and released by UNB.
   
   
5. Please contact BCCSC Admission Office for detailed information on enrolling foreign and overseas Chinese students.

Preferential Policies:

The following students can apply for preferential enrollment policies:

1. Remarkably successful junior students or students with specialties.
   
   
2. Outstanding students.
   
   
3. Preferences will be given to students whose parents have contributed to the construction and development of CCSC.

For more detailed information on student enrollment, please contact the BCCSC Admission Office. Online application is also acceptable.