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Computer Information Systems  - Distance Program

The  distance program is a flexible program that caters to learners who are unable to dedicate full-time hours to the program. As a result, all of the learners currently enrolled in the distance program are adults who have been in the workforce for a number of years. These learners are looking for a career change, updating their skills or require a diploma for their current job.

The Computer Information Systems - Distance program is paced, having 10 weeks to complete a course, working within a Trimester Schedule like the regular campus students. Student will work along side the campus program students allowing communication between the campus and distance students as well as allowing students to capitalize on the expertise of the learning manager in this course. During each term, a student may register up to four courses per term or just take one as time permits.

Program Summary:

• One profiles is available via distance:  Computer Programmer Analyst (20 courses)
• The distance program follows the same curriculum as the campus program.
• The following dates are set for registration for new and returning students:
  Trimester 1:  August 18 - 22, 2008
  Trimester 2:  November 3 - 7, 2008
  Trimester 3:  February 2 - 6, 2009
• Courses are paced.
• Courses must be completed in 10 weeks or less.
• Learners can only be enrolled in four courses at a time.

Course Requirements

• Academic grade 12 or equivalent through a recognized adult education activity.
• Training or experience in the use of computers such as keyboarding, desktop application software and operating system(s) is strongly recommended.

System/Software Requirements

Supplied by Student:

• Microsoft Office Suite (Including SP2)

Products available via our MSDN Academic Agreement (available from the Library at no charge):

• Microsoft Windows XP Professional (required for CIS 2221, 2222, and 2261)
• Microsoft .NET Framework
• Microsoft IIS Server - (No automatic startup)
• MS Project 2003
• MS FrontPage 2003
• Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003
• Visual Basic .NET and C++ MSDN library section
• Microsoft Visio 2003

Other software or course text books (supplied by the college):

• XAMPP (via Internet Download)

NOTE: Software requirements are subject to change without notification, you should confirm if purchasing in advance.