The next program in our Top Courses list is The Diploma in Computer Information Systems at the University of Fraser Valley, British Columbia. Let’s see why it caught our attention. Computer Information Systems is the application of technology in managing the needs of businesses and putting your technical skills to work in a business setting. The Computer Information Systems course at Fraser Valley equips students with the skills they need to work within the IT sector supporting single and networked systems. The Fraser Valley is one of Canada’s most ethnically diverse regions and a secure and welcoming place for international students to live and study.
The institution was established in 1974 and sees a substantial number of enrollments yearly. The institute is located in the economically active region of British Columbia and has a good placement and co-op program. Additionally, the institute has a wide number of scholarship programs and also has an economical fee.

• Approximately 15,000 continuing education registrations annually
• 83% of UFV graduates were in work two years after graduating
• The median salary was approximately $50226 CAD
• Of the total student population, approximately 9.5% are international students

Univfinder Top Course
Stream: Computer Science & Information Technology
Course: Computer Information Systems
Credential Awarded: Diploma
Duration: 2 years (4 Semesters)
Co-op: Yes
Location: Abbotsford Campus, British Columbia
Tuition: CAD 18,200 / INR 11,10,572 (per year)
Intake: September; January

About the course
This program is designed to provide a mixture of theory and hands-on applied knowledge in modern well-equipped labs. The Computer Information Systems program offered at UFV provides depth in both software development and systems and networking areas.
Students are also capable of supporting and maintaining systems through the regular and changing requirements placed by ongoing business demands. They are equipped with additional technical knowledge and skills, a more educational breadth, and a better business background. This course will also prepare students to move into managerial positions in information technology. After completing this course students can get jobs in the positions of Computer Systems Analysts, Software Engineers, Web Developers, Database Managers, Information Security Specialists, Network Administrators, etc.

What you will study

• Web Publishing
• Systems Hardware Concepts
• Principles of Computing
• Introduction to Discrete Mathematics
• Networking Theory and Applications
• Object-oriented Programming
• Principles of Information Systems Security
• Professional Report Writing
• End User Training and Support
• Analysis and Design
• Databases and Database Management Systems
• Data Structures and Algorithms

IT Job Opportunities in Canada
There are more than 15,000+ computer system analyst jobs in Canada, and with the tremendous growth in the Canadian IT industry, we can expect to see the number increase. Similarly, more than 18,000+ jobs are available as Software engineers, 2000+ jobs as web developers, 2500+ jobs as Information Security Specialists, and 1000+ jobs as Network Administrators are available in Canada.