Computer Information Systems diploma
Kelowna, British Columbia
CIS is listed as a two-year, full-time, on-campus diploma with September 2026 Kelowna and Vernon options.
Understand the diploma structure
The CIS diploma covers software development, databases and systems analysis. The first-semester outline includes technical communication, operating systems, programming and Mathematics for Information Technology. The page describes optional co-op and recommends a work term between the third and fourth academic semesters; co-op work terms lengthen the program to about three years.
Check the campus and progression conditions
The page lists September 2026 Kelowna and Vernon on-campus offerings as open when checked September 13, 2026. Its Open definition means applications may lead to an offer or waitlist and does not guarantee a seat. Vernon students must study full time and need dean approval to transfer or take courses at another campus. They must apply to Kelowna in second year to transfer or continue into BCIS years three and four. Availability is time-sensitive and should be rechecked.
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| Item | Published detail |
|---|---|
| Credential and duration | Diploma; two years, full time |
| Campus example | Kelowna or Vernon; on-campus September 2026 listings |
| Prerequisite example | English 12 at 60% or alternatives; mathematics routes at 60%, 67% or 70% depending on the course or test |
| Course example | Technical Communication I, operating systems, programming and MATH 139 in semester 1 |
| Co-op | Available as a co-op program; recommended between semesters 3 and 4; may add about one year |
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| Route | Published condition |
|---|---|
| Secondary route | B.C. secondary graduation or equivalent |
| Mature route | Age 19 and out of secondary school for one year on the first day of classes |
| Math at 60% | Pre-calculus 12, Principles of Mathematics 12, ABE MATH 012 or OC MATH 120 |
| Math at 67% | Pre-calculus 11; Foundations of Mathematics 11 or 12; Principles of Mathematics 11; Applications of Mathematics 11 or 12; ABE MATH 011; ABE MATH 084 and MATH 085; or ABE IALG 011 |
| Math at 70% | OC Mathematics 11 or 12 proficiency test |
| Diploma completion | 60 credits, minimum graduating average 60%; at least 50% of the program through Okanagan College, including 18 credits at 200 level or higher |
Decision checklist
- Save the campus and intake status.
- Compare your prerequisites with the alternatives line by line.
- Ask how co-op changes the schedule and eligibility.
Official sources
Open the official page again before applying, accepting an offer, paying, selecting housing, or relying on a transfer or immigration pathway.
Educational guidance only. Requirements, prices, transfers, housing, immigration eligibility, and availability can change; use the official links in this guide before acting.
Plan your next step
Reopen the exact official program page for your intake and applicant category. Save the requirement, cost, campus, and deadline evidence you used, then confirm any uncertainty with the institution.
Prepared by the Stellar Advisers editorial team · reviewed 2026-09-13 · next scheduled review 2026-09-14