The Diploma in Information Systems (Dip. IS) is a two year program that prepares graduates with the knowledge, skills and competencies needed to launch an exciting career in Information Systems (IS). After completing this hands-on diploma program, graduates will possess a foundation in IS and networking concepts, programming languages, cybersecurity and Web technologies.
The Dip. IS program enables students to:
- Build a strong foundation in information systems
- Develop skills applicable to the rapidly changing information systems industry
- Learn through integrating applied real-world experiences
- Build knowledge, skills and capabilities aligned to the requirements of leading international information systems bodies
Students engage in hands-on experiential learning through applied assignments and a required IS work placement and a technical project. Graduates are well positioned to support the maintenance of information systems in a wide variety of fields.
Program Duration:
Admission Requirements:
2. A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0; OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
2. A valid SAT Report Form with minimum score of 480.
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2025-2026 Study Plan:
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 1 | ||||||
| COMM1010 | English Communication I | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| INFS1101 | Introduction to Computing & Problem Solving | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| INFT1201 | Computer Hardware | - | - | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Elective - Effective & Experiential Learning: select 1 of 3 | ||||||
| EFFL1001 | Effective Learning | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| EFFL1002 | Applied & Experiential Learning | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| EFFL1003 | Experiential Learning & Entrepreneurship | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 1 Total: | 13 | 11 | 6 | |||
| SEMESTER 2 | ||||||
| COMM1020 | English Communication II | COMM1010 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| INFS1201 | Computer Programming | INFS1101 | - | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| INFT2101 | Networking I | INFT1201 or INFS1101 | - | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| INFT2102 | Mathematics for IT | INFS1101 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Semester 2 Total: | 14 | 11 | 9 | |||
| SEMESTER 3 | ||||||
| INFT2202 | Linux Foundations | INFT2101 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| MATH1040 | Statistics | - | - | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Semester 3 Total: | 6 | 5 | 4 | |||
| Year 1 Total: | 33 | 27 | 19 | |||
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 4 | ||||||
| DACS2201 | Introduction to Data & Cyber Security | INFT2101 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| INFS2101 | Web Technologies I | INFS1201 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| INFS2201 | Database Management Systems | INFS1201 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| INFS3102 | Object Oriented Programming | INFS1201 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Semester 4 Total: | 12 | 8 | 12 | |||
| SEMESTER 5 | ||||||
| COMP2201 | Technical Project | Min 39 Credits | - | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| INFS3103 | Systems Analysis & Design | INFS2201 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| INFS3201 | Web Technologies II | INFS2101 & INFS2201 & INFS3102 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| INFS3203 | Systems Deployment & Implementation | INFS3103 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Semester 5 Total: | 12 | 7 | 9 | |||
| SEMESTER 6 | ||||||
| COMP2301 | Work Placement | COMP2201 ; CGPA>2.0 This course is the only course that the student may enroll for in a particular term. | - | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Semester 6 Total: | 9 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Year 2 Total: | 33 | 15 | 21 | |||
| Program Total | 66 | 42 | 40 | |||
Graduate Future Pathways:
Graduates of the Diploma in Information Systems (Dip. IS) program are eligible for advanced entry into the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems (B.Sc. IS). Graduates may also apply to the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (B.Sc. IT), the Bachelor of Science in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (B.Sc. DSAI), Software Engineering (B.Sc. SE) or the Bachelor of Science in Data and Cyber Security (B.Sc. DCS) programs.
Graduate Career Opportunities:
The Diploma in Information Systems (Dip. IS) is an applied program with learning outcomes closely linked to the labor market. A wide range of career opportunities in the field currently exist, and include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Junior Information Systems Administrator
- Information Systems Support Specialist
- System Architect Support Technician
- Information Systems Design Specialist
- Junior Information System Analyst
- Government Data System Support Specialist
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