At Okanagan College in Kelowna, Canada, Computer Information Systems Diploma is offered as a diploma in Information Systems & Technology programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 24,878 per year (CAD 5,696 per year for local students).
The Computer Information Systems Diploma draws together a wide range of computing, mathematics, business, and communications coursework aimed at roles across business organizations, technology companies, or government departments. Technical coursework covers software development, database systems, and systems analysis, including building software for computers, websites, and mobile applications, with an optional co-op placement available during the program.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Okanagan College's Computer Information Systems Diploma admits applicants with B.C. secondary-school graduation or the equivalent, or who are 19 years of age and out of secondary school for one year by the first day of classes. English is met by English 12 at a minimum of 60 per cent or an approved alternative (linked from the program page but not itemised there). Mathematics requires 60 per cent in Pre-Calculus 12, Principles of Mathematics 12, Adult Basic Education MATH 012, or Okanagan College MATH 120; or 67 per cent in the equivalent Grade 11 courses; or 70 per cent on the college's own Mathematics 11 or Mathematics 12 Proficiency Test. No IELTS, TOEFL or similar score is published. Admitted students must attend a mandatory orientation, are strongly advised to type at least 20 words per minute, need home internet access on a personal computer, and are recommended to complete a personal-suitability assessment.
Application Details
Start Date:Intakes published by Okanagan College for this program: September 2026 (Kelowna, Vernon). Campus availability differs by intake and the program page shows which are still open.
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants: there is no fixed closing date. For a Fall intake the College starts taking applications at 8:30 a.m. on October's first weekday of the preceding year, and for a Winter intake at 8:30 a.m. on February's first weekday of the preceding year, then keeps accepting them until the seats are gone - so apply early. Apply through EducationPlannerBC; the fee is $30 CAD. Okanagan College names this program in the group whose international application deadline is 30 June for a September start, with transcripts, proof of English, the admission deposit and any other conditions due by 15 July. For a January start the international deadline is 31 October (conditions by 15 November), and for the May or July sessions it is 28 February (conditions by 31 March). Missing a document deadline cancels the application. These dates are set college-wide for that named group, not for this program alone.
