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Overview

The Computer Systems Technology Diploma in Flexible Learning (CST FLEX) continues on from the Computer Systems Certificate (CSC), and provides advanced software, and web development skills, with higher levels of computer science and mathematics.

Flexible delivery of the CST Diploma at night and on the weekends is achieved through a series of laddered credentials leading to the Computer Systems Bachelor of Technology (CST BTech).

Participants are introduced to solving object-oriented design problems and building applications in C++, along with using Algorithms, design patterns and higher-level computing skills.

Students work in teams and gain hands-on experience with security foundations, how to leverage data communications and operating systems in advanced software and web applications.

There is also a foundation of project management, and statistics along with an overview of the Canadian legal system applying to IT issues, copyright, trademarks and privacy.

Over 1/3rd of the CST FLEX Diploma is made up of electives which parallel several options of the Full-time CST Diploma. Students choose from a variety of advanced application development courses in Java, .Net, Web, plus Linux, Agile, Amazon AWS, Database, Business Intelligence, Networking and Security.

The purpose of the CST Diploma is to provide advanced programming skills for application, web, and systems development in order to prepare students for intermediate Computing careers.

CST graduates may move on to the CST Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science (BScACS).

The CST Diploma has helped thousands graduates to start rewarding IT careers across Canada.

Entrance Requirements

The CST FLEX Diploma is 120 credits; 60 unique credits built on top of the 60 credits in the CSC.

Students must complete the majority of CSC, including Communications, Java, C, and Architecture, before applying to the CST FLEX Diploma.

Please Note: The CST FLEX Diploma requires a minimum of 2 years of study, with a maximum of 5 years to complete. Due to prerequisites and scheduling, it is not possible to complete this Flexible Learning program in a full-time delivery.

The absolute minimum time is 12 terms or 4 years to complete both the part-time CSC and CST FLEX Diploma.

For course and program planning before declaring the CST FLEX Diploma, please contact the department.

Entrance requirements

Completion of the Computer Systems Certificate (CSC) program
- Prior to submitting your program declaration request, please ensure that you are currently registered in the final four (or fewer) courses in the CSC and have successfully completed the following courses:
  - COMM 2216 or equivalent, and
  - COMP 2015 or COMP 2132, and
  - COMP 2522 or COMP 2526 or COMP 2613 or COMP 2601, and
  - COMP 2510 or COMP 2511, and
  - COMP 2721 or COMP 2825
Complete the following form for submission with your program declaration:
- Flexible Learning Self-Assessment - Computer Systems [PDF]

Be sure that you have the required knowledge and skills before enrolling in any courses. You are also expected to have excellent command of English and math at a BC high school Grade 12 level or equivalent.

International applicants

This program is available to international applicants. A valid study permit is required prior to starting the program.

Complete the following steps before declaring your program:

Create your BCIT ID. If you already have a BCIT ID, ensure that your personal profile is complete and current.
Submit your completed International Flexible Application [PDF] along with proof of your current level of English to international_flex@bcit.ca.
If you are in Canada, submit a photo or scan of your current status in Canada document to statusdoc@bcit.ca from your myBCIT email account.

BCIT International Student Centre will review your application and contact you with next steps.

Program declaration

Declaring your Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) program ensures that BCIT is aware of your intent to complete a program as it is currently outlined and also provides you the opportunity to apply for transfer credit.
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To declare the Computer Systems Technology FLEX Diploma program:

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Select Apply for a program and follow the prompts
Choose Part-time Program Declaration when selecting entrance type
Proceed with the declaration request

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Upon approval, a program plan letter will be sent to you confirming your program of study. Please allow approximately eight weeks for processing.

Costs & Supplies

This program is a course-by-course registration, there are approximately 36 individual courses in the entire series ASD, ACIS, CSC, CST/PTS.

The average course tuition is around $550 per course depending on credits. Textbooks are generally required and may cost $150+ for each course.

Credit for the CST FLEX Diploma calculated on top of the 60 credits in the CSC.

CST FLEX Diploma students will not receive dual credit for any course used in the CSC.

There are approximately 18 courses (60 credits) in this CST FLEX diploma completion segment depending on electives chosen.

Please budget an additional $9,500 for tuition on top of the CSC cost to complete this follow-on credential.

A total of 120 unique total credits from ASD, ACIS and CSC is required to graduate from the CST FLEX Diploma.

The cost of tuition and books for this series of laddered part-time credentials is approximately $20,000 for Canadian residents.

International students who are approved into CSC and CST FLEX will pay 3x standard tuition and need to budget over $60,000 for tuition and books.

Scheduling of Computing Flexible Learning courses typically does not allow students to attempt more than 3 courses simultaneously.

Students should not expect to complete the CST FLEX Diploma series in less than 4-5 years part-time.

Flexible Learning is market-driven course by course delivery and not all courses are available every term.

Please attend a program specific information session for more details.

Tuition fees

Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) tuition is charged on a course-by-course basis. Please see the Flexible Learning Tuition & Fees pages for more information:

Financial assistance

Financial assistance may be available for this program. For more information, please contact Student Financial Aid and Awards.

Courses

Program matrix

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1. Completion of the BCIT Computer Systems Certificate (60.0 credits):
The Computer Systems FLEX Diploma requires completion of a minimum of 60.0 credits on top of the 60.0 credits in the Computer Systems Certificate (CSC) for a total of 120.0 unique credits to graduate.

2. Required Courses (38.5 credits):			Credits
	COMP 1288	IT Project Management Fundamentals This hands-on course is aimed at BCIT Computing students who want to develop and implement an IT project plan. Students focus on Project Management best practices and decisions which apply across the IT sector including software development, building web sites and data analytics systems. COMP 1288 begins with a definition of Project Management fundamentals and terminology. Topics include: stakeholders, scope, deliverables, phases, milestones, deadlines, scheduling, estimates and budgets. Labs and exercises are designed to create project plans that identify and manage risk and take into account quality measures. There is a basic introduction to Microsoft Project software. Participants apply strategies to communicate project progress to stakeholders to keep IT projects on time and on budget. COMP 1288 is an elective in the Applied Computer Information Systems, ACIS and Agile Development Associate Certificates, it is required for the CST/PTS Diploma. Upon successful completion students will have an introduction to project management concepts and be able to conduct a post project evaluation. Prerequisite(s): COMP 1002 course outline	1.5
	COMP 3015	Web Application Development with PHP This hands-on advanced course follows COMP 2132 –Web Development with JavaScript and is aimed at students who already possess a solid understanding of web development and who have client-side programming experience. COMP 3015 begins with basic client-server concepts. Participants are then introduced to server-side programming with PHP and a variety of open-source software tools. Topics include: data encoding, regular expressions, input sanitization, dependency management with Composer, and common components to a typical web application. MySQL, password hashing, and TLS are also discussed. Labs and assignments include using: file I/O, password hashing functions, plus uploading images and other files to a server. Participants gain hands-on experience developing and deploying server-side software in an Object- Oriented Programming (OOP) approach Students practice obtaining and processing user input, basic web application security and how to mitigate the dangers of cross site scripting, session hijacking, and SQL injection. COMP 3015 is a required course in the Web and Mobile Application Development (WMA) Associate Certificate, and the CST FLEX Diploma, which have significant coding prerequisites. Note: Applied Web Development (AWD) students without Java or C# programming language experience are advised to complete COMP 3012 -Back-End Web Development with Node.js, prior to this course. Upon completion, successful students will be able to develop commercial quality web applications and move on to COMP 4669 -Advanced Web Applications with PHP. Prerequisite(s): 60% in COMP 2132 course outline	3.0
	COMP 3603	Application Development with C++* This hands-on computer programming software application development course follows on from COMP 2511 and COMP 2601. It assumes students have prior knowledge of both procedural programming with C and understand object-oriented programming fundamentals using Java or C#. COMP 3603 starts with a quick review of the language syntax that is common to C, Java, C# and C++. Students are then introduced to C++ classes, and how inheritance, polymorphism, abstraction and modularization all relate to the C++ language. Participants must provide their own current model PC, i5 or higher equivalent processor, 8 GB of RAM minimum, and 256 GB minimum storage. High-speed internet access is needed for online sections and for homework. Labs and exercises focus on the coding style and naming conventions used to build and deploy commercial quality C++ applications. Topics include: C++ Stream Input/Output, operator overloading, templates functions and classes, exception handling, and introduction to the Standard Template Library. Multiple inheritance to model complex algorithms is also discussed. Please Note: Attendance, participation in class and the BCIT Learning Hub are required. Students may have an average total time commitment of 16 total hours each week; 3 hours of class time, a 1-hour online component and 12+ hours of homework each week. COMP 3603 is the prerequisite for COMP 4603 – Advanced C++Application Development, starting September 2022. Both courses are electives in the Applied Software Development (ASD) Associate Certificate and both are required in the CST/PTS Diploma. Upon completion, successful students will be able to build and deploy well designed, entry-level C++ applications and be prepared to move on to COMP 4603- Advanced C++ Application Development. Prerequisite(s): 60% in COMP 2511 and 60% in COMP 2601 course outline	4.0
	COMP 3704	Applied IT Security Fundamentals IT security is growing area with several domains including both information security and network security. This course replaces COMP 3705 which covered both information security and network security. COMP 3704 will provide a more in depth overview of key topics in information security only and is one of the prerequisites for COMP 4704 Applied Network Security. IT professionals across multiple sectors from software development, database, web, mobile and networks will benefit from the material covered. This hands-on course is led by local industry experts who will share their knowledge and best practices for securing computer systems. Students will complete labs and exercises to experience applied IT security and gain a practical knowledge. Topics will include: security awareness, risk mitigation and control administration, data and application security, cryptography, attack techniques, penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, incident response, disaster recovery, and forensic analysis. In addition, information handling best practices, privacy and regulatory issues are discussed. Upon completion of this course, successful participants will be aware of best practices in IT security and how to implement secure information systems. Network related aspects of IT security are covered in the follow-on course, COMP 4704 “Applied Network Security". Prerequisite(s): 60% in COMP 1002 course outline	3.0
	COMP 3725	Data Communications for CST Following on from COMP 2825 Computer Architecture, students are introduced to the basic concepts and terminology related to data communications, networking and network topologies. COMP 3725 replaces COMP 3721 in the CST/PTS Diploma and is equivalent to the full-time CST Diploma course. Students will learn about the TCP/IP protocol suite and the principles of protocols at the physical, data link, network and transport layers, the characteristics of transmission media, analog/digital transmission, multiplexing/switching techniques, basic error detection and correction, elementary data link protocols, flow control and an introduction to routing and congestion control issues. Multiple access protocols, the UDP and TCP protocols, networking and internetworking devices, LANs and WANs will also be discussed. The course has a strong emphasis on data communications at the physical layer and the assignments will reinforce the fundamental concepts and analysis techniques. Upon successful completion, students will be familiar with network protocol implementation using a layered approach and apply basic data communication theory to the design and analysis of networks. Prerequisite(s): 60% in COMP 2825 or 50% in COMP 2721 course outline	5.0
	COMP 3761	Algorithm Analysis and Design In this hands-on course, Java programming students who have also taken Discrete Math will develop their ability to analyze and design computer algorithms. In particular, learners will analyze the time and space complexity of programs, solve nontrivial programming problems using algorithmic techniques, and prove that their solution is correct. The emphasis will be on developing the practical skills of analysis and design. Topics include: evaluating time and space complexity and designing solutions by using appropriate data structures or applying techniques such as recursion, parsing and graph algorithms. Prerequisite(s): 50% in COMP 2121 and (50% in COMP 2522 or 50% in COMP 2526 or 60% in COMP 2601 or 60% in COMP 2613 or 60% in COMP 3601) course outline	4.0
	COMP 3832	Object Oriented Software Design COMP 3832 will be replaced with COMP 3833 starting September 2023. This hands-on course follows on from COMP 2831 Business Analysis and Systems Design and replaces COMP 3831. Object-oriented software design includes Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD). COMP 3832 is aimed at systems analysts, designers and developers who already know how to write code and understand the Software development Life Cycle (SDLC). Exercises and lab work allow students to perform an Object-Oriented Analysis (OOA) based on given requirements. After first identifying business classes students then produce a business model which will be transformed into a design model through Object-Oriented Design (OOD). Topics include: design patterns, anti-patterns, refactoring and General Responsibility Assignment Software Patterns (GRASP). An Agile iterative approach will be followed throughout the OOAD process. Labs include the use of a CASE tool to draw the Unified Modeling Language (UML) diagrams necessary to support the OOAD activities. Upon completion successful students will be able to demonstrate the ability to analyze, design and construct software applications to industry standards. This course is offered in the fall (September) and spring (April) terms. Prerequisite(s): 60% in COMP 2831 and (60% in COMP 2601 or 60% in COMP 2526) course outline	2.0
	COMP 4603	Advanced C++ Application Development This hands-on advanced software application development course follows on from COMP 2511 and COMP 3603. It assumes students have solid knowledge of procedural programming with C, understand object-oriented programming and are able to write intermediate-level programs in C++. COMP 4603 starts with a quick review of writing and testing a well formed C++ program. Students are then introduced to best practices, common design patterns and features added to the C++ language up to C++ 20 to develop significant software applications to industry standards. Participants must provide their own current model PC, i5 or higher equivalent processor, 8 GB of RAM minimum, and 256 GB minimum storage. High-speed internet access is needed for online sections and for homework. Labs and exercises focus on building and deploying advanced C++ software applications for business and commercial use. Please Note: Attendance, participation in class and the BCIT Learning Hub are required. Students may have an average total time commitment of 16 total hours each week; 3 hours of synchronous class time, 1+ hour asynchronous activity in the BCIT Learning Hub. Participants should plan for 12+ hours of homework, reading and research each week. COMP 3603 and COMP 4603 are electives in the Applied Software Development (ASD) Associate Certificate and both are required in the CST/PTS Diploma. COMP 4603 – Advanced C++Application Development replaces COMP 2618 and will be offered starting September 2022. Upon completion, successful students will be able to build and deploy advanced C++ software applications to industry standards. COMP 4603 will be offered in the fall (September) and winter (January) terms. Prerequisite(s): 60% in COMP 2511 and 60% in COMP 3603 course outline	4.0
	COMP 4737	Introduction to Operating Systems for CST Following on from “Procedural Programming with C" and “Computer Architecture and Organization"; students are introduced to the basic concepts, terminology and leveraging operating systems for concurrent software applications. COMP 4737 replaces COMP 4731 in the CST/PTS Diploma. Participants focus on using concurrent programming: processes and threads, inter-process communication (IPC), synchronization and mutual exclusion, deadlock and starvation with an introduction to memory organization. Theoretical topics include: overall operating system structure, operating systems services, how these services are used, and kernel architecture. Labs and exercises reinforce concepts with examples of using these operating system services within application programs. This course is equivalent to COMP 4736 in the Full-time CST Diploma. Upon successful completion, students will be able analyze, design and implement concurrent software applications. COMP 4737 is required for the Computer Systems (CST/PTS) Diploma and is offered twice per year the Winter (January) and Spring (May) terms. Prerequisite(s): (50% in COMP 2510 or 60% in COMP 2511) and (50% in COMP 2721 or 60% in COMP 2825) course outline	4.0
	LIBS 7102	Ethics for Computing Professionals The course examines ethical and legal issues related to employment as a computing professional, including tensions between personal interests, interests of the company and interests of clients. This course identifies and examines a range of ethical dilemmas likely to be encountered by professionals in the computing industry. Students will be given the theoretical tools to identify and analyze the issues, evaluate them, and propose solutions. Students will develop competence in moral reasoning through examining case studies that describe ethical and legal problems including: Employment (e.g., resume padding, resume fraud, employment contract, conflict of interests, rights and duties of employers and employees, etc.) Remote work (e.g., productivity, trust, opportunities for promotions, privacy, security, etc.) Contracts (e.g., non-disclosure and non-compete agreements, contract law, freedom and autonomy, etc.) Internet fraud (e.g., cybercrime, fraud, hacking, spoofing, phishing, dark patterns, etc.) Property rights (e.g., intellectual property, trade secrets, copyright, patents, open-source code, screen scraping, selecting software licenses, etc.) Data (e.g., data storage, data privacy, data residency, data custody, professional negligence, legal data protection, hacking, spoofing, phishing, fiduciary obligations, etc.). The course is required for the CST Diploma and will be offered in the spring (May) and winter (January) terms. Prerequisite(s): BCIT ENGL 1177, or 6 credits BCIT Communication at 1100-level or above, or 3 credits of a university/college first-year social science or humanities course. course outline	4.0
	MATH 1060	Statistics for Data Analysis This hands-on course introduces descriptive statistics, basic inferential statistics, linear regression, and probability concepts and calculations. Emphasis throughout the course will be placed on using statistical methods for the exploration and analysis of data sets. This introduction will enable students to use statistics for data analysis, will prepare them for “Data Analytics/Mining,” and covers topics appropriate for anyone seeking a first statistics course. Labs and exercises employ standard graphical methods to represent statistical data. Hypothesis tests, including ANOVA, are used to test for significant differences between multiple groups. Students will be introduced to the open source R Programming language, a statistical analysis tool used to extract meaningful information from a variety of scientific, industrial and commercial data sets. Upon successful completion, students will be able to carry out calculations, perform statistical decision making and solve problems with involving collected data. This course prepares the student to move on to MATH 3060 and is a required course for the Applied Data Analytics Certificate offered by BCIT Computing. Prerequisite(s): Math 12 Pre-Calculus or equivalent. course outline	3.0
	MATH 1061	Computer Simulations for Statistics This course allows students to learn, practice and demonstrate competency in knowledge of computer statistical simulation methods that are not covered in Math 1060. Math 1060 plus Math 1061 together are equivalent to Full-Time CST Math 3042. Math 1061 is required for the CST/PTS Diploma and is only offered in the winter (January) and summer (August) terms. Prerequisite(s): 60% in MATH 1060 course outline	1.0
*Check Computing Flexible Learning Course and Program Changes for equivalents.

3. Complete a minimum of 21.5 credits from the following list of electives:			Credits
Unless previously completed in the Computer Systems Certificate (CSC), the following courses must be taken as electives (7.0 credits):
	COMP 1011	UX/UI Development This hands-on introduction to UX/UI is aimed at those who want to experience the development of user interfaces for applications, web sites, mobile applications, and information systems. COMP 1011 follows an iterative and agile approach focusing on User-Centered Design (UCD) as the motivator for product direction. Participants are expected to work within interdisciplinary teams, there will be an emphasis on collaboration, brainstorming, and the continued evolution of an interface concept based on UCD. User Experience (UX) encompasses a wide range of activities including User Interface (UI) design, Information Architecture (IA) and user research. Usability design and testing, tight integration and collaboration with software development processes are included in UX. COMP 1011 is required in the Computer Systems Certificate, CSC and is an elective in several other Computing programs. Upon completion, successful students will be able to incorporate user-centered iterative design principles and processes into a wide variety of IT projects. Prerequisite(s): 60% in COMP 2831 or 60% in COMP 2501 or 60% in COMP 2132 course outline	3.0
	COMP 2833	Agile Scrum Methods This hands-on course follows on from COMP 2831 and begins with an in-depth overview of the goals of Agile, followed by hands-on Scrum implementations. Students will practice how to implement primary agile methods within the Scrum Framework. COMP 2833 assumes that all participants have strong English communication and interpersonal skills. In class exercises include: self-directed teams, writing of user stories, Agile estimating with relative sizing, co-location, metric reporting and test-driven development. Topics include: Scrum, and Lean/Kanban. Participants will experience the roles of Scrum Master, Scrum Product Owner, and Developer, both real-time in class and also online with a dispersed agile team. As an added bonus, this course helps students prepare to challenge the Professional Scrum Master™(PSM 1) certification exam from Scrum.org (additional cost). COMP 2833 is a required course in the Computer Systems Certificate (CSC) and an elective in the Applied Software Development (ASD) Associate Certificate. It is the prerequisite for the follow-on COMP 2836 - Agile Product Owner course in the Agile Development Associate Certificate from BCIT Computing. Upon completion, successful students will have gained significant experience forming and working in Agile teams. Prerequisite(s): 60% in COMP 2831 course outline	4.0

The remainder of the 21.5 elective credits must be selected from the following:			Credits
If COMP 2617 was completed as part of CSC, an additional 4.0 elective credits are required. Courses completed as part of the CSC may not be re-taken or counted for credit in this diploma. This credential is built upon the CSC and requires 60.0 additional, unique credits.
	COMP 2010	MS Office Applications This hands-on course follows on from COMP 1002 -Applied Computer Concepts and is aimed at students who are already able to use a Windows PC and able to manage files on a network, in the cloud. Topics include essential skills for proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint using a student version of MS Office 365, hosted by BCIT. COMP 2010 includes lectures, lab exercises and assignments outside of class in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint. Students will also receive an introduction to simple databases with MS Access and be prepared to move on to the follow-on 6-week courses offered once per year: COMP 2361 MS Word Advanced in October, and COMP 2362 MS Excel Advanced in June. COMP 2010 is required in the Applied Computer Information Systems (ACIS) Associate Certificate. It is an elective in the Technical Writing Associate Certificate and the Computer Systems PTS Diploma from BCIT Computing. Upon successful completion, students will be able to create, edit and manage documents, spreadsheets, and presentations in the cloud. Prerequisite(s): COMP 1002 course outline	3.0
	COMP 2052	Android and Mobile Application Development Tools COMP 2052 provides an introduction to mobile application development using tools and scripting languages rather than object-oriented programing languages. This hands-on course follows on from COMP 1850 and (COMP 2015 or COMP 2132) and assumes students already understand how to develop and deploy web sites with HMTL5, CSS3 and JavaScript. Participants do not need to be object-oriented programmers however they should have significant experience using mobile apps. Students will design and develop web-based, native and hybrid mobile applications using jQuery Mobile, Android Studio, Apache Cordova, and other tools. Labs and exercises focus on how to implement entry level, mobile applications for Android and other mobile web platforms. Topics include a comparison of native, hybrid and web based mobile technologies. Starting with the fundamentals of web-based mobile applications, Android Studio and Apache Cordova are used to implement web-based, native, and cross-platform mobile solutions. COMP 2052 is an elective in the CST/PTS Diploma, the Web and Mobile Development (AMD) and Applied Web Development (AWD) associate certificates from BCIT Computing. Upon successful completion, students will be able to choose from a variety of tool sets for platform independent mobile and web application development. This course will only be offered once per year in the April term. Prerequisite(s): 60% in COMP 2132 course outline	3.0
	COMP 2156	Introduction to Microsoft Power BI Power BI is a Microsoft collection of tools and an analytics service for data visualization and business intelligence reporting. BCIT Computing offers a series of MS Power Bi courses. COMP 2156 is a hands-on intro course designed for database professionals, data analysts, business analysts and managers. It follows on from COMP 2362 or COMP 2364, it assumes that students have an understanding of statistics for data analysis and advanced functions of MS Excel. Students begin with a brief introduction to the building blocks of Microsoft Power BI and its related services. They are shown how to get a variety of data into the Power BI Desktop from multiple sources. In class labs and exercises focus on how to model, explore, clean and transform simple data for business reports. Topics include: Data Analysis Expressions, DAX, relationships and Data Visualization. Labs and assignments are designed to provide best practices that can be transferred to the workplace. Participants must provide their own current model PC capable of running Windows 10 and MS Excel, with an i5 or higher equivalent processor, 8 GB minimum RAM, and 256 GB minimum storage. High-speed internet access is needed for online sections and for homework. COMP 2156 is an elective in several BCIT Computing credentials including the CST Diploma (FLEX), and a required course in the Applied Data Analytics Certificate (ADAC). By the end of this course successful students will be able use the Power BI unified analytics platform to build and publish high quality dashboards to the web. They will be prepared to move on to the next level COMP 3156 –MS Power BI Optimization and COMP 3157–MS Power BI Advanced Data Visualization. Prerequisite(s): 60% in COMP 2362 or 60% in COMP 2364 course outline	1.5
	COMP 2252	SAP Crystal Reports Crystal Reports by SAP is a low-code well established reporting solution used to create reports and dashboards from a wide variety of data sources, with minimal coding for Business Intelligence (BI). Students who know how to use a Windows PC and MS Office are introduced to planning and developing business intelligence reports. COMP 2252 participants will create dynamic reports and dashboards. Labs and exercises apply best practices in: report design, how to extract and manipulate data, and display information in custom formats from many sources. COMP 2252 is an elective in Applied Computer Applications (ACA); Applied Computer Information Systems (ACIS); Applied Database Administration and Design (ADAD) Associate Certificates, as well as the Applied Data Analytics Certificate (ADAC) and the Computer Systems Technology (CST FLEX) Diploma. Please note: This course will be offered in the January (Winter) or September (Fall) terms. By the end of this course, successful students will be able to use Crystal Reports to display and analyze data visually for BI and to make actionable decisions. Prerequisite(s): 60% in COMP 2010 or 60% in COMP 2364 course outline	3.0
	COMP 2256	Introduction to Visual Analytics with Tableau This hands-on course is designed for database professionals, data analysts, business analysts and managers, who want to analyze and visualize data from a variety of sources. Students begin with a foundation in data visualization techniques and principles. Effective data analysis techniques, and industry standard best practices are discussed. Through hands-on labs, assignments, projects and group work, participants learn how to build insightful and interactive dashboards. Participants learn to present compelling visuals via lab exercises and assignments. Tableau dashboard performance considerations are discussed. Students registered in COMP 2256 will receive a student license for Tableau software for their home machines for the duration of the course and have access to a Tableau subject matter expert with industry experience. This course is an elective in five School of Computing and Academic Studies credential programs; Computer Systems Technology Diploma (CST/PTS), Applied Computer Information Systems (ACIS), Applied Computer Applications (ACA), Applied Database Administration and Design (ADAD) and Technical Writing. COMP 2256 is a requirement for the Applied Data Analytics Certificate (ADAC). A project presentation is required and designed to help the students become better communicators. By the end of this course successful participants will be able to produce highly interactive graphs, reports and dashboards that access and visualize data from a multiple sources. We recommend that students working toward a Computing credential complete COMP 1630 first. Prerequisite(s): COMP 1002 course outline	3.0
	COMP 2362	Microsoft Excel Advanced This instructor lead, hands-on course continues on from COMP 2010. Students must have prior knowledge and skills at using the basic and intermediate features of MS Excel before starting this Advanced MS Excel course. Participants start at an intermediate level and progress to expert in just 6 lessons while practicing how to create and manage a variety of meaningful spreadsheets. COMP 2362 focuses on the best practices, time saving techniques and how to use MS Excel to create to analyze, communicate and manage information. Lectures, lab exercises in class and assignments outside of class are used for an applied learning experience. Advanced topics include: consolidating data in multiple worksheets templates, dealing with error messages, solver and basic macros. Students who have not completed COMP 2010 should know subtotalling, pivot tables and pivot charts. Participants progress from intermediate to expert in just 6 weeks. This course is an elective in the Applied Computer Information Systems (ACIS) Associate Certificate from BCIT Computing. By the end of this course, successful participants will be expert end users of MS Excel. This course is offered once a year in the Spring (April) term. Prerequisite(s): 60% in COMP 2010 course outline	1.5
	COMP 2629	Enterprise Networking Fundamentals Following on from COMP 1002 students are introduced to the fundamental concepts and terminology related to data communications and enterprise networks. COMP 2629 is required for Applied Network Administration and Design, ANAD and is also an elective in the CST/PTS Diploma. This course is also equivalent to ACIT 2620 - Principles of Enterprise Networking, in the full-time CIT Diploma. Students are introduced to the basic (design, implementation and management) concepts and terminology related to data communications and networking. The OSI model as well as the TCP/IP protocol suite at the physical, data link, network and transport layers are used throughout the course to demonstrate concepts and implementation. Topics include: network topology, protocols, transmission media, switching techniques, access control and addressing for wired and wireless networks. There is also an overview of network security and network management principles. Participants will investigate how requirements relate to network design and network administration. They will also study how computers exchange data over LANs and WANs. Labs and exercises will examine network protocol implementation as well as show how to troubleshoot and improve network design. Upon successful completion, students will be prepared to start COMP 3700 MS Windows Server Administration. They will have a practical understanding of the principles of data communications for enterprise networks. This course is offered in the April (spring) or September (fall) terms. Prerequisite(s): 60% in COMP 1002 course outline	4.0
	COMP 2766	Introduction to Linux This hands-on course follows on from COMP 1002 and assumes proficiency with a PC and file management. Students are introduced to command line Linux concepts using the GNU/Linux operating system on the Intel platform. Participants will install the Linux operating system, partition a disk, create and mount a file system, and configure the boot loader and services. COMP 2766 labs and exercises focus on how to navigate the file system, manipulate files and directories, and set permissions. Participants will manage processes, users, groups and passwords in a Linux environment and learn to edit text files using vi editor. They will also practice how to redirect input, output, manage error messages, plus use shell metacharacters. Topics include: login procedures, the Linux/Unix shell, the file system, and directory management, text editing and process control. Linux system security concepts are also discussed. COMP 2766 provides a working knowledge of how to install, set up and configure Linux. It is an elective in applied Network Administration and Design (ANAD) Associate Certificate and the CST FLEX Diploma. Upon successful completion, students will have a basic foundation of the Linux environment and be prepared for the follow on COMP 2767 Linux Administration. Please note COMP 2766 is only offered in the winter (January) or fall (September) terms. Prerequisite(s): 60% in COMP 1002 course outline	4.0
	COMP 2767	Linux Administration This course follows from COMP 2766 and is designed for students who already have a solid foundation in command line Linux. Participants start by customizing and fine tuning an automated CentOS distribution based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Students then learn to perform more advanced Linux administrative tasks. Through hands-on exercises and labs, students will monitor the system, troubleshoot common problems, secure the system, and maintain the entire system. Topics include: Apache, OpenSSH, DHCP, FACLs, scripting, RPM/YUM, iptables, and basic troubleshooting for Linux Administrators. Students will configure a web server, schedule tasks, install and maintain software, and troubleshoot common problems encountered by Linux system administrators. Additional topics include how to configure and analyze logs, impose filesystem quotas, implement kernel level firewalling, and configure filesystem access control lists. This course is an elective in the Applied Network Administration and Design (ANAD) Associate Certificate and the CST/PTS Diploma. COMP 2766 and COMP 2767 together are equivalent to ACIT 2420 in the CIT Diploma. Upon completion of this course, successful participants will be aware of best practices in Linux Administration. Note: This course is offered in the April term. Prerequisite(s): 60% in COMP 2766 course outline	3.0
	COMP 2836	Agile Product Owner This hands-on course follows on from COMP 2833, and builds on the content of the Scrum Guide. Students who have experience applying Agile Scrum Methods and the Scrum Framework will use integrated case studies for Agile Business Systems Analysis. COMP 2836 assumes student participation in exercises and simulations within the Scrum and Kanban frameworks. Topics include: forming self-directed teams, understanding team dynamics and Agile coaching. In class exercises include applying Agile Project Leadership styles through role-play in actual teams. Participants learn to embrace the continual flow of changing requirements as well as how to scale the agile techniques to apply Scrum to large-scale and geographically distributed projects. Continuous collaboration with the product owner and the self-directed Agile Project Leaders team is reinforced. As an added bonus, this course helps students prepare to challenge the Certified Scrum Product Owner®(PSPO1), certification exam from Scrum.org (additional cost). Students engage in delivering business value to clients with production ready concepts early and throughout the project. COMP 2836 is a required course in the Agile Development Associate Certificate and is an elective in the Computer Systems Technology (CST FLEX) Diploma. Upon completion, successful students will have gained significant experience with Agile Analysis methods, techniques and best practices as a Scrum Product Owner, working on Agile teams. This course will be offered once per year in the winter (January) term, online. Prerequisite(s): 60% in COMP 2833 course outline	4.0
	COMP 2909	Front-End Web Development with Angular and Vue.js This hands-on web development course follows on from COMP 2132. It was designed for students with prior experience developing web pages using HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript. Angular and Vue are popular JavaScript open-source front-end application frameworks for developing modularized single-page applications and building user interfaces. COMP 2909 starts with Angular development fundamentals, students are shown how to build components, modules, and services for data-driven, client-side web applications. Vue.js is then used for rapid modular web application development. Exercises also include: routing, asynchronous JSON transfer, and validation. These features are then implemented using Vue.js. Automated testing and redux architecture are also introduced using Angular. There is a brief introduction to using Angular with the Apache Cordova framework for platform independent mobile development for Android and iOS. Participants may also want to complete COMP 3012 -Back-End Web Development with Node.js, COMP 3013 -Front-End Web Development with React.js, and COMP 3015 -Web Application Development with PHP. Students must provide their own current model PC, i5 or higher equivalent processor, 8 GB of RAM minimum, and 256 GB minimum storage. Highspeed internet access is needed for online sections and for homework. COMP 2909 is an elective in several BCIT Computing applied associate certificate as well as the CST FLEX Diploma. Upon completion, successful students will be able to use Angular and Vue frameworks to develop data-driven and interactive single-page web applications for all mainstream browsers. This course is offered in the fall (October) and winter (February). Prerequisite(s): 60% in COMP 2132 course outline	1.5
	COMP 3012	Back-End Web Development with Node.js* This hands-on course follows on from COMP 2132 and replaces COMP 2912. It was designed for students with prior experience developing web pages using HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript. Students must provide their own current model PC, i5 or higher equivalent processor, 8 GB of RAM minimum, and 256 GB minimum storage. Highspeed internet access is needed for online sections and for homework. Starting with how Node.js fits into client-server software architecture, participants will focus on the Node.js programming model. Labs and exercises cover creating, installing and using node modules. Web frameworks like Express.js and Jest as used to build and test powerful web applications. Students will experience how Node.js is used by enterprise environments and modern web stacks like MEAN and MERN. Topics include: how to build, and deploy a RESTful API following best-practices, and learn error handling strategies. Typescript integration with Node.js as well as how to connect to databases will also be discussed. Please Note: Attendance, participation in class and the BCIT Learning Hub are required. Students may have an average total time commitment of 11 hours each week; with 3 hours of class time, and 8 hours of homework. Web developers should also consider multiple advanced JavaScript tools including: COMP 2909 Angular and Vue.js Fundamentals and COMP 3013 Front-End Web Development with React.js. COMP 3012 is an elective in several BCIT Computing applied associate certificates; Web Development (AWD), Web and Mobile Application Development (WMA), Advanced Java Development (AJD) and Advanced .NET Development; as well as the CST FLEX Diploma. Upon completion, successful students will be able to use Node.js to build robust, scalable, data intensive web applications with user authentication. Prerequisite(s): 60% in COMP 2132 course outline	3.0
	COMP 3013	Front-End Web Development with React.js* React.js is an open source JavaScript library widely used to create fast, modular web and mobile applications. This hands-on course follows on from COMP 2132 and was designed for students with prior experience developing web pages using HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript. Students must provide their own current model PC, i5 or higher equivalent processor, 8 GB of RAM minimum, and 256 GB minimum storage. Highspeed internet access is needed for online sections and for homework. Starting with an introduction to React.js concepts, participants concentrate on how React works with browsers and the Document Object Model (DOM). Then students use the modern Hooks API to built clean and testable components. Instructor led labs and exercises focus on how to structure and develop single-page applications using NPM, Webpack and Babel, following current industry standards. Topics include: Routing, Server-Side Rendering, Styling, State Management, and deployment. Please Note: Attendance, participation in class and the BCIT Learning Hub are required. Students may have an average total time commitment of 11 hours each week; with 3 hours of class time, and 8 hours of homework. Web developers should also consider learning multiple advanced JavaScript tools including: COMP 2909 -Angular and Vue.js Fundamentals and COMP 3012 Back-End Web Development with Node.js. COMP 3013 is an elective in several BCIT Computing applied associate certificates; Web Development (AWD), Web and Mobile Application Development (WMA), Advanced Java Development (AJD) and Advanced .NET Development; as well as the CST/PTS Diploma. Upon completion successful participants will be able to use React to create and deploy dynamic web applications quickly, with more functionality and less code. This course replaces COMP 2913 as of January 2023. Prerequisite(s): 60% in COMP 2132 course outline	3.0
	COMP 3156	MS Power BI Optimization Following on from COMP 2156 , and parallel to COMP 3157, this hands-on advanced course was designed for Business Intelligence and Data Analysts. Students who already know how to use Power BI to build and publish reports begin with an in-depth introduction to Star Schema and its relevance to optimal Power BI data modeling. COMP 3156 in-class labs and exercises focus on specific strategies to optimize large complex Power BI data models and how to leverage Power BI Service in the cloud for fast performing reports. Topics include relational data modeling in Power BI, Designing Import, DirectQuery, and Composite Data Models. There is also an in-depth explanation of Power BI Service Performance Monitoring. Tabular Editor and DAX Studio are also discussed. Labs and assignments include managing security permissions, data visibility based on role as and leveraging specialized third-party tools. Tabular Editor and DAX Studio are used to monitor and evaluate data model performance. Participants must provide their own current model PC capable of running Windows 10 and MS Excel, with an i5 or higher equivalent processor, 8 GB minimum RAM, and 256 GB minimum storage. High-speed internet access is needed for online sections and for homework. COMP 3156 is an elective in several BCIT Computing credentials including the CST Diploma (FLEX), and the Applied Data Analytics Certificate (ADAC). By the end of this course, successful students will be able to build advanced, optimized data models and use the Power BI Service cloud environment. Prerequisite(s): 60% in COMP 2156 course outline	1.5
	COMP 3157	MS Power BI Advanced Data Visualization Following on from COMP 2156, and parallel to COMP 3156, this hands-on advanced course was designed for Business Intelligence and Data Analysts. Students who already know how to use Power BI to build and publish reports begin with an in-depth introduction to the dashboard development process. COMP 3157 in-class labs and exercises focus on creating advanced user-friendly reports and dashboards. Topics include visualization best practices, misleading data visualization practices to avoid, how to manage dashboard development projects and more. There is also an in-depth explanation of the Guided Analytics Approach and Dashboard UI/UX principles are also discussed. Labs and assignments include creating advanced reports with Power BI Desktop, identifying common data visualization pitfalls and discussing methods to apply visualization best practices. Participants must provide their own current model PC capable of running Windows 10 and MS Excel, with an i5 or higher equivalent processor, 8 GB minimum RAM, and 256 GB minimum storage. High-speed internet access is needed for online sections and for homework. COMP 3157 is an elective in several BCIT Computing credentials including the CST Diploma (FLEX), and the Applied Data Analytics Certificate (ADAC). By the end of this course, successful students will be able to build innovative and accessible dashboards for various stakeholder groups. Prerequisite(s): 60% in COMP 2156 course outline	1.5
	COMP 3215	AWS Academy Cloud Architecting This hands-on course shows students how to build secure and reliable applications leveraging Amazon Web Services or the AWS Cloud. It is aimed at JavaScript and software developers and assumes that the participants are familiar with general networking concepts, application design, programming, multi-tier architectures and cloud computing concepts. Students begin with a self-study of AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Essentials and how to utilize the AWS Cloud. They become familiar with standard industry solutions and designing new solutions using a wide variety of AWS services. COMP 3215 is a BYOD (bring your own device) course. Students must provide their own Windows 10, Mac or Linux dual core laptop with a minimum of 8GB RAM to participate in this course. Labs and assignments use a web browser to access course content. Some exercises require the installation and usage of command line tools. BCIT Computing is an AWS Academy partner. COMP 3215 is an elective in several BCIT Computing PTS programs including the: Advanced Java Development, Advanced .NET Development Associate Certificates and the CST/PTS Diploma. Upon course completion successful participants will be able to design scalable and secure distributed systems on AWS. COMP 3215 is offered once per year in January (Winter) term. Prerequisite(s): (60% in COMP 2912 or 60% in COMP 3012) or (50% in COMP 2522 or 50% in COMP 2526 or 60% in COMP 2613 or 60% in COMP 2601) or (60% in COMP 2614 or 60% in COMP 3602 or 50% in COMP 3951) course outline	3.0
	COMP 3601	Application Development with Java This forth-level programming course follows on from COMP 2601 and assumes students have significant prior knowledge of object-oriented programming using Java. COMP 3601 starts with using Java core APIs and the Eclipse IDE with industry standard coding styles and naming conventions. Students practice how to build and deploy commercial quality Java applications with Event Driven Architecture. Labs and exercises use a variety of skills to debug programs and use design patterns to develop advanced applications in Java. Topics include: packages, inner classes, file I/O, an overview of database connectivity, user interfaces, model-view-controller (MVC) and other design patterns for standalone Java applications as well as Java web applications. Participants develop database enabled web applications and are introduced to Java web tier development. There is a focus on the design and how to build, deploy and distribute Java web applications into application servers. They configure and customize a simple web application server with Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) to create and edit data from Java Web Applications. Maven is used with Java Servlets as web application controllers and Java Server Pages (JSP) to build and deploy Java web apps on JEE containers, implemented by a WildFly application server. COMP 3601 is part of three BCIT Computing Associate Certificates; Applied Software Development (ASD), Advanced Java Application Development (AJD), a prerequisite for Web and Mobile Applications (WMA) and a recommended elective in the CST FLEX Diploma. Upon completion, successful students will be able to build and deploy well designed basic Java Web applications and be prepared to move on to COMP 4601- Advanced Java Web App Development. Prerequisite(s): 60% in COMP 2601 course outline	4.0
	COMP 3602	Application Development with C# This fourth-level computer programming course follows on from COMP 2601 and assumes prior knowledge of object-oriented programming using Java. COMP 3602 starts with an introduction to C# programming with Microsoft Visual Studio and the .NET Framework for application development. Labs and assignments are designed to reinforce Microsoft industry standard naming conventions and best practices. Topics include: Windows Forms and controls, event-driven programming, deploying a web service, asynchronous programming, working with SQL databases and effective application debugging. Students build graphical user interfaces (GUIs) and design Windows application software. COMP 3602 is an elective in the Applied Software Development (ASD) Associate Certificate. It is a prerequisite for COMP 4602. Both .NET courses are required in the Advanced .NET Development (AND) Associate Certificate, and are electives the CST/FLEX Diploma. Upon completion, successful students will be able to use C# to build and deploy cross platform software applications with the latest .NET technologies. Prerequisite(s): 60% in COMP 2601 course outline	4.0
	COMP 3617	Android and Mobile Applications in Java Continuing on from COMP 2613 or COMP 3601, this hands-on course is designed for those who already understand how to use Java to develop applications to industry standards. Students who are experienced Java programmers are introduced to the Kotlin programming language to develop, debug and deploy Android applications. This is a BYOD course not in a computer lab. Students must provide their own Windows, Mac or Linux laptop to participate in this course. See the current Android Studio hardware requirements. Please note: BCIT does provide technical support for student's hardware or operating systems. Labs and assignments explore and use Android Studio, SDK tools - avd, adb etc., to build and deploy Android applications on the emulator(s). Topics include: Designing user interfaces with Layouts, Fragments and Activities. Students learn to manage Android Resources, work with Manifest files, persist data, create Services, leverage multi-threading constructs and make use of REST endpoints. Other topics of discussion include Location Based Services, network connectivity, accessing cloud services and data. This course is an elective in the CST/PTS Diploma. Upon completion, students may continue on to advanced courses and programs, COMP 3617 is a required course for the Web and Mobile Application Development Associate Certificate and an elective in the Advanced Java Development Associate Certificate. By the end of this course successful participants will complete a final project which includes using Java to design, build, and package and deploy an Android application to a mobile device. COMP 3617 is under review and not currently being offered. Prerequisite(s): COMP 2522 or COMP 2613 or COMP 3601 course outline	3.0
	COMP 3700	Microsoft Windows Server Administration This hands-on course follows on from COMP 1002 and COMP 2629. Students, who already understand how to use MS Windows, network data communication, and TCP will work in teams to plan, install and administer Microsoft Windows Server 2019. COMP 3700 is delivered in a virtual environment using VMWARE. Students are required to provide their own SSD drive with 120 GB capacity for back-up each week. Participants will gain experience and best practices of administration used in a client /server network environment. Topics include: Design and Implement Active Directory, create and maintain users and groups, roaming profiles, DHCP, VPN, RDS management, storage solutions using RAID, print servers. Group policies, backup management, and disaster recovery are also discussed. There is an overview of troubleshooting, performance monitoring and fine-tuning MS Windows Server for optimal performance. Participants will be prepared to continue to COMP 4704 Applied Network Security. Upon completion, successful students will be able to use built-in troubleshooting tools, monitor performance, and implement a security and recovery plan for Windows Server 2019. Please note: COMP 3700 is only offered once per year in the fall (September) term. Prerequisite(s): 60% in COMP 2629 course outline	3.0
	COMP 3771	MS PowerShell Scripting Microsoft PowerShell is a popular task automation and configuration framework. PowerShell includes scripting tools to automate and control systems, programs and files to improve productivity and reduce effort in all aspects of Windows computing. COMP 3771 is a hands-on lab course aimed network or database administrators and software developers. PowerShell scripts are used for network or database automation, monitoring and maintenance, and can also automate tasks for testing software programs and rapid application development. Starting with a basic introduction to scripting with the Command Prompt window, the course then focuses on how to use MS PowerShell with Windows. There will be a brief overview of using Azure resources in PowerShell. COMP 3771 is an elective in the Applied Network Administration and Design, and Applied Database Administration and Design Associate Certificates, plus the CST FLEX Diploma. Students must provide their own current model Windows capable PC, i5 or higher equivalent processor, 8 GB of RAM minimum, and 256 GB minimum storage. High-speed internet access is needed for online sections and for homework. Successful participants will be able to automate many tasks with Microsoft PowerShell and reduce repetitive tasks by creating scripts that can run interactively or automatically. This course is offered in April (spring/summer) and September (fall) terms. Prerequisite(s): 60% in COMP 1516 or 60% in COMP 1630 or 60% in COMP 3700 course outline	3.0
	COMP 3829	Quality Assurance and Software Testing Following on from COMP 2831 - Business Analysis and Systems Design, this hands-on course introduces the concepts, tools and processes needed to be perform Quality Assurance (QA) and software testing. Students with some programming background are shown best practices and will focus on creating and executing test plans using test cases and test scripts. They will practice how to record and report results, as well as document identified issues. Exercises and labs will include using popular open source QA software testing and tracking tools. Topics include: Black Box, White Box and Grey Box testing techniques and all aspects of QA planning and execution. Automated testing topics include constructing a framework, scripting techniques, generating test data, test architecture, pre/post-processing, test maintenance, and job specific metrics. Successful participants will be able to understand effective software testing methods, create a Quality Assurance plan and a test plan as well as be able to monitor test processes, evaluate test results and conduct automated testing to industry standards. Prerequisite(s): 60% in COMP 2501 and 60% in COMP 2831 course outline	3.0
	COMP 3839	Data Quality Improvement Continuing on from COMP 1630 this course is aimed at students who already understand relational database, data modeling and the importance of improving Data Quality (DQ). Survey topics include the business impact of DQ, data profiling techniques, DQ capability/maturity models, Data Governance, DQ improvement roadmaps and approaches to gaining executive support for the DQ improvement program. In class labs, homework assignments and a project focus on how to use Data Quality techniques and tools. Successful participants learn how to apply a data quality framework to data migration projects and are better prepared to move on to the specific Business Intelligence Analytic tools covered in: COMP 4679 and COMP 4681. Prerequisite(s): 60% in COMP 1630 course outline	1.5
	COMP 3841	Introduction to Data Warehouses with Big Data Continuing on from COMP 1630, this hands-on course is a primer for data warehouse and data analytics with Big Data. Students must already understand industry standards in data modelling, relational database design and creating reports with SQL. Participants must provide their own current model Windows capable PC, i5 or higher equivalent processor, 8 GB of RAM minimum, and 256 GB minimum storage. High-speed internet access is needed for online sections and for homework. Labs and assignments use a web browser to access course content. Exercises focus on data ingestion, data extraction, data transformation, accessing/querying data, and data visualization. Students will use a variety of technologies and will learn about different big data systems including AWS Academy Data Analytics. Students conduct a big data analysis with practical, real-world examples and focus on how to analyze vast data sets using a case-study approach. Topics include an overview of different data stores, querying data with visualizations, and a deep-dive of Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) process in the data warehouse. BCIT Computing is an AWS Academy partner; A discount voucher for the AWS Certified Data Analytics–Specialty exam will be provided to those who pass this course. Upon completion, successful students will be able to leverage, and maintain a large-scale data warehouse for Business Intelligence. Prerequisite(s): 60% in COMP 1630 course outline	1.5
	COMP 3912	iOS Mobile Application Development This hands-on application development course was designed for experienced object oriented programmers. Students must have prior experience developing a software application, they are also required to work in teams and participate in online activities. The focus of COMP 3912 is on the user interface components of current popular iOS business applications. In order to follow this course participants need to be avid users of iPhones. This is a bring your own devices (BYOD) course, students must provide their own Mac computer with OS X Catalina or higher, plus a current iOS mobile device, ideally an iPhone. BCIT Computing students who do not currently own a current MacBook are entitled to purchase one from Apple Canada at a student discount. Participants have access to Apple resources for the development and testing of iOS applications during this course. Students design and develop apps for the current iOS platform to Apple standards. Starting with an intensive overview of the Swift programming language, students are introduced to the iOS development platform via in class labs and exercises. Topics include; Xcode, Cocoa Touch API, Swift, SwiftUI, troubleshooting and debugging, Git source control basics, memory management, user input and gesture recognition. Additional topics include: Auto Layout, data persistence including Core Data, NSUserDefaults and Plists. Testing, networking, SpriteKit, Core Location and multi-threading are also discussed. Upon successful completion of COMP 3912 students will be able to design and build a commercial quality iOS application for iPhone. This course will be offered once per year in the spring (April or May) term. Prerequisite(s): (50% in COMP 2522 or 50% in COMP 2526) or (60% in COMP 2613 or 60% in COMP 3601) or (60% in COMP 2614 or 60% in COMP 3602) course outline	4.0
	COMP 3925	Computer Projects Practicum 1 This hands-on project practicum course includes an online component and allows students to work on projects within guidelines specified by faculty. The projects are drawn from a variety of sources, especially from industrial situations, and may require extensive contact with the business community. Students work in teams and seek advice from a faculty member acting as their project supervisor. COMP 3925 is equivalent to the Full-time CST Diploma projects COMP 3800 and is an elective in the CST/PTS Diploma. Admission is only by Computing PTS department approval. COMP 3925 is offered once a year in the spring/summer term. Prerequisite(s): Completion of the CSC in PTS or first year CST Full-time. course outline	5.0
	COMP 4016	Applied DevOps with Kubernetes This hands-on course replaces COMP 3916 –Docker for DevOps as of April 2023. It is aimed at software developers who want to use current DevOps standards to reduce service downtime. Software developers who can create web-based applications, are introduced to best practices and techniques to create software services resilient to failures. COMP 4016 starts with an overview of DevOps. Labs and exercises cover the basics of Docker including creating Docker images and debugging containers. Participants are then introduced to Kubernetes, an open source platform for managing containerized workloads and services. Assignments focus on best practices to automate DevOps operations to reduce on-call work, and how to leverage Kubernetes self-healing features. There is a focus on the use of automatic scalers to react to bursts of traffic and monitor the current state of the service. YAML (a data-serialization language) is used configure Kubernetes and to program running services. Students practice how to automate typical human elements and inputs to apply different DevOps concepts to a running service. COMP 4016 is an elective course the CST FLEX Diploma and several BCIT Computing Associate Certificates. DevOps students should also consider completing COMP 2833 - Agile Scrum Methods, as these are related skills. Upon completion, successful students will have working knowledge of DevOps. They will be able to use Docker and Kubernetes to orchestrate automation, to reduce costs and downtime for software as a service. Students without the specific BCIT prerequisites, who have equivalent knowledge of Software Application Development with Node.js and or Java Web or ASP are welcome to apply. Prerequisite(s): 60% in COMP 3012 or 60% in COMP 3601 or 60% in COMP 3973 or 60% in COMP 4602 course outline	3.0
	COMP 4601	Advanced Java Web Application Development Following on from COMP 3601, this course replaces COMP 4613 and COMP 4656 . Those who also understand HTML, CSS and JavaScript and already capable of developing basic Java web applications will focus on Advanced Java Web App design, organization and deployment. Starting with the Java Persistence API (JPA), students creating Object Relational Mapping solutions and configure data sources in J ava Enterprise Edition (JEE) containers. They connect Java web applications to data sources by utilizing Java Naming and Directory Interface (JNDI). SQL queries are executed using native and Java Persistence Query Language (JPQL queries as well as JPA's Criteria Builder API. COMP 4602 activites include; use Create/Read/Update/Delete (CRUD) operations on JPA entities using entity managers. Students create XML-based web services using the Java API for XML Web Services (JAX- WS) and RESTful web services (JAX-RS API) and Jersey Implementation. Industry best practices are discussed for well-informed decisions about web services strategies. Labs and exercises use industry standards to develop and deploy advanced Java web applications. Topics include: Java Persistence API (JPA), creating Object Relational Mapping solutions, JEE containers, Hibernate API. Students will develop a database-enabled web application, and web services using a variety of industry standards and using design patterns. Enterprise Java Beans (EJB™) API is used to develop the components to build the business logic for Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) applications. Upon successful completion, students will be able to create and deploy advanced Java Web Applications to industry standards. Prerequisite(s): 60% in COMP 3601 or 60% in COMP 3656 course outline	4.0
	COMP 4602	Advanced .NET Web Application Development This hands-on course follows on from COMP 3602 and is aimed at students who can already use C# in the .NET Framework to create significant software applications. Participants must also understand how to build Web Applications using HTML5/CSS3 and JavaScript. COMP 4602 students are introduced to ASP.NET and then Razor to build and deploy Server-side and Client-side Web Apps to MS Azure. Razor and Blazor are used to develop both Server-Side and Client-Side Apps within the latest Microsoft .NET Framework. Labs and exercises focus on building secure web apps with authentication to industry standards. COMP 4602 is a required course in the “Advanced .NET Development", and “Web and Mobile Application Development" Associate Certificates and is an elective in the CST FLEX Diploma. Upon successful completion, students will be able to use ASP.NET with Razor and Blazor to build a variety of .NET Full Stack Web Applications to the cloud with MS Azure. This course is offered once per year in the September (Fall) or January (Winter) term. Prerequisite(s): (60% in COMP 2614 or 60% in COMP 3602) and (60% in COMP 2015 or 60% in COMP 2132) course outline	4.0
	COMP 4669	Advanced Web Applications with PHP This hands-on course continues on from COMP 3015 –Web Application Development with PHP and is aimed at students who are already able to build significant PHP web applications. COMP 4669, begins with a review of topics covered in COMP 3015, then students are introduced to the Model-View-Controller (MVC) and Active Record patterns. Topics include: RESTful APIs, Caching, Message Queues, and Cross Origin Resource Sharing (CORS). Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) libraries are used in assignments and labs to interact with MySQL databases. WebSockets are also discussed with an emphasis on secure development practices and application performance. Labs and assignments use open source libraries and integrate with application framework and how to safely persist passwords and communicate with third party services. Participants use industry standard PHP frameworks to develop secure and scalable RESTful APIs with JSON responses. Application middleware is also introduced to handle CORS and cookie handling. COMP 4669 is an elective in the Applied Web Development (AWD), the Web and Mobile Application Development (WMA) Associate Certificates, and the CST FLEX Diploma. Note: Web Development students should also consider COMP 3012 -Back-End Web Development with Node.js and COMP 3013 -Front-End Web Development with React.js. Upon completion, successful students will be able to build and deploy front-end, single-page-applications (SPAs) by creating back-end PHP services for commercial quality server-side web applications. COMP 4669 will only be offered in the winter (January) term. Prerequisite(s): 60% in COMP 3015 course outline	3.0
	COMP 4677	Microsoft SQL Server Administration Following on from COMP 1630, students who already understand data modeling, relational database design and SQL are provided with an in-depth understanding of designing MS SQL Server 2016 databases. This hand-on course is SQL Server 2016 specific, so those who have taken MS SQL 2000/2005/2008/2012 will also benefit and be able to better plan migration to SQL Server 2016. Topics include: architecture, installing and configuring SQL Server, physical database design, creation, maintenance, security, and high availability solutions. Exercises and labs focus on creating, deploying, optimizing and maintaining enterprise SQL Server 2016 databases to help students obtain an understanding from a database administrator perspective. Successful participants will learn to install and configure SQL Server 2016, to plan and set policies for system access, end-users, back-ups, disaster recovery, and to troubleshoot and to manage database security. Prerequisite(s): 60% in COMP 1630 course outline	4.0
	COMP 4678	Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Development Following on from COMP 1630, students who already understand data modeling, relational database design and SQL are provided with an in-depth understanding of designing and implementing MS SQL 2016 Server databases advanced T-SQL and scripting methods. There is an overview of BI tools (MS SQL Server Reporting Services, MS SQL Server Integration Services) and comparisons between different editions of MS SQL Server. Topics include: architecture, new SQL 2016 components, T-SQL review, new T-SQL constructs for SQL Server 2016, programmable objects, security for the database developer and performance tuning procedures. Exercises and labs help students obtain a thorough understanding of Microsoft SQL Server 2016 from a database developer perspective, with a focus on how to create views, stored procedures and triggers. Successful participants will be able use procedural code in TSQL and .NET to develop and manage the data layer for software applications. Please note: COMP 4678 will be offered for the last time in the spring (April) 2023 term. Prerequisite(s): 60% in COMP 1630 course outline	4.0
	COMP 4679	SQL Server Reporting Services, SSRS for Business Intelligence This hands-on course follows on from COMP 1630. Students who already understand relational database design, SQL programming are introduced to SQL Server Reporting Services SSRS. Students must provide their own current model Windows capable PC, i5 or higher equivalent processor, 8 GB of RAM minimum, and 256 GB minimum storage. High-speed internet access is needed for online sections and for homework. Please note: BCIT does not provide technical support for student's hardware or operating systems. COMP 4679 topics include how to install, configure and manage SSRS; author reports using SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT), and apply multiple levels of report security. Students receive a brief overview of Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services which provides additional BI concepts. Labs and exercises show how to use SSRS to extract the data from its multiple collections of applications and data sources, how to deliver and manage reports, to integrate SSRS reports. Participants explore business intelligence platforms and apply best practices to author, deploy and manage reports with SSRS. COMP 4679 is an elective in the Applied Database Administration and Design, ADAD Associate Certificate; the Applied Data Analytics Certificate, ADAC and the Computer Systems Technology, CST/PTS Diploma. Participation online via the BCIT Learning Hub and attendance are mandatory during scheduled class hours plus online activities for a minimum of 4 hours per week. Students should also plan for 9+ hours reading and homework each week. Upon successful completion of COMP 4679 students will be able to use SSRS to deploy a Reporting Services database, they will be able to extract data from multiple data sources and integrate traditional and interactive SSRS reports. Please note: COMP 4679 will be offered in the Spring (April) and Fall (September) terms. Prerequisite(s): 60% in COMP 1630 course outline	4.0
	COMP 4681	SQL Server Analysis Services, SSAS This hands-on course follows on from COMP 1630. Students who already understand relational database design, SQL programming and data warehouse foundations are introduced to SSIS. COMP 4681 is a blended BYOD course, participants must provide their own Windows 10 dual core laptop with a minimum of 8GB RAM to participate in this course. Please note: BCIT does not provide technical support for student's hardware or operating systems. Topics include: how to install, configure and manage SSAS; designing multidimensional Business Intelligence Semantic Model (BISM), accessing different data sources, creating multidimensional databases, data mining, interacting with cube data using Multidimensional Expressions (MDX) queries from MS Excel. Labs and exercises show how to use SSAS to design, create and manage multidimensional structures containing data from other sources. Participants are shown how to create and maintain an Analysis Services database. MS Excel and MS SQL Reporting Services are used to present data from SSAS. COMP 4681 is an elective in the Applied Database Administration and Design, ADAD Associate Certificate; the Applied Data Analytics Certificate, ADAC and the Computer Systems Technology, CST/PTS Diploma. Participation online via the BCIT Learning Hub and attendance are mandatory during scheduled class hours plus online activities for a minimum of 4 hours per week. Students should also plan for 9+ hours reading and homework each week. Please note: COMP 4681 will be offered in the winter (January) and fall (September) terms. Upon successful completion of COMP 4681 students will be able to use SSAS to deploy an Analysis Services database with multiple levels of security for data mining, they will be able to extract data from collections of multiple data sources and applications. Prerequisite(s): 60% in COMP 1630 course outline	4.0
	COMP 4704	Applied Network Security Network security relates to how data is accessed and protected by the underlying networks and systems infrastructure. This hand-on course is aimed at network security practitioners and follows along from COMP 3704 "Applied IT Security Fundamentals". COMP 3704 and COMP 4704together replace COMP 3705 for more in depth coverage of topics in both IT Security and Network Security. Participants must have a prior understanding of networking as well as related protocols and technologies, Linux, Windows Server and IT Security fundamentals before registering in COMP 4704. Guided by local industry network security practitioners, students will complete labs and exercises to gain knowledge of best practices used in network security. Topics include: monitoring and diagnosing networks, understanding network devices and infrastructure, access control, authentication, authorization, malware, vulnerabilities and threats. Protecting wireless networks and securing the cloud are also discussed. Upon successful completion of this course students will be able use best practices and current tools to analyze network traffic and study attacks, understand how to protect networks against intrusions and denial of service attacks, and design and maintain secure computer networks. This course will be offered in the September term. Prerequisite(s): 60% in COMP 2629 and 60% in COMP 2766 and 60% in COMP 3700 and 60% in COMP 3704 course outline	3.0
	XCOM 3840	Technical Presentations Acquiring effective communication and presentation skills will help advance your career and bring positive attention to your projects and ideas. In this course, you will review sample speeches, perform audience and purpose analysis for your own project, rehearse effective public speaking techniques, and deliver your final presentation to a wider audience. Students can present on a school project from one of their technical courses, an entrepreneurial idea, or a current work project. Prerequisite(s): No prerequisites are required for this course. course outline	1.5
Credit will be granted for only one of: COMP 3012 or COMP 2912 COMP 3013 or COMP 2913 Check Computing Flexible Learning Course and Program Changes for equivalents.

Total Credits:			120.0

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Program Details

The Computer Systems Technology Diploma (CST FLEX) requires 60 unique credits on top of the 60 credits in the Computer Systems Certificate (CSC), for a total of 120 credits.

65% of the CST FLEX Diploma required courses include: C++, IT Security, Ethics for Computing Professionals, Advanced Web Applications, Data Communications, Object-Oriented Design, Algorithms, Operating Systems and Statistics.

35% of the CST FLEX Diploma comprised a variety of advanced application development courses in Java, .Net, Web, Linux, Agile Development, Amazon AWS, Advanced Database, Business Intelligence, Data Analytics and Network Security.

The CST FLEX Diploma is course by course registration and designed to be delivered one course at a time. It is aimed at those who are working full-time. Due to prerequisites and scheduling it is not possible to complete the CSC and CST FLEX Diploma in any less than 4 years.

Timelines:

Most CST FLEX students typically complete 1-2 courses per term over a period of 3-4 years. Some students who are not working full-time may consider 3 courses per term and potentially complete this second half of the CST FLEX Diploma in 2 years.

Note to Full-time CST Students: CST FLEX parallels the second year of the Full-time CST Diploma, Level 3 and Level 4. Students who drop full-time CST may have credit if they want to complete the CST FLEX Diploma.

Please read the CST FLEX Diploma “Program Entry” section and the Computing PTS Student Guide before registering for any COMP courses.

For course and program planning prior to declaring the CST FLEX Diploma, please contact the department.

Computer hardware and Internet requirements

Students must provide a current model PC desktop or laptop with a webcam, microphone and have high-speed internet access. COMP courses may use two-way audio and video as well as group work outside of class.

The curriculum may be modified in accordance with industry trends. Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.

Program delivery

Blended: This program has courses that are delivered on campus or partly on campus and partly online.

Please check the individual course schedule pages. Some COMP courses are delivered entirely online and others are entirely on campus. Several course sections in CST have a blended delivery with synchronous on campus classes, and others have synchronous online classes, while both options may include required asynchronous online components.

Program location

Courses may be offered at the following locations:

Burnaby Campus
3700 Willingdon Avenue
Burnaby, BC

Downtown Campus
555 Seymour Street
Vancouver, BC

Online Learning

Graduating & Jobs

Graduate employment outcomes

The BCIT student outcomes report presents summary findings from the annual survey of former students administered by BC Stats one to two years after graduation.

The reports are organized into three-page summaries containing information on graduates’ labour market experiences and opinions regarding their education. More detailed information can be accessed at the BC Student Outcomes website.

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Upon successful completion of all program requirements, complete an Application for BCIT Credential [PDF] and submit to Student Information and Enrolment Services.

Allow approximately six to eight weeks for processing.

All financial obligations to the Institute must be met prior to the issuance of any credential.

Faculty, Advisors & Staff

Computing – Flexible Learning and Industry Training

Karen Lee, PA
Gustavo Montemor, PA
Joanne Atha, PTS Coordinator
Kevin Cudihee, Program Head
Donna Turner, Associate Dean, BCIT Computing

Computing Curriculum Committee (CC)

Advisory committee

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