Chair
Robert Farmer, BBA (UCCB), MBA (SMU), PhD (TUIU), Associate Professor
Note: No New Admissions Will Be Made To This Program.
Diploma in Information Technology provides an opportunity for students in all disciplines to develop their skills in information technology. All diploma credits may be applied toward the Bachelor of Applied Arts (Information Technology) degree.
Admission RequirementsAdmission requirements for the Diploma in Information Technology are the same as for the Bachelor of Applied Arts (Information Technology). Transfer or non-degree students must have a GPA of 2.0 over 3.0 units.
To transfer into this program, students must receive specific permission from the Registrar.
The Diploma in Information Technology is available to students in degree programs. Both the diploma and degree may be taken concurrently. If taken concurrently, the Principles Governing the Awarding of Multiple Credentials will be in effect. Students are advised to review 2.1.9 Holders of University Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates and 2.1.10 Principles Governing the Awarding of Multiple Credentials during program planning and completion.
Program Requirements
A Diploma in Information Technology requires the following:
| ❏ | completion of the 6.0 units required for the
Certificate in Information Technology | 6.0 units |
| ❏ | INTE 2263/CMPS 2263 | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | 2.0 units of INTE at any level | 2.0 units |
| ❏ | 0.5 unit of INTE at the 3000 level | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | 1.0 unit of Arts and/or Science, excluding CMPS | 1.0 unit |
| ❏ | 2.0 units of BUSI | 2.0 units |
Due to the nature of the content of the required courses in the program, the following courses will not be accepted for credit in the program: BUSI/THMT 2202, and BUSI 2255.
Note: Students who wish to continue beyond the Diploma in Information Technology may apply for admission to the Bachelor of Applied Arts (Information Technology) degree program. Students will have the option of doing three co-op terms or of entering the practica route. In addition, students should review the degree program requirements and consult with an advisor to select the remaining 8.0 units required for completion of the degree.