- Program Length2 Years
- CredentialDiploma
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Location OfferedNanaimo
Information Technology and Applied Systems – Web and Mobile Development Diploma Program
The digital world continues to evolve at an accelerated rate, the result of this is a strong demand for highly skilled web and mobile developers who help design, build and secure applications for a multitude of industries.
The ITAS Web and Mobile Development Diploma program prepares students for careers in the design, coding and implementation of web and mobile software applications. The program will teach students to systematically analyze business, organization or societal needs, and then design, implement and test software and relevant information technologies to address these needs. The course includes an entrepreneurial component, and students will be able to develop customized software solutions that are tailored to a specific domain problem.
The program combines rigorous theoretical and technical education with hands-on, project-based learning. Using the most up-to-date curriculum, the program will develop student's programming skills, as well as teamwork, communication, and project management skills to satisfy industry demands for well-rounded, highly employable technology graduates.
The program consists of two 4-month terms per year, plus a 4-week practicum work experience session or 12-14 week co-op placement at the end of the first academic year.
The first year of the program provides students with a solid foundation in general programming skills and introduces them to the basics of web and mobile application design (using Android). Students are introduced to Project Management and Agile development methodologies, various client and server operating systems and fundamentals of relational database design and implementation.
In the second year of the program, students hone their programming skills by developing full-stack database-driven web applications using such technologies as HTML/CSS, JavaScript/JSON, Node.js, PHP as well as NoSQL databases. Students learn about cross-platform mobile development, user interface design (UI/UX), platforms and technologies to deploy, hosts and secure applications (DevOps), relevant Cybersecurity topics and the use of cloud computing technologies.
Second year graduates will receive a diploma in Information Technology and Applied Systems - Web and Mobile Development.
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Year 1 |
Credits |
|---|---|
|
ITAS 164 - (Information Technology Project Management) |
4 |
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ITAS 167 - (Applied Operating Systems) |
4 |
|
ITAS 181 - (Linux Server Management I) |
4 |
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ITAS 185 - (Introduction to Programming Concepts) |
4 |
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ITAS 186 - (Introduction to Server-Side Programming) |
4 |
|
4 |
|
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ITAS 191 - (Introduction to Web Design) |
4 |
|
ITAS 192 - (Introduction to Client-Side Programming) |
4 |
|
ITAS 195T* - (Practicum) or, |
4-9 |
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Total Credits |
36-41 |
*Intersession course.
Note: Students will complete a minimum of four weeks of work placement applying their web and mobile development skills for the ITAS 195T practicum course after completing their first year courses or they can choose to do the ITAS 196 co-op course for 12 – 14 weeks of work experience.
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Year 2 |
Credits |
|---|---|
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ITAS 255 - (Web Development I) |
4 |
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ITAS 256 - (Web Development II) |
4 |
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ITAS 264 - (Business Analysis and Systems Design) |
4 |
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ITAS 268 - (Content Management Systems) |
4 |
|
ITAS 274 - (Mobile Development II) |
4 |
|
ITAS 276 - (DevOPs - Web Servers and Advanced Linux for Web Developers) |
4 |
|
ITAS 282 - (Final Project) |
4 |
|
ITAS 288 - (Database Administration and Design) |
4 |
|
Total Credits |
32 |
All program courses must be successfully completed before certificates will be issued.
Completion Requirements
Students must pass all courses and obtain a 2.33 ("C+") overall GPA in order to receive an ITAS credential.
- General admission requirements apply.
- Foundations of Mathematics 11.
- Letter of application describing reasons for wanting to take the program (500-1,000 words). Details of the application letter will be provided by the Registrar through the application process.
- Interview.
Recommendations for Admission
- One of Pre-calculus 12 or Foundations of Mathematics 12.
- Two years' previous experience with computers and using office productivity software.
- Computer Information Systems 11 & 12, Web Development 10.
Notes on Admission
- This program is open to full-time students only.
- Interview will only be granted after all other admission requirements are met.
- Students must supply their own computer system—see Program Fees.
Program Regulations
Students must obtain a 2.33 (C+) GPA in each academic term in order to be eligible to continue in the program. Students who fail any courses may continue in the program upon review by the department chair and consultation with the faculty.
Domestic Fees | International Fees
Domestic Fees
Tuition and Other Mandatory Student Fees
When applying to the program, applicants will be charged a non-refundable application fee.
When applying to graduate, students will be charged a non-refundable graduation and alumni fee.
Some courses have additional fees to pay for extraordinary class–related expenses.
Year 1 - 36 credits |
Amount |
|---|---|
|
Tuition (36 credits x $166.40 per credit) |
5,990.40 |
|
Lab fee |
119.51 |
|
Student Activity fee (4% of tuition and lab fee) |
244.40 |
|
Student Services fee (36 credits x $7.35 per credit) |
264.60 |
|
VIU Students' Union fee (9 months x $27.60 per month) |
248.40 |
|
Health and Dental Plan fee ($265.00 per year) |
265.00 |
|
Approximate yearly cost for books and supplies |
700.00 |
|
Total |
7,832.31 |
Year 2 - 32 credits |
Amount |
|---|---|
|
Tuition (32 credits x $166.40 per credit) |
5,324.80 |
|
Student Activity fee (4% of tuition and lab fee) |
212.99 |
|
Student Services fee (32 credits x $7.35 per credit) |
235.20 |
|
VIU Students' Union fee (8 months x $27.60 per month) |
220.80 |
|
Health and Dental Plan fee ($265.00 per year) |
265.00 |
|
Approximate yearly cost for books and supplies |
700.00 |
|
Total |
6,958.79 |
Some applicants may already hold industry certifications from CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco, or others.
The VIUSU Health and Dental Plan fee is assessed for all students enrolled in 6 credits or more per term, or in Trades/Vocational programs of 5 months or longer.
Science and Technology courses with a compulsory lab have a lab fee of $23.43 per course.
All fees are subject to change without prior notice and are expected to increase by 2% each year on April 1.
International Fees
Tuition and Other Mandatory Student Fees
When applying to the program, applicants will be charged a non-refundable application fee.
When applying to graduate, students will be charged a non-refundable graduation and alumni fee.
Some courses have additional fees to pay for extraordinary class–related expenses.
Year 1 - 36 credits |
Amount |
|---|---|
|
Tuition (2 semesters x $11996.55 per semester + 6 additional credits x $799.77) |
28,791.72 |
|
Lab fee |
119.51 |
|
Ancillary Fee (2 semesters x $463.40 per semester + 6 additional credits x $33.10) |
1,125.40 |
|
VIU Students' Union fee (9 months x $27.60 per month) |
248.40 |
|
Health and Dental Plan fee ($265.00 per year) |
265.00 |
|
Approximate yearly cost for books and supplies |
700.00 |
|
Total |
31,250.03 |
Year 2 - 32 credits |
Amount |
|---|---|
|
Tuition (2 semesters x $11996.55 per semester + 2 additional credits x $799.77) |
25,592.64 |
|
Ancillary Fee (2 semesters x $463.40 per semester + 2 additional credits x $33.10) |
993.00 |
|
VIU Students' Union fee (8 months x $27.60 per month) |
220.80 |
|
Health and Dental Plan fee ($265.00 per year) |
265.00 |
|
Approximate yearly cost for books and supplies |
700.00 |
|
Total |
27,771.44 |
Tuition in the above table is based on $776.48 per credit, up to a maximum of $10,870.72 per semester for 15 credits; $776.48 per credit beyond 15 credits. Ancillary Fees in the above table are based on $33.10 per credit, up to a maximum of $463.40 per semester for 15 credits; $33.10 per credit beyond 15 credits.
Some applicants may already hold industry certifications from CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco, or others.
The VIUSU Health and Dental Plan fee is assessed for all students enrolled in 6 credits or more per term, or in Trades/Vocational programs of 5 months or longer.
Science and Technology courses with a compulsory lab have a lab fee of $23.43 per course.
All fees are subject to change without prior notice and are expected to increase by 2% each year on April 1.
UpdatedDomestic (Canadian)
| Program Start Date | Accepting Applications | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2025 |
Oct 1, 2024 to Jul 15, 2025
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Nanaimo
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Anticipated intake for someone applying today
Sep 2, 2025
Next Intake(s)
Application Fee
$45.16
Admissions Assistant
Name: Elham Akhoundi Chair Contact
Name: Allan McDonald Comments
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International
| Program Start Date | Accepting Applications | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2025 |
Oct 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025
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Nanaimo
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Anticipated intake for someone applying today
Sep 2, 2025
Accepting International Applications
Yes
Application Fee
$150.00
Chair Contact
Name: Allan McDonald International Admissions Officer Contact
Name: Elham Akhoundi Documentation Deadline
Please note that seats in this program are limited and offered on a first-come-first-serve-basis. Please make sure to submit all necessary documents when you submit your application online. Comments
For prospective international applicants, please send your inquiries to WorldVIU@viu.ca. |
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Further information on this program can be found on the Department website.
Previous versions of this program can be found in the Program Archive.
This program requires an interview.