Okanagan College introduces new options to BCIS program to meet changing tech sector demands

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Okanagan College has announced that it is expanding its Bachelor of Computer Information Systems (BCIS) degree program to offer three new options. Beginning in 2026, students in the BCIS program will be able to select either the Cybersecurity option, the Data Engineering and AI option, or the Honours Degree option. “We recognize that the technology sector is changing quickly and so are the skills that employers are looking for,” said Okanagan College Associate Dean of Arts and Science Steve Crema. “These new options are our response to what we are hearing from industry: that graduates with deep, specialized knowledge in cybersecurity and data engineering are among the most sought-after professionals in the country.”

 

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