ACADEMIC ACCREDITATION
CIPS National has many responsibilities under its mandate. One is to develop and maintain standards in educational qualifications that provide an appropriate foundation for those who wish to follow a career in computing or information systems. As part of this responsibility, CIPS National undertakes a program of visits to universities and college/technical institute to review computing, information technology and business technology management programs.
ACCREDITED PROGRAMS:
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA PROGRAMS
Lethbridge Polytechnic
Computer Information Technology: 1999 – 2021, 2025-2027
Mount Royal College
Computer Information Systems: 1990 – 2002
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Computer Systems Technology: 1990 – 2012
Red Deer College
Computer Systems Technology: 1990 – 2010
Computer Information Systems: 2011- 2014
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Computer Technology: 1991 – 2009
COMPUTER SCIENCE
University of Alberta
B.Sc. (Honours): 1987 – 1992
B.Sc. (Business Applications): 1987 – 1992
B.Sc. (Computer Design): 1987 – 1992
B.Sc. (Software Design): 1987 – 1992
B.Sc. (Scientific Computing): 1987 – 1992
B.Sc. Honours in Computing Science: 1993 – 2007
B.Sc. Specialization in Computing Science: 1993 – 2007
B.Sc. Specialization in Computing Science with Business Minor: 1993 – 2007
B.Sc. Specialization in Bioinformatics: 1993 – 2007
B.Sc. Specialization in Software Practice (formerly known as B.Sc. Specialization in Software Quality): 1993 – 2007
University of Calgary
B.Sc. Honours in Computer Science: 2001 – 2018
B.Sc. Major in Computer Science: 2001 – 2018
B.Sc. Honours in Computer Science: 1983 – 1988
B.Sc. Major in Computer Science: 1983 – 1988
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
University of Alberta
B.Sc. in Computer Science Concentration in Software Engineering: 2001 – 2018
B.Sc.(Honours) in Computer Science with Software Engineering Concentration: 2006 – 2018
Differences between Accreditation and Recognition:
