The Power of Play: Be part of the Gaming industry

Vancouver has become a global game development hub, hosting over 40 video game companies, ranging from industry giants to independent developers. If you’re interested in creating immersive games, consider BCITs Games Development Option within the Bachelor of Science of Applied Computer Science (BScACS), which gets you job-ready for the Gaming sector within two or four … Read more

Computing grad: “The CIT program has been life-changing”

We love catching up with our alumni, to talk about life after BCIT, their careers, and what tips they have for prospective and current students. In this Q&A, meet Computer Information Technology (CIT) and award-winning grad Adel Kuanysheva, who graduated with a Diploma in 2022. Learn more about Computing full-time Diploma programs and join us for … Read more

The power of co-op: Experience of a forensics student 

As a polytechnic institute, BCIT programs are hands-on and the curriculum is taught by industry experts to prepare students for job-readiness. The BCIT/UBC Biochemistry and Forensic Science Combined Honours Bachelor of Science student Edison Yue took it a step further by signing up for a work-integrated learning opportunity that provided him with meaningful work experience … Read more

Computing grad: “We want to fix the US healthcare data”

Initially, the idea was to create a multi-million dollar company with a consumer health app, but  the goal has pivoted into something much bigger. Dima Goncharov is a 2015 Computer Systems Technology (CST) Diploma grad and co-founder of Metriport, a young company already valued at $20 million dedicated to “fixing the healthcare data mess” in … Read more

Forensics grad: “I loved learning from my professors”

We love catching up with our alumni, to talk about life after BCIT, their careers, and what tips they might have for prospective and current students. In this Q&A, meet Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity award-winning grad Raeann Sherman, who graduated with a Bachelor of Technology in June 2023. What led you to BCIT? Initially, I … Read more

Office Administrator with Technology program: experiences and tips from a grad

We love catching up with our alumni, to talk about life after BCIT, their careers and what tips they might have for prospective and current students. In this Q&A, meet Office Administrator with Technology (OAT) grad Nicholas Demers. “It ended up being a really wonderful experience that helped me accomplish what I wanted to do.” … Read more

Computing grad: “The skills I learned at BCIT ten years ago are still relevant today”

We love catching up with our alumni, to talk about life after BCIT, their careers and what tips they might have for prospective and current students. In this Q&A, meet Computing grad Andrew Maledy. Interested in learning more about our full-time and part-time Computing programs? Join us during Big Info – our largest program expo … Read more

Standardized Open Data could be a game-changer: BCIT Computing faculty D’Arcy Smith

For the past seven years, faculty D’Arcy Smith and his Computer Systems Technology (CST) Diploma program students have been working on ODEN – Open Data Developer Network, which attempts to standardize Open Data and offers new possibilities to developers, data scientists, cities, and anyone wanting to use accessible data. “Open Data (OD) is big business,” … Read more

New Foundational Digital Forensics Skills Online Microcredential: 5 questions

BCIT is offering a new microcredential in Foundational Digital Forensics Skills. We checked in with Raymond Yu, Program Coordinator, Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity, to find out more. Q: Who is the Foundational Digital Forensics Skills microcredential for? RY: The microcredential starts on May 6 and is for anyone interested in digital forensics investigation. There are … Read more

3 reasons to work with BCIT Computing students

At BCIT Computing, applied learning includes solving business challenges for a real client. The Industry Sponsored Student Projects (ISSP) Program sees senior students work on IT or software development projects directly for industry. ISSP is an essential educational component of mutual benefit to both sponsors and students. Here’s why you should be interested. 1) ISSP … Read more