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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, students from 14 universities and colleges across North America competed on October 22 in St. Petersburg, Florida, in the annual ‘Capture the Flag’ (CTF) challenge organized by financial firm Raymond James, where they defended against potential hacking threats. It was the first time BCIT got invited to this event, … Read more
BCIT Computing has recently launched a new microcredential in Low-Code Mobile Application Development (LCAD). We caught up with developer and lead instructor Erika Ram to discuss what students can expect to learn, why microcredentials could be right for them, and more. Q: What will students learn in Low-Code Mobile Application Development? Erika: In LCAD, you … Read more