Overview
This advanced software development program is a subset of the CST FLEX Diploma.
Advanced .NET Development (AND) is a second level credential that is built on top of the Applied Software Development (ASD).
AND was designed for those not moving on to the CST Diploma and may be of interest to those with related degrees in Computer Science.
This series of advanced software development courses includes C# Application Development, Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD), and Advanced .NET Web Development.
Students must already have strong software application development experience. Skills in web development with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript along with COMP 2831– Business Analysis and Systems Design are required prior to starting this credential.
Electives include open-source advanced JavaScript for Front-End and Back-End Web Development with Angular and Vue.js, Node.js, and React.js; Android Mobile in Java, Amazon Cloud Architecting and Applied DevOps with Kubernetes.
Thousands of BCIT students have completed Microsoft .NET courses part-time and have moved on to long term careers in IT and software development.
Graduates of Advanced .NET Development will be able to develop and deploy commercial quality software applications to industry standards.
Entrance Requirements
Prerequisites
Advanced .NET Development is a second level credential that is built on top of our Applied Software Development (ASD) Associate Certificate.
Before declaring your intent to complete this program, you must meet the following prerequisites:
- Applied Software Development Associate Certificate (or equivalent formal education) completed within the last five years.
- Completion of the following courses (or equivalents) within the last five years:
Please be sure to check the Computing Flexible Learning Course and Program Changes page for equivalent course details.
Experienced Object Oriented programmers who already know how to write and compile code in multiple languages may waive the ASD prerequisite only if they have equivalent only if they have formal post-secondary education in software application development.
Please email cstflex@bcit.ca to discuss your prior education before submitting transcripts or course outlines.
Each course has specific prerequisites that must be completed prior to starting this program. Students who have not completed the prerequisites or who do not have equivalent post-secondary education to ASD will not be approved into this program.
Prerequisites:
Applied Software Development (ASD) or equivalent post-secondary education which must be evaluated on a course by course basis.
COMP 1850 – Introduction to Web Development or equivalent HTML5/CSS3 knowledge, plus COMP 2132 – Web Development with JavaScript.
The program core includes C# Application Development, Object-Oriented Software Design, and Advanced .NET Web Applications.
Elective courses include: Angular and Vue.js, Node.js, React.js, AWS Academy Cloud Architecting and Applied DevOps with Kubernetes.
Credit Overlap:
These three (3) advanced software development programs were designed for students not moving on to the CST Diploma. Program approval will only be granted for one (1) of these programs due to credit overlap.
Associate Certificates require a minimum of 25% unique credits. It is not possible to earn multiple BCIT credentials using all the same credits in each program.
Important Notice: Computing Flexible Learning is a course-by-course registration and was not designed for students on limited timelines.
Application processing
This program is open to declarations beginning:
- February 1st* for the January intake
- May 1st* for the April intake
- October 1st* for the September intake
Entrance requirements
Declarations submitted for program intakes beginning April 1, 2025 or later will be evaluated using the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirement below.
- English language proficiency: Category 2 – English Studies 12 (67%) or equivalent
International applicants
This program is not available to international students. View available programs.
Program declaration
Declaring your Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) program ensures that BCIT is aware of your intent to complete a program as it is currently outlined and provides you the opportunity to apply for transfer credit.
To submit your declaration:
- Answer all questions completely.
- If required, convert transcripts and documents to PDF files.
- Have a credit card ready to pay the application fee.
Declare Now
Upon approval, a program plan letter will be sent to you confirming your program of study. Please allow approximately eight weeks for processing.
Learn more about program declaration
Scheduled Intakes
Ongoing Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) intakes: January, April, and September.
Costs & Supplies
Registration is course by course and there are eight to nine courses, averaging approximately $500 tuition each course. The current total cost of this program is approximately $5,500, with text books and depending on electives chosen.
Tuition fees
Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) tuition is charged on a course-by-course basis. Please see the Flexible Learning Tuition & Fees page for more information.
Courses
Program matrix
Check current availability of courses for this program.
| 1. Required Courses: (11.0 credits) | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| COMP 3602 | Application Development with C#* | 4.0 | |
| COMP 3833 | Object Oriented Analysis and Design | 3.0 | |
| COMP 4602 | Advanced .NET Web Application Development | 4.0 | |
| *Credit will be granted for only one of COMP 3602 or COMP 2614. Check Computing Flexible Learning Course and Program Changes for details. | |||
| 2. Complete a minimum of 8.5 credits from the following list of electives: | Credits | ||
| COMP 1288 | IT Project Management Fundamentals | 1.5 | |
| COMP 2833 | Agile Scrum Methods | 4.0 | |
| COMP 2909 | Front-End Web Development with Angular and Vue.js | 1.5 | |
| COMP 3012 | Back-End Web Development with Node.js** | 3.0 | |
| COMP 3013 | Front-End Web Development with React.js** | 3.0 | |
| COMP 3215 | AWS Academy Cloud Architecting | 3.0 | |
| COMP 4016 | Applied DevOps with Kubernetes | 3.0 | |
| **Credit will be granted for only one of either (COMP 3012 or COMP 2912) and (COMP 3013 or COMP 2913). Check Computing Flexible Learning Course and Program Changes for details. | |||
| Total Credits: | 19.5 | ||
Check current availability of courses for this program.
Transfer credit
Do you have credits from another BC/Yukon post-secondary school? Do you want to know if they transfer to courses here at BCIT? Check out BCIT's Transfer Equivalency Database to find out.
Program Details
Computer hardware and Internet requirements
Students must provide a current model PC desktop or laptop with a webcam, microphone and have high-speed internet access. COMP courses may use two-way audio and video as well as group work outside of class.
Participants must be computer literate in order to participate and complete each COMP course. Please contact the department if you have any questions.
Advanced .NET Development, AND is built on top of ASD which must be completed first along with COMP 1850 and COMP 2132. Due to prerequisites and scheduling, it is typically not possible to complete this part-time program in less than 3 terms, at night and on weekends.
Note: Flexible Learning was not designed for full-time delivery or for those on funding timelines.
You cannot declare Advanced .NET Development unless you have completed ASD or can detail equivalent formal post-secondary education with course by course detail.
It will take 4 or more terms (15+ months) to complete this credential, depending on when you start.
- COMP 3601 is offered every term.
- COMP 3833 is offered in September and April.
- COMP 4602 is offered in September or January.
- Some electives may only be offered once per year.
The concept behind Microsoft .NET is to provide a variety of tools and technologies to build software applications with less work, making use of a consistent programming model and a common set of APIs.
The .NET Framework supports the interoperability of multiple programming languages using .NET Library components and provides services for security, memory management and exception handling. It includes a large library of coded solutions and a virtual machine environment using Common Runtime Languages to execute programs written specifically for .NET.
The AND program core includes C# Application Development, Object-Oriented Software Design, and Advanced .NET Web Applications.
Elective courses include: Angular and Vue.js, Node.js, React.js, AWS Academy Cloud Architecting and Applied DevOps with Kubernetes.
The curriculum may be modified in accordance with market trends in the industry.
Credit Overlap:
These three (3) advanced software development programs were designed for students not moving on to the CST Diploma. Program approval will only be granted for one (1) of these programs due to credit overlap.
Associate Certificates require a minimum of 25% unique credits. It is not possible to earn multiple BCIT credentials using all the same credits in each program.
Program abandonment:
Students approved for a part-time study program are expected to register and complete courses on a continuous basis. A student that has not completed a course from their approved program of study over a period of three consecutive academic terms will be considered to have abandoned the program.
Throughout the duration of the program, a student is permitted a maximum of five academic terms where they are not required to register and complete a course from their approved program of study. Students who exceed the five-term maximum will be considered to have abandoned the program.
Students who have abandoned their approved program of study and wish to be reinstated will be required to apply for program approval for a current credential. BCIT cannot guarantee that courses taken prior to this reapplication will be credited toward the current credential.
BCIT Policy 5103 – Student Evaluation [PDF] permits a maximum of three attempts to successfully complete each course within a credential.
Program delivery
Blended: This program is delivered partly on campus and partly online.
Program location
Courses may be offered at the following locations:
Burnaby Campus
3700 Willingdon Avenue
Burnaby, BC
Downtown Campus
555 Seymour Street
Vancouver, BC
Graduating & Jobs
Apply for graduation
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, complete an Application for BCIT Credential [PDF] and submit it to Student Information and Enrolment Services.
Allow approximately six to eight weeks for processing.
All financial obligations to the Institute must be met prior to issuance of any credential.
Faculty, Advisors & Staff
.NET related ‘COMP’ courses are delivered by subject matter experts and industry professionals, most of who are actual developers working in the local market.
AND was developed by Kevin Cudihee, Program Head BCIT Computing Flexible Learning with input from subject matter experts Charlie Blattler, Anca Datcu-Romano, and Medhat Elmasry.
Administrative support is provided by:
- Joanne Atha, Operations Coordinator Computing Flexible Learning.
- Gustavo Montemor, Program Assistant.
Advisory committee
The computing Flexible Learning curriculum is coordinated by Kevin Cudihee on behalf of the Computer System Technology (CST) department and the associated Program Advisory Committee (PAC).
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