About Advanced Diploma In Computer Engineering Technology – Computing Science in Algonquin College
This three-year Ontario College Advanced Diploma program prepares students for an information technology (IT) career in the private or public sectors. Students gain the knowledge and skills to use a broad range of IT-based analytical thinking and problem-solving skills in support of the day-to-day operation of an enterprise`s software systems or in the development of new systems.
The curriculum covers a variety of programming languages (Java, C#, C++, C, and others) and operating systems (Windows, Unix/Linux, and QNX). In addition, students study the development tools and debugging techniques used to design, code, and test integrated and/or embedded applications and software systems.
In their final year, students work in teams on sponsored real-world projects to develop a comprehensive application as part of the software engineering portion of the program. In Level 06, students select an elective course from an approved list in areas which include graphics/multimedia, advanced database programming, android, business programming (Cobol), security and advanced web programming.
Approximately two-thirds of the curriculum consists of courses in systems programming, software development, testing and maintenance. The balance of the curriculum consists of courses in technical communications skills (both oral and written), mathematics and general education electives.
Students have access to modern computing facilities. A large internal network provides access to the Internet and offers an extensive variety of software, some of which is available at minimal cost to students through the department-sponsored Microsoft Imagine program, other vendor agreements and from software supplied under the BYOD technology program.
This program offers an option for three cooperative education (Co-op) Work Term(s). Qualified students with a minimum GPA of 2.7, have the opportunity to apply for paid co-op employment to gain valuable work experience and contacts within industry. * See Additional Information for more details.
This program participates in Algonquin`s etext initiative. All required texts and digital resources are provided to students and can be accessed for life from up to four devices simultaneously.
There are three program start dates each year at the beginning of the Fall, the Winter and Spring Terms. Program progression varies depending on the term in which students begin the program.
Class 12th: 50%
- Applicants must have passed standard XII with a minimum of 50%
Algonquin College Highlights
| College Type |
Publicly funded |
| Number of Campuses |
3 |
| Annual Endowments |
3.7 million CAD |
| Student Retention Rate |
86.3 % |
| Total number of programs |
340 |
| Mode of Programmes |
Full time, Part time, Online |
| Work Study Program |
Yes, for full time programs |
| Cost of Attendance |
2,900 CAD |
| Financial aid |
Bursaries, Scholarship, Awards |
| Language Proficiency |
IELTS/TOEFL or Algonquin EAP program |
Algonquin College Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
| Tuition & Books (1 Year) |
|
Includes Tuition, Health Insurance, Upass (bus pass)
and Student Access Fees (8-Month Academic Year) |
$16,200 – $22,000 |
| Learning Resources and School Supplies |
$200 – $1,000 |
| Optional Items |
|
| Gym Membership (On-campus) |
$300 |
| Clothing |
$800 |
| Miscellaneous |
$1,150 |
| Total Optional Items |
$2,250 |
| Homestay (Fees are for 1 Month) |
|
| Application fee |
$250 |
| Accommodations & Meals (3 meals/day) |
$940 |
| Total Homestay |
$1,190 |
| Residence (8 Months) |
|
| Accommodations |
$7,720 |
| Meal Plan (Mandatory) |
$3,350 |
| Total Residence |
$11,070 |
| Off Campus Housing 1 Month |
|
| 2 Bedroom Apartment (estimated cost only) |
$1,200 – $1,400 |
