Learn workplace-ready programming languages and practical applications to use wherever your career takes you.
The two-year Computer Programmer Ontario College Diploma program prepares you for a career in software development. The program also specializes in program development strategies (using object-oriented modelling), database design and database administration.
Use leading industry software products such as Oracle and CASE tools. Learn about programming languages such as Java, COBOL, SQL and PHP. Study object-oriented analysis and design, operating systems and coding in integrated environments, and learn how to debug, test, and maintain codes.
In your final semester, participate in a software development project working with external clients to gain real-world experience in the programming field.
Students also have the option to gain real-world experience through a paid co-operative education (co-op) work term (see Additional Information for more details). Please note that places in the co-op version of the program are subject to availability. Students who elect to apply to the non co-op version of the program may not have the opportunity to transfer to the co-op version at a later date.
Graduates may work in a variety of different fields, as almost all sectors of industry require programmers. You may be employed as:
SUCCESS FACTORS
This program is well-suited for students who:
Careers
Graduates may find a variety of employment opportunities as applications programmers and systems analysts who can work independently and as part of a team to analyze, design, code, debug, test, implement and maintain application systems. Training in web programming, business programming, database design and database administration may also present job opportunities in those areas. Employment may be found in organizations of all sizes in both the public and private sectors.
Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
Program Eligibility
English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent).
Should the number of qualified applicants exceed the number of available places, applicants will be selected on the basis of their proficiency in English and mathematics.
Refresher/upgrading courses are available through Academic Upgrading courses, the Centre for Continuing and Online Learning and through local school boards.
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 |
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 |
Tuition Fees in Canada (1st Year Average) | BE / BTech: CA$22,600 | MBA: CA$25,375 | MS: CA$17,225 | BBA: CA$20,560 | MEng: CA$22,225 | BSc: CA$20,745 | MASc: CA$20,375 | MIM: CA$28,900 | MA: CA$12,970 | MFin: CA$32,785 | BHM: CA$20,560 | MEM: CA$17,040 |
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Canada | CA$8890 Per Year |
Entrance Exams in Canada | TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177 |
Work and Study in Canada | Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit. |
Post Study Work Permit in Canada | Up to 3 Years after graduation depending on the course. |
Cost of Student Visa in Canada | CAD 150 |
Student Visa in Canada | A Canada student permit is a document issued by IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) for international students in Canada. To study in Canada, you will require a student permit, which serves as a student visa. |
Intakes in Canada | There are Three Intakes in Canada: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring (May) |
Top Job Sectors in Canada | Business Management, Engineering, Economics, Dentisty, Law, Computer Science. |
Economy in Canada | GDP Growth of 1.9% (2018) 1.5% (2019e), 10th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal |
Tuition & fees :
$ 16,983
Hostel & Meals :
$ 11,945
Total
$ 28,928