Program Overview

Computer Programming Ontario College Diploma, Co-op program

Program Description

In this program, students focus on computer programming, web development, and designing data-driven systems. Students learn how to write code in a variety of programming languages such as Arduino, ASP.NET, C#, Java, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, PHP, and Swift. Students gain experience developing software for diverse platforms including embedded systems, desktop, mobile and mainframe systems. With a strong emphasis on business and entrepreneurial values, students gain experience in problem solving, troubleshooting and system building through a series of applied assignments, projects and co-op work terms.

Intake Information

• Start date: Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Winter 2026, Summer 2026
• Campus: Barrie

Tuition and Fees

• Visit our tuition and fees page for detailed information on the cost to attend Georgian.
• Review additional program-specific fees for this program.
• You can afford this! Explore OSAP as well as awards, scholarships and bursaries to help you pay your way to graduation.

Work-Integrated Learning

• This program includes a co-op work term component where you’ll gain experience in a workplace related to your field of study.
• Learn about types of work-integrated learning at Georgian.

Admission Requirements

• OSSD or equivalent with
  • Grade 12 English (C or U)
  • any Grade 12 Mathematics (C or U)
• Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing. For complete details refer to:

Pathways

• Applicants who have taken courses from a recognized and accredited post-secondary institution and/or have relevant life/learning experience may also be considered for admission; refer to the Credit for Prior Learning website for details:

Additional Information

• To be successful in this program, students are required to have a personal notebook computer (either PC or Mac architecture) prior to the start of the program that meets or exceeds the following hardware specifications:
  • Intel i5 processor or AMD equivalent
  • 8GB of memory (16 GB recommended)
  • 250GB hard drive (SSD recommended)
• Additional operating systems, tools, and software used in the program are provided to the student upon commencement of the program.

Career Opportunities

• Graduates from this program are well suited to fulfill a wide-range of entry-level roles related to software development. Graduates could find themselves working independently or as a member of a team to analyze, design, enhance, and maintain software applications, on a variety of platforms including desktop, mobile, web, and mainframe systems. Computer programmer graduates may be employed in related fields, including systems analysis, business analysis, database design and management, computer operations, web development, and mobile application development.

Pathways

• Upon graduating from Georgian’s Computer Programming diploma program, consider furthering your studies.
• Georgian has several articulation agreements with a number of university programs offering many desirable options for our graduates.
• Browse available articulations

Industry Support

• Honda of Canada Mfg. (HCM) is one of the largest employers in Simcoe County, with 4,200 associates. Established in Alliston in 1986, it’s a premier manufacturing facility best known for producing the Honda Civic and CR-V.
• Georgian’s $1.8-million multi-faceted partnership with HCM supports leading-edge equipment, innovative research and development, collaborative program support and newly-established scholarships for Georgian students.
• HCM is a proud employer of 250 Georgian alumni in diverse roles, and provides valuable co-op work experiences to students each semester through its Technical Development Program (TDP). HCM also provides a suite of awards and scholarships to help students reach their goals, each valued up to $2,500.

Course Information

• 18 Program Courses
• 2 Communications Courses
• 1 Program Option Course
• 3 General Education Courses
• 1 Co-op Work Term

Program-Specific Courses

• Semester 1 courses are listed below. For a full list of courses in the program including course descriptions, view the Computer Programming program outline.
  • COMP 1002 – HTML, CSS, and JS Fundamentals
  • COMP 1030 – Programming Fundamentals
  • COMP 1035 – Networking Essentials
  • COMP 1045 – Internet of Things using Arduino
  • MATH 1003 – Math for the Computer Industry
  • Select 1 course from the communications list during registration.

Course Delivery Method

• Hybrid: This program has a hybrid delivery method. Some parts are online and other parts are delivered in person. You’ll need to come to campus for part of your program.

Related Programs

• Computer Programming and Analysis
• Computer Systems Technician – Networking
• Electrical Engineering Technology
• Graphic Design

Program Code

• CMPG

Duration

• 2 Years

Credential

• Ontario College Diploma, Co-op

Program Delivery

• Full-time +
• Part-time

Program Delivery Method(s)

• Hybrid: What does this mean?