Program Overview

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Computer Programmer Analyst

3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma

Overview

Train for this highly in-demand field. Computer systems are everywhere and are used in virtually every industry. Learn to create the programs and software for devices that people use every day. Training includes application software, systems development, and computer programming with a business focus.

Your Future Career

• Website designer
• Desktop application programmer
• Systems/business analyst
• Database administrator
• Support specialist

What You Learn

• Systems analysis and design
• Computer programming (in multiple programming languages)
• Desktop application programming
• Website design
• Internet enabled software
• Operating systems (client and server)

Admission Requirements

• OSSD or equivalent
• ENG4C or ENG4U
• Grade 12 Math (C or U) or Grade 11 Math (U or M)

If English is not your first language, you must provide proof of English competency.

Curriculum

Semester 1

• CIS142 | Programming Fundamentals
• CMM125 | College Communications
• CST102 | Introduction to Linux
• CST105 | IT Essentials
• CST115 | Networking Fundamentals

Semester 2

• CIS115 | Introduction to Databases & SQL
• CIS123 | Web Programming Principles
• CIS163 | Introduction to Object Oriented C++
• CIS263 | Programming in Java
• GENED | General Education Elective - Online (CIS Sem 2)

Semester 3

• CIS205 | Systems Analysis - Requirements Gathering
• CIS215 | Database Design and SQL
• CIS224 | Web Programming Client and Framework
• CIS262 | Advanced Object Oriented C++
• GENED | General Education Elective - Online (CIS Sem 3)

Semester 4

• CIS225 | Web Programming Server and Framework
• CIS230 | Visual Basic
• CIS288 | System Analysis - Design and Implementation
• CIS340 | Python Programming
• CMM230 | Workplace Communications
• GENED | General Education Elective - Online (CIS Sem 4)

Semester 5

• CIS304 | Career Preparation
• CIS320 | Project Planning and Management
• CIS325 | Programming in C#
• CIS355 | Advanced Java Programing
• CIS370 | Intro to AI Programming

Semester 6

• CIS315 | Beyond SQL
• CIS354 | Project Implementation
• CIS363 | DevTools
• CIS373 | Intro to Game Programming
• CIS384 | Web Programming Using PHP

Tuition Fees

3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma

Commerce Court Campus – Domestic

Year	Tuition	Ancillary Fees	Material Fee	Trip Fee	Total
1	$2720.24	$1587	-	-	$4307.24
2	$2720.24	$1423	-	-	$4143.24
3	$2720.24	$1423	-	-	$4143.24

Commerce Court Campus – International

Year	Tuition	Ancillary Fees	Material Fee	Trip Fee	Total
1	$15547.54	$1975.5	-	-	$17523.04
2	$15547.54	$1811.5	-	-	$17359.04
3	$15547.54	$1811.5	-	-	$17359.04

What You Need

Textbooks

Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.

Technology/Devices

Canadore College has implemented Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to enhance your learning experience in and out of the classroom while ensuring flexibility in learning.

To learn more about BYOD and to find out what is required for your program, please visit [insert link].

The computer must meet minimum specifications:

• PC - Windows Laptop with a minimum 7th Gen i7 processor
• Minimum 16 GB of RAM (more is better)
• Minimum 1 TB of storage through a combination of internal and external hard drives. Recommended the internal hard drive is a solid state drive (SSD)

Certification/Accreditation

Ontario College Advanced Diploma

Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.

View Program Vocational Learning Outcomes

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Find out more about General Education program requirements here.

Further Your Education

There are many options available to students who already have some postsecondary education.

Whether you are looking to study at Canadore from another school, continue your education at Canadore, or looking to pursue further education elsewhere, we can help find the right path for you!

Whether you want to Transfer TO Canadore, Transfer WITHIN Canadore, or prepare to Transfer FROM Canadore, we've got you covered!

Learn more about Credit Transfer and Pathway opportunities here.