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Computer Programming

Tuition fee CA$17,886 per year

The fees are for the 2024–2025 academic year and include tuition (CA$16,171), health insurance and ancillary charges.

The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change.

Registration fee CA$390 one-time

The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$90) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300).

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Accommodation fee CA$1,800 per month

The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month.

  • Including the cost of food, rent, transportation and other living expenses (varies depending on your living preferences).
  • Estimated living expenses are to be used as a guide only and are subject to change.

More information

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Overview

This two-year diploma program prepares you with the skills and knowledge to begin your career as a programmer. As a leader in developing relevant programs, we have the largest offering of computer studies programs in the province. Through a variety of practical and theoretical courses, you will gain skills in mobile development, web development and distributed programming techniques and database administration. You will also learn about security and a variety of operating systems including Windows, UNIX, Linux and IBM Business Computing. Graduates of this program will enter their industry with programming and communications skills suitable for employment.

Open Sources and Seneca

Seneca has connections with top tier open-source companies such as Mozilla, creators of the Firefox web browser, and Red Hat, maker of the most successful commercial Linux operating system. In a variety of courses, you will have the opportunity to work with top tier developers on such projects.

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

  • Computer programming
  • Operating systems
  • Database and web technology
  • Data communication
  • Security
  • Advanced programming languages
  • System methodologies
  • Internet client and server-side development
  • Database system design and maintenance
  • Solve problems associated with software installation

Career opportunities

When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options that you can explore:

  • Software developer
  • Information systems specialist
  • Personal Computer specialist
  • International Business Machines programmer
  • UNIX/Linux programmer
  • Computer application programmer
  • Interactive developer
  • Junior software engineer
  • Program analyst
Apply Now! May 2025
This intake is not applicable
Studies commence
May 6, 2025
Apply Now! September 2025
This intake is not applicable
Studies commence
Sep 2, 2025
Apply Now! January 2026
Application start
Mar 1, 2025
This intake is not applicable
Studies commence
Jan 2, 2026
Apply Now! May 2025
This intake is not applicable
Studies commence
May 6, 2025
Apply Now! September 2025
This intake is not applicable
Studies commence
Sep 2, 2025
Apply Now! January 2026
Application start
Mar 1, 2025
This intake is not applicable
Studies commence
Jan 2, 2026