Computer Programming
Study location | Canada, Ontario, Markham |
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Type | Diploma, College |
Nominal duration | 2 years |
Study language | English |
Course code | CPP |
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. |
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Registration fee | CA$390 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$90) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
Accommodation fee | CA$1,800 per month The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month.
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Entry qualification | High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents):
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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Language requirements | English If you are not coming from a country where English is the primary language, you must provide proof of English proficiency in one of the following ways:
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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