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Computer Programming

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Credential
Ontario College Diploma
Location
Oshawa
School
School of Business, IT & Management (BITM)
Length
Four semesters
OCAS Code
CPGM
Next Intake
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Program Overview

With many millions or more lines of code in the world today, and many more yet to be written, this field is growing constantly. If using your critical thinking ability to solve problems puts a smile on your face then this field could be for you. As a tech-savvy graduate you’ll be trained in how to apply your hands on experience in our program, combining analytical and programming skills, to produce lasting and high quality software solutions that keep the world running smoothly.

Computer Programming
Computer Programming
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Hands On
Hands On

Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
  • Grade 12 English (C or U)
  • Grade 12 mathematics (C, M or U)

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Intakes and Availability

Date Domestic Availability International Availability
January 2020OpenClosed
September 2020OpenOpen
January 2021Open 

Tuition

Year one domestic: $2,722 (CDN)
Year one international: $13,322 (CDN)

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Semester 1 Courses

  • Communications I For It (COMM 3201)
  • Computer Systems-Hardware (CSYS 1122)
  • Intro To Databases (DBAS 1201)
  • Data Communications & Networking I (DCOM 1100)
  • Mathematics For I.T. (MATH 1110)
  • Introduction To Programming (PROG 1205)

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Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

  • Junior Programmer/Developer
  • Junior Web Developer
  • Customer Support Specialist
  • Network Support Technician
  • Software Quality Assurance Tester
  • Sales Representative

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Program Details

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program are required to purchase their own laptop. For specific hardware and software requirements for this program click here.

Organizations in all fields depend on computer specialists to assist them with their information processing needs. This program will give you a solid foundation in the competitive job skills required for today’s information technology (IT) field.

Areas of study include:

  • Business computing concepts
  • Computer applications
  • Computer hardware
  • Application programming
  • Database development
  • Data communications
  • Network management
  • Operating systems
  • Systems analysis and design

Note: To ensure that you make an informed decision about your IT career path, a common first semester is offered for the Computer Systems Technician, Computer Systems Technology, Computer Programmer and Computer Programmer Analyst programs. This approach provides an opportunity for you to explore the systems/programming applications and networking/hardware applications of the IT sector to ensure program fit.

Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
  • Grade 12 English (C or U)
  • Grade 12 mathematics (C, M or U)

Courses

Semester 1

  • Communications I For It (COMM 3201)
  • Computer Systems-Hardware (CSYS 1122)
  • Intro To Databases (DBAS 1201)
  • Data Communications & Networking I (DCOM 1100)
  • Mathematics For I.T. (MATH 1110)
  • Introduction To Programming (PROG 1205)

Semester 2

  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Linux I (LINU 4100)
  • Net Development I (NETD 2202)
  • Oop I (OOP 2200)
  • Systems Development I (SYDE 2203)
  • Web Development-Fundamentals (WEBD 2201)

Semester 3

  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • It Career Essentials (ITCE 3200)
  • Net Development II (NETD 3202)
  • Oop II (OOP 3200)
  • Systems Development II (SYDE 3203)
  • System Support & Automation (SYSA 3204)
  • Web Development-Intermediate (WEBD 3201)

Semester 4

  • Database Development I (DBAS 5206)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Mainframe Development (MAFD 4202)
  • Oop III (OOP 4200)
  • Web Development - Enterprise (WEBD 4201)
  • Web Develop-Client Side Script (WEBD 6201)

Courses and course descriptions are subject to change.

Costs

YEAR ONE FEES Domestic International
Tuition $2,722 $13,322
Compulsory Ancillary

$1,337

$1,812
Program Incidental $350 $350
Total Fees: $4,409 $15,483

Please note: fees are based on the 2019-2020 academic year and do not include textbooks. For more information please see Other fees to consider.

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

  • Junior Programmer/Developer
  • Junior Web Developer
  • Customer Support Specialist
  • Network Support Technician
  • Software Quality Assurance Tester
  • Sales Representative

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

  • Colleges and universities
  • Computer and network infrastructure firms
  • Credit unions and banks
  • Digital business solutions firms
  • Government
  • Newspapers/media corporations
  • Research companies
  • School boards
  • Small and-medium-size organizations
  • Software development firms

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Students can transfer to the Computer Programmer Analyst, advanced diploma program at any time, which provides a four-week field placement opportunity at the end of the third year as well as competitive opportunity to complete a co-operative placement. 

Durham College also offers degree completion opportunities with a number of Canadian and international institutions. Please visit www.durhamcollege.ca/pathways to learn more about how you can transfer your credits towards a degree. Sample diploma-to-degree opportunities include:

  • Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) – Game Development and Entrepreneurship – Ontario Tech University (Ontario Tech)
  • Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) – Information Technology Security – Ontario Tech
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) bridge – Ontario Tech
  • Bachelor of Science – Computer and Information Systems (post-diploma) – Athabasca University
  • Bachelor of Computer Information Systems – Davenport University
  • Bachelor of Science – Database Systems and Programming – Davenport University
  • Bachelor of Science – Computer Information Systems – Programming - Davenport University
  • Bachelor of Science – Technology Project Management – Davenport University
  • Bachelor of Science – Computer Information Systems – Web and Mobile Development Specialty - Davenport University
  • Bachelor of Information Technology – Griffith University

Please visit our pathways page to learn more about how you can transfer your credits towards a degree.

Laptop Requirements

Minimum Recommended Hardware

  • Intel I7 or AMD A10 processor or better with chipset that must support virtualization
  • 16 GB of RAM
  • 1 TB hard drive
  • Ethernet Network Card
  • Wireless Network Card
  • One USB 3.0 port (two preferred)

Software Requirements

  • Windows 10 Professional Edition

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