Computer Programming

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.

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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Tuition

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

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Semester 1 Courses

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Computer Programming

Critical Thinking

Hands On

Intakes and Availability

Date	Domestic Availability	International Availability
January 2021	Open	Open
September 2021	Open	Open
January 2022	Open

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.

Program Learning Outcomes

Identify, analyze, develop, implement, verify and document the requirements for a computing environment.
Contribute to the diagnostics, troubleshooting, documenting and monitoring of technical problems using appropriate methodologies and tools.
Implement and maintain secure computing environments.
Implement robust computing system solutions through validation testing that aligns with industry best practices.
Communicate and collaborate with team members and stakeholders to ensure effective working relationships.
Select and apply strategies for personal and professional development to enhance work performance.
Apply project management principles and tools when working on projects within a computing environment.
Adhere to ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements and/or principles in the development and management of computing solutions and systems.
Support the analysis and definition of software system specifications based on functional and non-functional requirements.
Contribute to the development, documentation, implementation, maintenance and testing of software systems by using industry standard software development methodologies based on defined specifications and existing technologies/frameworks.
Apply one or more programming paradigms such as, object-oriented, structured or functional programming, and design principles, as well as documented requirements, to the software development process.
Model, design, implement, and maintain basic data storage solutions.
Contribute to the integration of network communications into software solutions by adhering to protocol standards.

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

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

Courses and course descriptions are subject to change. Please note that as a result of COVID-19 the 2020-21 program of study may be modified to accommodate program delivery changes. Students should refer to their timetable for the most up-to-date course information.

Costs

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:

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 Ryzen 7 processor or better with chipset that must support virtualization
16 GB of RAM
1 TB hard drive
Ethernet Network Card or USB to Ethernet adapter
Wireless Network Card
One USB 3.0 port (two preferred)
Webcam
Microphone (headset preferred)

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

Windows 10 Professional Edition

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COVID-19 Information

Program Overview

Admission Requirements

Tuition

Semester 1 Courses

Intakes and Availability

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Program Details

Program Learning Outcomes

Admission Requirements

Courses

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

Costs

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Laptop Requirements

MINIMUM RECOMMENDED HARDWARE

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

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