$12,925 /Yr
Co-op
On-campus
full_time
Diploma Computer Programmer
- Diploma in Computer Programmer at Georgian College is offered as 2 years (4 semesters) program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on both a full-time basis only.
- In this program, students focus on computer programming, web development, and designing data-driven systems.
- Students learn how to write code in a variety of programming languages such as Arduino, ASP.NET, C#, Java, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, PHP, and Swift.
- The requirements of the programs are:
- 16 Program Courses
- 1 Program Course selected from Group 1
- 1 Program Course selected from Group 2
- 2 Communications Courses
- 1 Program Option Course
- 3 General Education Courses
- 2 Co-op Work Terms
- Students gain experience developing software for diverse platforms including embedded systems, desktop, mobile, and mainframe systems.
- With a strong emphasis on business and entrepreneurial values, students gain experience in problem-solving, troubleshooting, and system building through a series of applied assignments, projects, and co-op work terms.
- To graduate from this program, the passing weighted average for promotion through each semester, from year to year, and to graduate is 60%.
- Students are requested to register, attend and participate in their scheduled co-operative education classes.
- These classes are scheduled for all first-year students and are expected to be completed in order for students to proceed successfully to their first co-op work experiences.
- To be successful in this program, students are required to have a personal notebook computer (either PC or Mac architecture) prior to the start of the program that meets or exceeds the following hardware specifications:
- Intel i5 processor or AMD equivalent
- 8GB of memory (16 GB recommended)
- 250GB hard drive (SSD recommended)
- Students need additional things such as operating systems, tools, and software used in the program are provided to the student upon commencement of the program.
- Computer programmer graduates may be employed in related fields including systems analysis, business analysis, database design and management, computer operations, web development, and mobile application development.
- The average salary goes up to 42,000 USD after completion of the program.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $10337 | $10337 |
| Health Insurance | $369 | $369 |
| Other Fees | $2219 | $2219 |
| Total Fees | $12925 | $12925 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.0 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 79 | 120 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 58 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students have to complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with
- Grade 12 English (C or U)
- any Grade 12 Mathematics (C or U)
- Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school students may also be considered for admission.
- Students who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing also get admission to this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they have any one of the following certificates:
- All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Intermediate Examination Certificate
- Pre-University Examination Certificate
- Diploma / Degree certificate Mark sheets for each year of study.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.