
Advanced Diploma in Computer Programming and Analysis
Toronto, Canada
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2025
TUITION FEES
CAD 18,383 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
Today, few organizations make any significant plans without thoroughly understanding the Information Technology (IT) implications. IT professionals are a vital part of decision-making business teams. George Brown College answers this need with its Computer Programmer Analyst program. The broad education in programming and IT analysis that it offers can provide you with a stable platform for career growth in the rapidly expanding and ever-changing world of information technology.
During the first two years of the program, you will develop the skills and techniques required for software application development and testing. The industry tells us they are looking for Computer Programmer Analysts with “the total package.” So the third year includes advanced technical skills in areas such as systems analysis and design techniques — and continues to develop communications, teamwork, and other client service skills such as needs assessment, sales, and presentation methods.
George Brown offers other distinct advantages:
- Students are involved in project-based and experiential learning.
- In the third year, students are introduced to the fast-growing AI and Machine Learning strategies and development.
- Students are also exposed to mobile application development using the latest mobile devices.
*If you enroll in January, you must complete semester 2 in the summer, May to August, in the same year.
Note: In this rapidly changing industry, program improvements are being made on an ongoing basis, which may result in course changes. Changes are made in consultation with our Program Advisory Committee, which is composed of academic staff and industry representatives from small, medium-sized, and large corporations.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships for international students at George Brown College are generally in-program awards based on students’ academic performance (and other criteria) at George Brown College after the beginning of the academic program.
Curriculum
Required Courses
Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
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Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
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Semester 5 | Semester 6 |
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**Based on the results of your placement test, you may be required to take COMM1000 Introduction to College Communication before progressing to COMM1007. COMM1000 does not count as a course required for graduation, and you will be charged for this extra course.
Program Outcome
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Identify, analyze, design, develop, implement, verify and document the requirements for a computing environment.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, document, and monitor technical problems using appropriate methodologies and tools.
- Analyze, design, implement and maintain secure computing environments.
- Analyze, develop and maintain robust computing system solutions through validation testing and 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 responding to requirements and monitoring projects within a computing environment.
- Adhere to ethical, social media, legal, regulatory and economic requirements and/or principles in developing and managing computing solutions and systems.
- Investigate emerging trends to respond to technical challenges.
- Gather, analyze and define software system specifications based on functional and non-functional requirements.
- Design, develop, document, implement, maintain and test software systems by using industry-standard software development methodologies based on defined specifications and existing technologies/frameworks.
- Select and apply object-oriented and other design concepts and principles, as well as business requirements, to the software development process.
- Gather requirements and model, design, implement, optimize and maintain data storage solutions.
- Integrate network communications into software solutions by adhering to protocol standards.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Your Career
Graduates may find career opportunities in areas such as:
- Database administration
- Systems analysis and design
- Consulting
- Application design and development
- Web application design and development
- Data architect (AI/ Machine Learning)
- Full-stack developer
- Mobile application developer
- and many others
Opportunities exist for systems development for both corporate clients and smaller contract companies.
As programmer analysts, graduates will work in project teams responsible for developing new applications and maintaining existing business systems.
Educational Pathways
Opportunities to receive transfer credits toward a further study to attain a degree are available.
Future Study Options
Students who successfully complete this program may qualify for entry into Ontario college graduate certificate programs and university degree programs at institutions such as McMaster University, University of Guelph, and Northern Alberta Institute of Technology.