Kitchener,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Ontario College Diploma in Computer Programming in Waterloo Canada | Conestoga College
Conestoga College
|
Waterloo Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
14,163
(c. USD10,415.63)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Computer Programming diploma is a two-year program tailored for students seeking to acquire current industry skills for business application development, with a faster completion time compared to the three-year Computer Programmer Analyst program. This curriculum focuses on developing problem-solving abilities using modern Microsoft, Java, and open-source technologies to create business and web solutions. Students gain expertise in object-oriented analysis, design, agile methods, and programming approaches throughout their studies.
The program blends theoretical learning with practical application, enabling students to implement their knowledge through hands-on tasks and complex projects. Supporting courses in mathematics, accounting, and communication complement the core IT curriculum. These competencies culminate in a final-year capstone project where students collaborate to develop a significant business application, giving them real-world exposure to the full software development lifecycle.
Duration: 2 years
Intake: September 2024
Location: Waterloo
Qualification: Ontario College Diploma
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or 19 years of age or older with mature student status
English Language Requirements:
- IELTS overall band of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 88
- CAEL 70, no sub-test band score less than 60
- PTE Academic 58
- CELAP (Conestoga English Language Assessment and Placement) - 82 or higher
- Duolingo English Test minimum score of 115
- Cambridge Exams minimum score of 180, with no individual skill less than 170
Tuition
CAD
14,163