Advanced Diploma (Computer Programming and Analysis)
STEM Course
3 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
CA$12,549/Yr
CA$12,549 /Yr
- St. Lawrence College offers an Advanced Diploma in Computer Programming and Analysis for a duration of 3 years.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- The CPA program follows an experiential learning approach to education by offering courses that parallel the software development practices used in the modern workplace.
- Students learn to work in project teams, in which they design, develop, and test larger-scale applications.
- After gaining programming and problem-solving skills, students experience real-world work environments by participating in our third-year work placement program.
- Students learn many programming languages, including C#, C++, PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, and Java.
- Students also learn to write programs for desktop, web, mobile, and mainframe platforms.
- Most courses have 3 tests and 3 assignments throughout the semester and students should expect to spend up to 18 hours per week on homework.
- In the 3rd year, students spend 2 days per week on the job in an IT business environment. Many students are employed by their work placement during the summer months preceding the third year. This gives 1-year work experience on their resume at graduation.
- St. Lawrence College is one of a handful of colleges in North America offering mainframe courses in COBOL, CICS, JCL, and TSO.
- Graduates of the CPA program can turn their advanced diploma into a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing with Software Development Degree in 1 academic year (2 semesters) in Ireland at the Institute of Technology Tralee.
- A career as a Computer Programmer Analyst can provide students with exciting and rewarding work in areas such as computer programming, web development, systems development, data modeling, quality assurance, mobile computing, web services, and database administration.
- The average salary of the program goes up to 39,000 USD.
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Important Dates
Applications are accepted throughout the year.
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
Tuition Fees | CA$12549 (CAD 12549) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
---|---|
Room And Board | CA$5617 (CAD 5617) |
Meal | CA$1275 (CAD 1275) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students have to complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with the majority of Grade 11 and 12 courses at the C, U, or M level including the following prerequisites:
- Grade 12 English at the C or U level
- Grade 11 Math at the C or U level.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- The students must have completed 10th and intermediate i.e 12th grade which has the minimum with 60% marks.
- The minimum qualification required to attend this program is a higher secondary school certificate.
- Copies of original documents should be attested by the educational institution.
- School Record of Diploma/Degree certificate Mark sheets for each year of study is required.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.
Required Document List
Following are the required documents:
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Official Transcript: Submit copies of an official transcript from post-secondary institutions attended in PDF format.
- Official Degree Certificate: It provides proof of degree completion and must be an original copy issued by the institution with an official stamp or seal.
- Personal Statement: This is a short statement (approximately one page) that details the reason for pursuing graduate studies with this department and their research interests.
- Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
Career and Placement after Course
Possible career opportunities are:
- Software application developer
- Web developer
- Computer systems engineer
- Database administrator
- Computer systems analyst
- Software quality assurance (QA) engineer
- Business intelligence analyst
- Computer programmer
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Collegedunia $150 Scholarship Program | Scholarship per studentCA$ 150/Yr$150 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Paul Foundation scholarships | Scholarship per studentCA$ 20,174/Yr$20,174 | Level Of StudyDiploma | TypeMerit-Based |
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