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Introduction
Introduction
Niagara College's Computer Programmer Analyst programs offer you a unique opportunity to blend a rich set of job relevant skills: programming, database management, networking, interactive multimedia, systems analysis, and project management. You will be equipped to work as an innovator and support person for the ever expanding world of the Internet, digital technologies, and the converging information media market.
As part of the Information and Media Studies division at Niagara college, the Computer Programmer Analyst programs possess state of the art resources for developing ecommerce solutions, interactive educational tools, and animated products, including 3D rendered solutions.
One of the advantages that you will receive in taking our program is that you will share a common first year curriculum with our Multimedia department. After a year of taking courses, you can then choose to become a Computer Programmer or a Multimedia Designer. Better yet, because you have taken a common first year of courses, you can also opt to be both and receive 2 diplomas in three years!
The second year curriculum is the same for both Computer Programmer and Computer Programmer Analyst. Upon successful completion of the second year, you can choose to graduate with a Computer Programmer Diploma, and will be very well prepared to find employment in the computer field.
You may choose to continue with the third year of studies and graduate in December with a Computer Programmer Analyst (CO-OP) Diploma. This final year offers a paid co-op work term, followed by a specialization term in which you will undertake a major project and select an area of study in consultation with your faculty advisor. Examples might include networking specialist, software development specialist, or database specialist. (Please note that you must pass all your courses in Terms 1 to 4 and achieve a minimum 80 percent weighted average to participate).
Return to top of pageAccreditation
- Diploma in Computer Programmer
- PLUS up to 350 hours of hands-on lab experience
- Enhance qualification with a third year of studies in a post-graduate program or continue to earn an Advanced Diploma in Computer Programmer Analyst (Co-op)
- PLUS up to 550 hours of hands-on lab experience and four months of co-op work experience.
Return to top of pageAdmission Requirements
New Ontario High School Curriculum
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSS) with the majority of grade 12 courses from the College (C) University (U), or University/College (M) stream with...
- Grade 12 English course from the College (C) or University (U) stream
- Grade 12 Mathematics course from the College (C) stream, or any Grade 11 Mathematics from the University (U) or University/College (M) stream, or
- Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate (GED - Equivalent to the requirements listed), or
- Mature student status (Equivalent to the requirements listed)
Recommended Courses
- Grade 11 or Grade 12 Computer and Information Science (M)
- Grade 11 Information Technology Applications in Business (O)
- Grade 12 Information Technology in Business (C)
Equivalent Minimum Admission Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSIS) at the general or advance level, or
- Ontario grade 12 equivalency, or
- Mature student status
- Year four mathematics at the OAC or advanced level, or
- Year four mathematics at the general level (MTT4G0, MTB4G0)
Note - Applicants who have an OSS or an OSIS but do not have the admission requirements may be admitted following testing or successful completion of the College Path program of General Arts and Science.
Return to top of pageSelection Process
(to be used if the program is over-subscribed, i.e. the number of applicants exceeds the number of available places)
- Prior academic performance in required courses using the most senior final grade level available at the time of selection. (If Grade 12 final grades are not available for required courses in progress, applicants will be evaluated based on Grade 11 final grades).
- Testing or other supplemental evaluation may be required.
- College, University, University/College credits will be given an additional 10 grade points, compared to open or workplace level courses.
- Grades from co-op courses and half credit courses are not considered for ranking purposes
The selection process is subject to change.
Academic
- To ensure that our curriculum is current, we accept timely and informative advice from a committee of extremely knowledgeable computer experts working in the industry.
- Our dedicated caring team of faculty members provide a learning environment that is strongly focused on the student.
- Our faculty participate in on-going professional development activities to ensure the currency and relevance of our course offerings
Return to top of pagePractical
- Assignments and projects involve practical, real-world problems and solutions.
- Most computer courses are taught in a hands-on mode within our labs.
- Graduates are provided with a valuable set of technical knowledge and skills.
- Discovering how to learn enables graduates to remain current in this extremely dynamic field.
Return to top of pagePersonal Assets
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to visualize various solutions to problems
- Technical skills, intuition and creativity
- Attention to detail
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