Computer Applications Development (Optional Co-op)
- Credential:
- Ontario College Graduate Certificate
- Program Code:
- 0066
- School:
- Engineering & Information Technology
- Academic Year:
- 2018 / 2019
- Accelerated Delivery?
- No
Notice:
Students in this program are required to bring a mobile device that meets minimum specified requirements.About the Program
This one-year, full-time, graduate certificate program provides students with a broad business and technical background in computer applications, database applications, data communications, programming, data design and systems analysis and design. This program provides the student with programming experience and the skills necessary to analyze and design Information Technology (IT) based solutions.In the Computer Applications Development program, students benefit from specialized courses taught by highly qualified industry experts. As a result, students should expect to have classes scheduled up until 8:00 p.m.
The optional co-op stream includes one co-op work term.
For more information contact the Program Coordinator at itprograms@conestogac.on.ca.
Program Information
Length: One-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate programDelivery Sequence:
Waterloo - September/2018 - Fall | Winter
Waterloo - January/2019 - Winter | Spring/Summer
Waterloo - May/2019 - Spring/Summer | Fall
Delivery Sequence for Co-op Option:
Waterloo - January/2019 - Winter | Spring/Summer | Fall
Waterloo - May/2019 - Spring/Summer | Fall | Winter
Location: Waterloo
Start: September, January and May
First-Year Capacity: 30
Admission Requirements
- A three-year advanced diploma or a degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience in a business setting
- Applicants not meeting the post-secondary education requirements but who have 3 to 5 years professional or management experience in a business environment will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Such candidates would be expected to provide references and a portfolio of their work and would be subject to an interview process.
Note re: Admission Requirements
- Applicants with transcripts from institutions where the language of instruction is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency with a minimum test score on one of the following language proficiency tests or equivalent scores from another internationally recognized English language test:
- TOEFL iBT 88
- IELTS 6.5 with no bands less than 6.0
- IELTS 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 and an overall average grade of B or above (as assessed, by country, to Ontario standards) in the academic program(s) specified in Admissions Requirements
- CAEL 70 with no sub-test band scores less than 60
- PTE Academic 58
- Conestoga English Language Test (CELT) Band 6
- We offer a language program for students whose English language skills are below the standard required for admission but all other admission criteria have been met. You will be eligible for admission to the post-graduate program after completion of level 4 of the General Arts and Science - English Language Studies (ELS) program with an overall grade average of 80% and no grade less than 75%. Your placement in the ELS program is determined by scores on an in-house English language test or TOEFL or IELTS.
Applying to the Co-op Stream
- All applicants apply to the non co-op program. Students will be informed of the application deadline and process. Labour market conditions determine co-op seats in optional co-op programs. Every student who meets academic eligibility requirements may not be admitted to the co-op stream.
- To be considered for admission to the co-op stream, students are required to achieve a minimum overall SWA of 3.75 (80% session weighted average) in Level 1 with no dropped or failed courses.
Co-op Information
- Co-op programs add value to your education. Earn while you apply what you learn in a real workplace environment. See the Co-op webpages for more details.
- The College cannot guarantee co-op employment. All co-op students are required to conduct an independent co-op job search in addition to the supports and services provided by the Department of Co-op Education.
- Students are responsible for their own transportation and associated costs in order to complete work term requirements. Work locations may not always be readily accessible by public transportation.
Admission Procedures
- Submit a completed Ontario College Application Form.
- Attach proof of the admission requirements.
- Applicants not meeting the admission requirements must submit a resume outlining work, experience and career goals.
- Final acceptance is based on a review of post-secondary background and relevant documentation.
Program Requirements
- This program is designed for the mature learner. Students will be required to carry out independent research and learning throughout the program.
- Students in this program are required to bring a mobile device that meets minimum specified requirements.
- Students are expected to have a working knowledge of personal computers including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software and the internet. Students will be required to perform computer work for course work and projects outside of class. Keyboarding skills are required.
- Academic eligibility for a co-op work term is based on the term that occurs two terms prior to any work term. Should a student's academic performance decline considerably (including cumulative missed courses) during the term just prior to any work term, the college reserves the right to withdraw the student from the upcoming work term.
- Students may only fail/defer one work term regardless of the reason(s).
- Students who do not successfully complete their deferred work term will be removed from the co-op stream.
- Since only one work term may be failed/deferred regardless of the reason(s), should a subsequent work term be missed/failed/unsecured (not successfully completed for any reason) the student will be immediately removed from the co-op stream.
- Students who are discontinued are not eligible for co-op work terms.
Tuition & Fees
Tuition fee details for the 2018-2019 year are listed below. Books and supplies are additional.
Non Co-op Program Fees
Domestic Fees
Estimated fees based upon the previous academic year (2017 / 2018) for Computer Applications Development - Program # 0066
| Description | Fall 2018 |
|---|---|
| Student Priority Fee | $50.65 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $70.50 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $28.45 |
| Administration Fee | $25.90 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $142.75 |
| Program Services Fee | $0.00 |
| CSI Capital Development Fee | $72.65 |
| CSI Association Fee | $110.00 |
| CSI - CSA | $5.75 |
| Program Tuition Fee (ACR) | $2275.00 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $295.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.75 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $28.00 |
| Session Total | $3117.40 |
| Year Total | $3117.40 |
| Description | Spring 2018 |
|---|---|
| Student Priority Fee | $49.95 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $69.55 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $28.10 |
| Administration Fee | $25.55 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $140.80 |
| Program Services Fee | $0.00 |
| CSI Capital Development Fee | $70.54 |
| CSI Association Fee | $110.00 |
| CSI - CSA | $4.56 |
| Program Tuition Fee (ACR) | $2170.00 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $97.24 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.60 |
| Session Total | $2778.89 |
| Year Total | $2778.89 |
| Description | Spring 2018 |
|---|---|
| Student Priority Fee | $49.95 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $69.55 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $28.10 |
| Administration Fee | $25.55 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $140.80 |
| Program Services Fee | $0.00 |
| CSI Capital Development Fee | $70.54 |
| CSI Association Fee | $110.00 |
| CSI - CSA | $4.56 |
| Program Tuition Fee (ACR) | $2170.00 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $0.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.60 |
| Session Total | $2681.65 |
| Year Total | $5554.92 |
| Description | Fall 2018 | Winter 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Student Priority Fee | $50.65 | $50.65 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $28.45 | $28.45 |
| Administration Fee | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $142.75 | $142.75 |
| Program Services Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| CSI - CSA | $5.75 | $5.75 |
| Program Tuition Fee (ACR) | $2275.00 | $2275.00 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $295.00 | $0.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.75 | $12.75 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $28.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Capital Development Fee - Waterloo | $0.00 | $48.00 |
| Session Total | $2946.75 | $2671.75 |
| Year Total | $5618.50 |
| Description | Winter 2019 | Spring 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Student Priority Fee | $50.65 | $50.65 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $28.45 | $28.45 |
| Administration Fee | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $142.75 | $142.75 |
| Program Services Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| CSI - CSA | $5.75 | $5.75 |
| Program Tuition Fee (ACR) | $2275.00 | $2275.00 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $206.50 | $0.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.75 | $12.75 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $18.76 | $0.00 |
| CSI Capital Development Fee - Waterloo | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Session Total | $2897.01 | $2671.75 |
| Year Total | $5568.76 |
| Description | Spring 2019 |
|---|---|
| Student Priority Fee | $50.65 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $28.45 |
| Administration Fee | $25.90 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $142.75 |
| Program Services Fee | $0.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $82.50 |
| CSI - CSA | $5.75 |
| Program Tuition Fee (ACR) | $2275.00 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $115.05 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.75 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $18.76 |
| CSI Capital Development Fee - Waterloo | $48.00 |
| Session Total | $2805.56 |
| Year Total | $2805.56 |
International Fees
Estimated International fees based upon the previous academic year (2017 / 2018) for
Computer Applications Development - Program # 0066
| Description | Fall 2018 |
|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $6000.00 |
| Student Priority Fee | $50.65 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $70.50 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $28.45 |
| Administration Fee | $25.90 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $142.75 |
| Program Services Fee | $0.00 |
| CSI Capital Development Fee | $72.65 |
| CSI Association Fee | $110.00 |
| CSI - CSA | $5.75 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $295.00 |
| ISR | $375.00 |
| International Health Insurance | $0.00 |
| International Health Fee | $485.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.75 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $28.00 |
| Session Total | $7702.40 |
| Year Total | $7702.40 |
| Description | Spring 2018 |
|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $5950.00 |
| Student Priority Fee | $49.95 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $69.55 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $28.10 |
| Administration Fee | $25.55 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $140.80 |
| Program Services Fee | $0.00 |
| CSI Capital Development Fee | $70.54 |
| CSI Association Fee | $110.00 |
| CSI - CSA | $4.56 |
| ISR | $375.00 |
| International Health Insurance | $0.00 |
| International Health Fee | $160.05 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.60 |
| Session Total | $6996.70 |
| Year Total | $6996.70 |
| Description | Spring 2018 |
|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $5950.00 |
| Student Priority Fee | $49.95 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $69.55 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $28.10 |
| Administration Fee | $25.55 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $140.80 |
| Program Services Fee | $0.00 |
| CSI Capital Development Fee | $70.54 |
| CSI Association Fee | $110.00 |
| CSI - CSA | $4.56 |
| ISR | $375.00 |
| International Health Insurance | $0.00 |
| International Health Fee | $0.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.60 |
| Session Total | $6836.65 |
| Year Total | $13998.25 |
| Description | Fall 2018 | Winter 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $6000.00 | $6000.00 |
| Student Priority Fee | $50.65 | $50.65 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $28.45 | $28.45 |
| Administration Fee | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $142.75 | $142.75 |
| Program Services Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| CSI - CSA | $5.75 | $5.75 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $295.00 | $0.00 |
| ISR | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| International Health Fee | $485.00 | $0.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.75 | $12.75 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $28.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Capital Development Fee - Waterloo | $0.00 | $48.00 |
| Session Total | $7531.75 | $6771.75 |
| Year Total | $14303.50 |
| Description | Winter 2019 | Spring 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $6000.00 | $6000.00 |
| Student Priority Fee | $50.65 | $50.65 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $28.45 | $28.45 |
| Administration Fee | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $142.75 | $142.75 |
| Program Services Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| CSI - CSA | $5.75 | $5.75 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $206.50 | $0.00 |
| ISR | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| International Health Fee | $324.95 | $0.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.75 | $12.75 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $18.76 | $0.00 |
| CSI Capital Development Fee - Waterloo | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Session Total | $7321.96 | $6771.75 |
| Year Total | $14093.71 |
| Description | Spring 2019 |
|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $6000.00 |
| Student Priority Fee | $50.65 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $28.45 |
| Administration Fee | $25.90 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $142.75 |
| Program Services Fee | $0.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $82.50 |
| CSI - CSA | $5.75 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $115.05 |
| ISR | $375.00 |
| International Health Fee | $160.05 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.75 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $18.76 |
| CSI Capital Development Fee - Waterloo | $48.00 |
| Session Total | $7065.61 |
| Year Total | $7065.61 |
Co-op Program Fees
Optional Co-op Domestic Fees
Estimated fees based upon the previous academic year (2017 / 2018) for Computer Applications Development (Optional Co-op) - Program # 0066C
| Description | Fall 2018 | Winter 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Student Priority Fee | $50.65 | $0.00 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $70.50 | $0.00 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $28.45 | $0.00 |
| Administration Fee | $25.90 | $0.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $142.75 | $0.00 |
| Program Services Fee | $543.50 | $0.00 |
| CSI Capital Development Fee | $72.65 | $0.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $110.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI - CSA | $5.75 | $0.00 |
| Program Tuition Fee (ACR) | $2275.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $295.00 | $0.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.75 | $0.00 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $28.00 | $0.00 |
| Session Total | $3660.90 | $0.00 |
| Year Total | $3660.90 |
| Description | Spring 2018 |
|---|---|
| Student Priority Fee | $49.95 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $69.55 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $28.10 |
| Administration Fee | $25.55 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $140.80 |
| Program Services Fee | $0.00 |
| CSI Capital Development Fee | $70.54 |
| CSI Association Fee | $110.00 |
| CSI - CSA | $4.56 |
| Program Tuition Fee (ACR) | $2170.00 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $97.24 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.60 |
| Session Total | $2778.89 |
| Year Total | $2778.89 |
| Description | Spring 2018 | Fall 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Student Priority Fee | $49.95 | $0.00 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $69.55 | $0.00 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $28.10 | $0.00 |
| Administration Fee | $25.55 | $0.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $140.80 | $0.00 |
| Program Services Fee | $536.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Capital Development Fee | $70.54 | $0.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $110.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI - CSA | $4.56 | $0.00 |
| Program Tuition Fee (ACR) | $2170.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $97.24 | $0.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.60 | $0.00 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Session Total | $3314.89 | $0.00 |
| Year Total | $3314.89 |
| Description | Spring 2018 |
|---|---|
| Student Priority Fee | $0.00 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $0.00 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $0.00 |
| Administration Fee | $0.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $0.00 |
| Program Services Fee | $0.00 |
| CSI Capital Development Fee | $0.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $0.00 |
| CSI - CSA | $0.00 |
| Program Tuition Fee (ACR) | $0.00 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $0.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $0.00 |
| Session Total | $0.00 |
| Year Total | $6185.30 |
| Description | Winter 2019 | Spring 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Student Priority Fee | $50.65 | $0.00 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $28.45 | $0.00 |
| Administration Fee | $25.90 | $0.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $142.75 | $0.00 |
| Program Services Fee | $543.50 | $0.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $82.50 | $0.00 |
| CSI - CSA | $5.75 | $0.00 |
| Program Tuition Fee (ACR) | $2275.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $206.50 | $0.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.75 | $0.00 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $18.76 | $0.00 |
| CSI Capital Development Fee - Waterloo | $48.00 | $0.00 |
| Session Total | $3440.51 | $0.00 |
| Year Total | $3440.51 |
| Description | Spring 2019 |
|---|---|
| Student Priority Fee | $50.65 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $28.45 |
| Administration Fee | $25.90 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $142.75 |
| Program Services Fee | $543.50 |
| CSI Association Fee | $82.50 |
| CSI - CSA | $5.75 |
| Program Tuition Fee (ACR) | $2275.00 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $115.05 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.75 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $18.76 |
| CSI Capital Development Fee - Waterloo | $48.00 |
| Session Total | $3349.06 |
| Year Total | $3349.06 |
Optional Co-op International Fees
Estimated International fees based upon the previous academic year (2017 / 2018) for
Computer Applications Development (Optional Co-op) - Program # 0066C
| Description | Fall 2018 | Winter 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $6000.00 | $0.00 |
| Student Priority Fee | $50.65 | $0.00 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $70.50 | $0.00 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $28.45 | $0.00 |
| Administration Fee | $25.90 | $0.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $142.75 | $0.00 |
| Program Services Fee | $543.50 | $0.00 |
| CSI Capital Development Fee | $72.65 | $0.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $110.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI - CSA | $5.75 | $0.00 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $295.00 | $0.00 |
| ISR | $375.00 | $0.00 |
| International Health Insurance | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| International Health Fee | $485.00 | $0.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.75 | $0.00 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $28.00 | $0.00 |
| Session Total | $8245.90 | $0.00 |
| Year Total | $8245.90 |
| Description | Spring 2018 |
|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $5950.00 |
| Student Priority Fee | $49.95 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $69.55 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $28.10 |
| Administration Fee | $25.55 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $140.80 |
| Program Services Fee | $0.00 |
| CSI Capital Development Fee | $70.54 |
| CSI Association Fee | $110.00 |
| CSI - CSA | $4.56 |
| ISR | $375.00 |
| International Health Insurance | $0.00 |
| International Health Fee | $160.05 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.60 |
| Session Total | $6996.70 |
| Year Total | $6996.70 |
| Description | Spring 2018 | Fall 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $5950.00 | $0.00 |
| Student Priority Fee | $49.95 | $0.00 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $69.55 | $0.00 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $28.10 | $0.00 |
| Administration Fee | $25.55 | $0.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $140.80 | $0.00 |
| Program Services Fee | $536.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Capital Development Fee | $70.54 | $0.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $110.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI - CSA | $4.56 | $0.00 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ISR | $375.00 | $0.00 |
| International Health Insurance | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| International Health Fee | $160.05 | $485.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.60 | $0.00 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Session Total | $7532.70 | $485.00 |
| Year Total | $7532.70 | $485.00 |
| Description | Spring 2018 |
|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $0.00 |
| Student Priority Fee | $0.00 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $0.00 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $0.00 |
| Administration Fee | $0.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $0.00 |
| Program Services Fee | $0.00 |
| CSI Capital Development Fee | $0.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $0.00 |
| CSI - CSA | $0.00 |
| ISR | $0.00 |
| International Health Insurance | $0.00 |
| International Health Fee | $0.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $0.00 |
| Session Total | $0.00 |
| Year Total | $14694.30 |
| Description | Winter 2019 | Spring 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $6000.00 | $0.00 |
| Student Priority Fee | $50.65 | $0.00 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $28.45 | $0.00 |
| Administration Fee | $25.90 | $0.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $142.75 | $0.00 |
| Program Services Fee | $543.50 | $0.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $82.50 | $0.00 |
| CSI - CSA | $5.75 | $0.00 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $206.50 | $0.00 |
| ISR | $375.00 | $0.00 |
| International Health Fee | $324.95 | $0.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.75 | $0.00 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $18.76 | $0.00 |
| CSI Capital Development Fee - Waterloo | $48.00 | $0.00 |
| Session Total | $7865.46 | $0.00 |
| Year Total | $7865.46 |
| Description | Spring 2019 |
|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $6000.00 |
| Student Priority Fee | $50.65 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $28.45 |
| Administration Fee | $25.90 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $142.75 |
| Program Services Fee | $543.50 |
| CSI Association Fee | $82.50 |
| CSI - CSA | $5.75 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $115.05 |
| ISR | $375.00 |
| International Health Fee | $160.05 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.75 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $18.76 |
| CSI Capital Development Fee - Waterloo | $48.00 |
| Session Total | $7609.11 |
| Year Total | $7609.11 |
Graduate Opportunities
Students graduate with programming experience and the skills necessary to analyze and design computer applications for business. Entry-level positions for graduates of this program include computer programmer, web application developer, software tester and quality control professional. In addition to these, career path opportunities would include systems analyst, business analyst, project manager and IT manager.On average, 78% of graduates from the last three years (2014 to 2016) found employment within six months of graduation.
For more details on related occupations, job market information and career opportunities, see the Government of Canada website: http://www.workingincanada.gc.ca
Pathways & Credit Transfer
Conestoga pathways enable students to build on their academic achievements in order to earn a degree or additional credential. Pathways are formed through agreements between Conestoga programs or partner institutions. View the transfer agreement opportunities for this program.Often applicants have earned credits from another college or university that may allow a student to be granted advanced standing or exemption. Learn more about credit transfer opportunities at Conestoga.
Program Courses
| Course Code | Course Title and Description |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | |
| INFO8000 | Systems Development: Concepts & Analysis
Description: Upon completion of this course, the student will understand the Systems Development Life Cycle and the Object-Oriented Analysis methodology using the Unified Modeling Language. An object-oriented approach will be applied to a business system case study utilizing a Computer Assisted Systems Engineering tool to analyze the system's requirements. Emphasis will be placed on typical industry practices, documentation and presentation skills in a team environment. |
| PROG1245 | Programming: Web Foundations
Description: In this course, students develop the skills needed to build static web sites. This includes facility with coding HTML, XHTML, and CSS, as well as the insertion of graphics and video into web sites. |
| PROG8010 | Programming: Software Development Techniques
Description: Students use an object-oriented language to develop software solutions to solve business problems. Assignments illustrate the concepts of variables, decisions, scope, functions, repetition, and arrays. Problem solving techniques such as flowcharting and pseudo code are emphasized in order to develop business solutions. Students are required to use best practices to test and debug their projects. |
| PROG8020 | Programming: Web Design and Development
Description: This course introduces the student to web applications development. Students apply best practices of user interface design to the development of web sites. Assignments illustrate the use of client side scripting to validate web forms. A server side scripting language is used together with a database to implement business solutions that save and process data. |
| PROG8080 | Programming: Database Management
Description: This course teaches the knowledge and skills needed to use relational databases to persist application data. Students will learn how to design relational databases, create them using Microsoft SQL Server, and manipulate them using Structured Query Language (SQL). Business Intelligence Services, reporting and database administration will be introduced. The knowledge and skills learned in this course can be adapted to other database products and SQL dialects. |
| Level 2 | |
| INFO2080 | Systems Development: Design
Description: Upon completion of this course, the student will understand the Systems Development Life Cycle and the Object-Oriented Design methodology using the Unified Modeling Language. An object-oriented approach will be applied to a business system case study utilizing a Computer Assisted Systems Engineering tool to design a proposed solution from the requirements prepared in the Systems Development: Analysis course. Emphasis will be placed on typical industry practices, documentation and presentation skills in a team environment. |
| INFO2300 | Project Development
Description: This course will support software development capstone courses by having students perform case studies in which they analyze real life examples of deliverables from all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC). The studies will draw on such areas as analytical models, human factors, security, software testing, entrepreneurship, help authoring and technical writing. By analyzing professional systems, it is expected that students will be better prepared to implement their own application. |
| INFO8105 | System Development Project
Description: Students perform case studies in which they analyze real life examples of deliverables from all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC). The studies will draw on such areas as analytical models, human factors, security, software testing and entrepreneurship. Concurrent with the case studies, small groups of students work as a project team to plan, design, code, document and install a custom computer application as assigned by the instructor. |
| PROG2230 | Programming: Microsoft Web Technologies
Description: This course teaches students how to develop Web Applications using ASP.NET. Students learn how to dynamically create web pages using data from a relational database and how to update data on a relational database with information provided by the user through a web form. The students will use application-wide variables, code and style sheets, object-oriented constructs, classes, and sessional variables. |
| PROG8110 | Programming: Mobile Application Development
Description: In this course, the student plans, designs and builds mobile applications. Native, mobile web and hybrid applications are explored and developed. |
| Course Code | Course Title and Description |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | |
| INFO8000 | Systems Development: Concepts & Analysis
Description: Upon completion of this course, the student will understand the Systems Development Life Cycle and the Object-Oriented Analysis methodology using the Unified Modeling Language. An object-oriented approach will be applied to a business system case study utilizing a Computer Assisted Systems Engineering tool to analyze the system's requirements. Emphasis will be placed on typical industry practices, documentation and presentation skills in a team environment. |
| PROG1245 | Programming: Web Foundations
Description: In this course, students develop the skills needed to build static web sites. This includes facility with coding HTML, XHTML, and CSS, as well as the insertion of graphics and video into web sites. |
| PROG8010 | Programming: Software Development Techniques
Description: Students use an object-oriented language to develop software solutions to solve business problems. Assignments illustrate the concepts of variables, decisions, scope, functions, repetition, and arrays. Problem solving techniques such as flowcharting and pseudo code are emphasized in order to develop business solutions. Students are required to use best practices to test and debug their projects. |
| PROG8020 | Programming: Web Design and Development
Description: This course introduces the student to web applications development. Students apply best practices of user interface design to the development of web sites. Assignments illustrate the use of client side scripting to validate web forms. A server side scripting language is used together with a database to implement business solutions that save and process data. |
| PROG8080 | Programming: Database Management
Description: This course teaches the knowledge and skills needed to use relational databases to persist application data. Students will learn how to design relational databases, create them using Microsoft SQL Server, and manipulate them using Structured Query Language (SQL). Business Intelligence Services, reporting and database administration will be introduced. The knowledge and skills learned in this course can be adapted to other database products and SQL dialects. |
| Level 2 | |
| CEPR8200 | Co-op and Career Preparation
Description: This series of modules will prepare graduate certificate students for job searching for their co-op work terms and for their future careers. Students will familiarize themselves with the co-operative education policies and procedures and will learn the expectations, rules, and regulations that apply in the workplace regarding social, organizational, ethical, and safety issues while deepening their awareness of self-reflective practices. Students will critically reflect on their skills, attitudes, and expectations and evaluate available opportunities in the workplace. Successful completion of this course is a requirement for co-op eligibility. |
| INFO2080 | Systems Development: Design
Description: Upon completion of this course, the student will understand the Systems Development Life Cycle and the Object-Oriented Design methodology using the Unified Modeling Language. An object-oriented approach will be applied to a business system case study utilizing a Computer Assisted Systems Engineering tool to design a proposed solution from the requirements prepared in the Systems Development: Analysis course. Emphasis will be placed on typical industry practices, documentation and presentation skills in a team environment. |
| INFO2300 | Project Development
Description: This course will support software development capstone courses by having students perform case studies in which they analyze real life examples of deliverables from all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC). The studies will draw on such areas as analytical models, human factors, security, software testing, entrepreneurship, help authoring and technical writing. By analyzing professional systems, it is expected that students will be better prepared to implement their own application. |
| INFO8105 | System Development Project
Description: Students perform case studies in which they analyze real life examples of deliverables from all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC). The studies will draw on such areas as analytical models, human factors, security, software testing and entrepreneurship. Concurrent with the case studies, small groups of students work as a project team to plan, design, code, document and install a custom computer application as assigned by the instructor. |
| PROG2230 | Programming: Microsoft Web Technologies
Description: This course teaches students how to develop Web Applications using ASP.NET. Students learn how to dynamically create web pages using data from a relational database and how to update data on a relational database with information provided by the user through a web form. The students will use application-wide variables, code and style sheets, object-oriented constructs, classes, and sessional variables. |
| PROG8110 | Programming: Mobile Application Development
Description: In this course, the student plans, designs and builds mobile applications. Native, mobile web and hybrid applications are explored and developed. |
| Level 3 | |
| COOP8020 | Co-op Work Term CAD
Description: This co-op work term will provide students with college-approved work experience in an authentic, professionally relevant work environment. Through this course, students will be provided the opportunity to connect theory and practice by leveraging their academic knowledge to develop specialized vocational skills. The practical applications of this work term will promote students' awareness of key concepts and terminology in their field, improve their competencies in problem-solving and decision-making, further their application of professional judgement, hone their leadership skills (independently or as part of team), and enhance their capacity to critically analyze and reflect on their demonstrated abilities in the workplace. |
Program Outcomes
- Apply information technology to a variety of systems including financial, production and manufacturing systems.
- Describe and analyze current and relevant advances in computer hardware and software.
- Analyze system requirements for a variety of computer applications.
- Design, input, extract, format, and report information from a database to end-user specifications.
- Troubleshoot, configure and operate data communications systems.
- Use several different operating systems for the development and implementation of programs in business and technical environments.
- Create and modify programs to employ databases in a variety of systems including financial, production and manufacturing systems.
- Employ networking and data communications systems including the internet.
- Administer and maintain network systems.
- Develop and implement data warehouse solutions.
- Employ multi-user databases in a variety of systems including financial, production and manufacturing systems.
- Analyse and design an information system in an object-oriented environment.
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Students actively registered in cohort delivered programs who take longer than the designed program length of time to complete their studies are accountable for completing any new or additional courses that may result due to changes in the program of study. Unless otherwise stated, students registered in non-cohort delivered programs must complete the program of study within seven years of being admitted to the program.
