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Effective September 2020, the title of this program will change. It was formerly titled Computer Programmer/Analyst.
Students in this program are required to bring mobile devices that meet minimum specified requirements.
Program description - September 2021
Computer Programmer/Analyst is a three-year advanced diploma program in which students learn the latest skills needed by developers in industry. The program emphasizes problem-solving skills using the latest versions of Microsoft, Oracle, Java and open-source software to develop enterprise, internet and mobile applications. Object-oriented analysis, design, agile methodologies and programming techniques are mastered and applied throughout the program. Students learn through a combination of theory and practice, applying their knowledge to hands-on assignments and challenging projects. Complementary courses in areas such as mathematics, accounting and communications support the core IT courses. All of these skills are then applied to a capstone group project in the last semester in which students can build a major business application for a local business, providing them with a realistic, practical experience. The optional co-op stream includes four consecutive four-month work terms.For more information, please contact the Program Coordinator at itprograms@conestogac.on.ca.
Program details
Tuition & fees
Tuition and fee details for the 2020-2021 year are listed below. Fees for the next academic year are unavailable at this time. Books and supplies are additional.
Tuition and fees are currently unavailable; please check back at a later time. For terms starting after May 2021, details will not be available until spring 2021.
2 Terms
Canadian
International
Canadian fee details (non co-op option)
| Description | Fall 2020 | Winter 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time Program Tuition | $1348.00 | $1348.00 |
| Administration Fee | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Capital Development Fee - Waterloo | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $295.00 | - |
| CSI Association Fee | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.95 | $20.95 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.75 | $12.75 |
| Student Services | $50.65 | $50.65 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $142.75 | $142.75 |
| CSI Event Fee and Campus Life (optional) | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| CSI Legal Protection (optional) | $30.00 | - |
| CSI Student Clubs and Societies (optional) | $3.50 | $3.50 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Session Total | $2074.50 | $1749.50 |
| Year Total | $3824.00 |
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International tuition & fee details for all levels (pdf)
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International fee details (non co-op option)
| Description | Fall 2020 | Winter 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $6250.00 | $6250.00 |
| Administration Fee | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Capital Development Fee - Waterloo | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $295.00 | - |
| CSI Association Fee | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| CSI International Health Fee | $500.00 | - |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.95 | $20.95 |
| ISR | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.75 | $12.75 |
| Student Services | $50.65 | $50.65 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $142.75 | $142.75 |
| CSI Event Fee and Campus Life (optional) | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| CSI Legal Protection (optional) | $30.00 | - |
| CSI Student Clubs and Societies (optional) | $3.50 | $3.50 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Session Total | $7851.50 | $7026.50 |
| Year Total | $14878.00 |
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Co-op information
- Co-op programs add value to your education. Earn money while you apply what you've learned in a real workplace environment. Visit Co-operative education for more information.
- 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.
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 to apply for the Co-op Stream. Labour market conditions determine the number of co-op seats in optional co-op programs. Not every student who meets academic eligibility requirements will 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 80% weighted average in Year 1 with a maximum one dropped or failed course during the first year.
- International students studying outside of Canada - ‘out of country’ - cannot apply to the co-op stream of their program. Students must be in Canada to apply to the co-op stream of their program. Students are currently experiencing longer than usual wait times for work permits. Work permit applications need to be completed more than 6 months in advance of a work term. International students studying in Canada will require work permits to utilize the co-op job board for job search and to accept employment. Please be advised that there will be no co-op program service fee refunds after the program withdrawal for refund date. Students that have not received their work permit and choose to remain in co-op after the program withdrawal for refund date do so at their own risk and will not be refunded. If you are concerned about receiving your work permit in time to achieve co-op employment, please discuss your situation with your co-op advisor as early as possible.
Delivery sequence - September 2021 - Waterloo
This delivery sequence is for the non co-op option
| FALL | WINTER | SPRING |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Class | Break |
| Class | Class | Break |
| Class | Class |
This delivery sequence is for the co-op option
| FALL | WINTER | SPRING |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Class | Break |
| Class | Class | Work Term |
| Work Term | Work Term | Work Term |
| Class | Class |
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