About the course

Algonquin College has partnered with CDI College, a private career college located in the Greater Toronto Area to deliver this program to international students at their campus in Mississauga, Ontario. Students who complete their Algonquin College program of study through CDI College will graduate with an Algonquin College credential.

　　The two-year Computer Programmer Ontario College Diploma program prepares you for a career in software development. The program also specializes in program development strategies (using object-oriented modelling), database design and database administration.

　　Careers

　　Graduates may find a variety of employment opportunities as applications programmers and systems analysts who can work independently and as part of a team to analyze, design, code, debug, test, implement and maintain application systems. Training in web programming, business programming, database design and database administration may also present job opportunities in those areas. Employment may be found in organizations of all sizes in both the public and private sectors. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Mississauga
Spring (May), 2024	Mississauga
Fall (September), 2024	Mississauga
Winter (January), 2025	Mississauga
Spring (May), 2025	Mississauga
Fall (September), 2025	Mississauga
Winter (January), 2026	Mississauga
Spring (May), 2026	Mississauga

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Algonquin College

English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent).

　　Mathematics, (Grade 12 MCT4C) or (Grade 11 MCR3U) or equivalent, or (Grade 12 MAP4C with a grade of 80% or higher) or (Grade 11 MCF3M with a grade of 70% or higher).

　　Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).

　　IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band, OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT) Overall 80, with a minimum of 20 in each component: Reading 20, Listening 20, Speaking 20, Writing 20, OR Duolingo English Test (DET) Overall 105, minimums of 105 in Literacy and 85 in Production.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Algonquin College. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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