Computer Programmer Analyst
3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Work on industry-based projects
Overview
Upcoming Intake: There are no planned intakes for this program for the upcoming academic year.
Train for this highly in-demand field. Computer systems are everywhere and are used in virtually every industry. Learn to create the programs and software for devices that people use every day. Training includes application software, systems development, and computer programming with a business focus.
Your Future Career
- Website designer
- Desktop application programmer
- Systems/business analyst
- Database administrator
- Support specialist
What You Learn
- Systems analysis and design
- Computer programming (in multiple programming languages)
- Desktop application programming
- Website design
- Internet enabled software
- Operating systems (client and server)
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
Curriculum
Curriculum
Semester 1
| CIS142 | Programming Fundamentals |
| CMM125 | College Communications |
| CST102 | Introduction to Linux |
| CST105 | IT Essentials |
| CST115 | Networking Fundamentals |
Semester 2
| CIS115 | Introduction to Databases & SQL |
| CIS123 | Web Programming Principles |
| CIS163 | Introduction to Object Oriented C++ |
| CIS263 | Programming in Java |
| GENED | General Education Elective - Online (CIS Sem 2) |
Semester 3
| CIS205 | Systems Analysis - Requirements Gathering |
| CIS215 | Database Design and SQL |
| CIS224 | Web Programming Client and Framework |
| CIS262 | Advanced Object Oriented C++ |
| GENED | General Education Elective - Online (CIS Sem 3) |
Semester 4
| CIS225 | Web Programming Server and Framework |
| CIS230 | Visual Basic |
| CIS288 | System Analysis - Design and Implementation |
| CIS340 | Python Programming |
| CMM230 | Workplace Communications |
| GENED | General Education Elective - Online (CIS Sem 4) |
Semester 5
| CIS304 | Career Preparation |
| CIS320 | Project Planning and Management |
| CIS325 | Programming in C# |
| CIS355 | Advanced Java Programing |
| CIS370 | Intro to AI Programming |
Semester 6
| CIS315 | Beyond SQL |
| CIS354 | Project Implementation |
| CIS363 | DevTools |
| CIS373 | Intro to Game Programming |
| CIS384 | Web Programming Using PHP |
Tuition Fees
Tuition Fees
2025-26 – 3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Commerce Court Campus – Domestic| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2720.24 | $1587 | - | - | $4307.24 |
| 2 | $2720.24 | $1423 | - | - | $4143.24 |
| 3 | $2720.24 | $1423 | - | - | $4143.24 |
2025-26 – 3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Commerce Court Campus – International| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $15547.54 | $1975.5 | - | - | $17523.04 |
| 2 | $15547.54 | $1811.5 | - | - | $17359.04 |
| 3 | $15547.54 | $1811.5 | - | - | $17359.04 |
What You Need
What You Need
Textbooks:
Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.
Technology/Devices:
Canadore College has implemented Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to enhance your learning experience in and out of the classroom while ensuring flexibility in learning.
To learn more about BYOD and to find out what is required for your program, please visit https://www.canadorecollege.ca/BYOD
The computer must meet minimum specifications:
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- PC - Windows Laptop with a minimum 7th Gen i7 processor
- Minimum 16 GB of RAM (more is better)
- Minimum 1 TB of storage through a combination of internal and external hard drives. Recommended the internal hard drive is a solid state drive (SSD)
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.
View Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Find out more about General Education program requirements here.
Further Your Education
Further Your Education
There are many options available to students who already have some postsecondary education.
Whether you are looking to study at Canadore from another school, continue your education at Canadore, or looking to pursue further education elsewhere, we can help find the right path for you!
Whether you want to Transfer TO Canadore, Transfer WITHIN Canadore, or prepare to Transfer FROM Canadore, we've got you covered!
Learn more about Credit Transfer and Pathway opportunities here.