Description

The cooperative education option of this diploma program is available for full-time students who attain a minimum academic standing by the third level in the Fall of each year. From this point, successful coop applicants will have a mix of three academic terms and three fifteen-week paid work terms while maintaining their academic standing. Preceding each work term, students register for this option and are given assistance in finding a placement.

Highlights

Algonquin students benefit from both classroom learning but also from real work experience! Students have the opportunity of completing three 15-week industry work placements and are able to earn a salary while continuing their studies. Upon graduation from the program, you will have already completed 12 months of working in Canada in the Computer Science field!

Graduates may then apply for a 3-year open work permit!

Qualifications

This three-year advanced diploma program is designed to prepare students for an Information Technology (IT) career in either the private or public sector that requires employees to use a broad range of IT-based analytical thinking and problem solving skills in support of the day-to-day operation of an enterprise's software systems, or in the development of new systems.

To meet this broad range of duties and responsibilities, students learn to use a variety of programming languages (Java, C#, C++, C, and others); programming tools (including OpenGL and DirectX); operating systems (Windows, Unix/Linux, QNX); plus a variety of development tools and debugging techniques to design, code, and test integrated and/or embedded applications and software systems.

In their final year, all students will work in teams on sponsored real-world projects to develop a comprehensive application as part of the software engineering portion of the program. In Level 04, students will select two courses as part of their final year from an approved list in areas which could include Graphics/Multi-media, Database programming, networking (with Cisco certification possibility), or web programming. Critical analytical thinking and problem-solving skills are heavily used throughout the program.

In preparation for careers in high technology, applicants should be aware that success in this program requires strong commitment and dedication. Candidates most likely to succeed are imaginative, attentive to detail, and enjoy analyzing and solving problems. Approximately two-thirds of the curriculum consists of courses in systems programming, software development, testing, and maintenance. The balance of the curriculum consists of courses in technical communications skills (both oral and written), mathematics, and General Education electives.

Students have access to modern computing facilities, including both Windows and Linux-based workstations. A large internal network provides access to the Internet and offers an extensive variety of software, some of which is available at minimal cost to students through the department-sponsored Microsoft Developer's Network Academic Alliance. The cooperative education option of this diploma program is available for full-time students who attain a minimum academic standing by the third level in the Fall of each year. From this point, successful coop applicants will have a mix of three academic terms and three fifteen-week paid work terms while maintaining their academic standing. Preceding each work term, students register for this option and are given assistance in finding a placement. There are two program start dates each year at the beginning of the Fall and the Winter semesters. Program progression varies depending on the semester in which students begin the program.

Success Factors

You would be an excellent fit for Computing Science Technologist if you:

- are imaginative and enjoy solving problems and challenging your mind
- are attentive to detail
- are interested in computers and using them in a wide variety of applications

Intern Types

• Computer Science
• Information Systems

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

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Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1-2 weeks

Algonquin College's Mission Statement

Algonquin College is one of Canada's leading public insitutions providing quality education for the past 40+ years. Our graduates are found worldwide. The college has over 16,000 full-time students from over 70 countries. Algonquin continues to expand and provide superb facilities to students. 90% of all Algonquin graduates are employed within six months of graduation! This is due to the focus on applied learning and skills. Algonquin College programs offer education for the "real" world. Students participate in industry work placements and study in an environment which helps them prepare for the world of work! Our succes is in our graduates!

Year Founded

1967