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Computer Programmer Analyst (Kingston)
CPA graduates gain hands-on experience in developing computer programs to satisfy business requirements. Students are required to complete a work placement component which provides 8 months on-the-job training with a local company.
Our courses are constantly evolving to incorporate a blend of leading edge and traditional technologies to meet the needs of local employers. This program is well-suited to people who are interested in computers, but not math, physics or electronics. We are one of a handful of colleges in North America that offers mainframe training. We have a partnership with IBM’s academic initiative program where they supply our program with mainframe resources.
The program provides you with skills in:
• problem solving
• logic analysis
• operating systems
• designing and writing computer programs
• client server
• web development
• object-oriented programming
• on-line gaming
• PDA/Cell phone programming
• Microsoft.net.
| program code 0458 |
length 3 years |
Canadian fees | International Fees
2009-2010 Tuition fee is $2,219.00.
Compulsory fees are $892.15. Total: $3,111.15 |
start date September & January |
| available at: | Kingston |
highlights
Career Opportunities
Prospects for both employment and advancement in the Information Technology industry are excellent. Over the past three years, the demand for IT professionals in Canada has doubled as baby boomers opt for retirement. The Conference Board of Canada has projected a shortage of 90,000 IT workers over the next five years.
The average starting salary upon graduation is $45,760 (KPI Winter 08).
A career as a Computer Programmer Analyst may provide you with exciting and rewarding work in:
• programming
• web development
• systems development
• data modeling
• data base administration
Our graduates are employed in:
• government
• software consulting firms
• manufacturing
• education
• financial institutions
• service industry
• hospitals
• military
certification
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
admission requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent. The majority of Grade 11 and 12 courses must be college or university preparation level.
health requirements
prerequisites
eligible awards
Special Scholarship Opportunity:
Qualified students may be eligible for special financial support, made possible through a generous gift donated to the St. Lawrence College Foundation, from the Advanced Technology Education Consortium (ATEC). For full details regarding the ATEC Technology Scholarships, applicant criteria and application forms, click here.
additional costs
Books and supplies are estimated at $400 per semester. It is highly recommended that students have access to an IBM compatible computer outside of the college. Students must finance the cost of such a computer and possibly Internet access for home use. Students will be required to use a USB flash drive for some courses.
advanced standing
additional information
Student Workload: Most courses have three tests and three assignments evenly spread throughout the semester. Designing and writing programs is very time consuming and students should expect to spend 10 hours per week on homework.
Work Placement: In the third year, students spend 16 hours per week on the job in a business environment. The student becomes a fully-functioning member working alongside, and learning from, IT professionals.
Many students are employed by their work placement during the summer months preceding third year. This gives one year work experience on their resume at graduation.
FAQ for CPA
Ajilon Consulting is one of the top 5 suppliers of IT professionals to the Government of Canada. Many of the Ajilon’s government clients continue to manage and maintain legacy systems to support program delivery. However, resources with the knowledge, experience and expertise of these systems are in high demand and short supply. Ajilon Consulting has partnered with St. Lawrence College to facilitate better understanding of the government’s requirements in these areas, increase awareness in the government of St. Lawrence College’s program which includes mainframe and legacy system courses and to provide students with an insight into government systems programs and opportunities.
university articulation
St. Lawrence College develops university transfer opportunities on a continual basis. For updates on transfer opportunities, conditions, and agreements, check our website under "Full-time Studies > Degrees of Opportunity".
for more information
Coordinator:
Donna Graves,
613-544-5400, ext. 1151
dgraves@sl.on.ca
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