Computer Technology

Undergraduate Program

Certificate Credentials

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The Certificate in Computer Systems Technology is a one-year advance program that is aimed at providing theoretical and practical knowledge for individuals who wish to obtain employment in the Information Technology Industry. Graduates from this program can choose to specialize in areas including programming, software design, mobile application programming, data communications, security, and web design. Students will learn valuable skills that will aid in achieving their professional and personal goals and advancing their careers.
School | Technology |
Credits | 30 |
Course Length | Two Semesters (1 years) |
Hours | 20 hrs/week x 34 weeks |
Credential | Certificate |
Delivery Options | Onsite, Online, and Combination. |
Instruction Options | Full-time |
Offered | Fall, Winter, and Spring |
Practicum | Yes – Optional |
Tuition | (See breakdown below) |
Home Student | CAD 10,000.00 / year |
International Student | CAD 15,000.00 / year |
Regular Applicants
- Secondary school graduation or equivalent.
- Alberta Grade 12 English Language and Mathematics or
- Successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test that consists of five tests with a minimum score of 450 in each test;
- An equivalent Advanced Level Adult Basic Education mathematics course;
- Applicants with International transcripts must provide proof of the subject specific requirements
- A student from non-English speaking countries should provide in addition to any or combination of the above, proof of IELTS-International English Language Testing Service-Overall band of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band.
Mature Applicants
- Mature applicants are at least 19 years of age and have been out of the full-time senior secondary study for at least one year.
- Senior secondary graduation will be waived for mature applicants.
- Mature applicants without English 12 can write the academic achievement testing (CAT 4) with a minimum of 60% score.
- A student from non-English speaking countries should provide in addition to any or combination of the above, proof of IELTS-International English Language Testing Service-Overall band of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band.
Graduates of this program will have acquired a platform to pursue further academic endeavours and provide them the job roles and opportunities such as Computer network technicians, network administrators, system administrators, communication technician, and user support technician.
Title | Credits |
Semester 1 | |
Introduction to Computer Information | 3 |
Web Development | 3 |
Program Techniques 1 | 3 |
Data Structure and Algorithms | 3 |
Operating Systems Administration | 3 |
Title | Credits |
Semester 2 | |
Mobile Application Development | 3 |
Database Design and Business Applications | 3 |
Web Services | 3 |
Network Fundamentals | 3 |
Information System Security | 3 |