Graduate Certificate in Computer Software and Database development
Toronto, Canada
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
CAD 16,908 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
Tech-savvy creative thinkers are in demand. When you gain the specialized skills needed to create and maintain standalone and enterprise-level computer software applications and databases, both on-premise and on-cloud servers, the career possibilities are limitless. As a graduate of Loyalist’s full-time Computer Software & Database Development post-graduate program, you will become fluent in contemporary software development languages and methodologies while building deep content knowledge and database expertise.
Following the successful completion of this Graduate Certificate, graduates may receive credit for their work if they choose to further their studies in a degree program in Information Technology or Computer Science.
Programming
- Students could challenge CIPS IT.
Databases
- Students will have the option to challenge Microsoft certifications in SQL
Experiential Learning, Including a Semester-Long Co-Op Work Term
Prepare for a career in computer technology and database development in various industries:
- Learn to validate testing to troubleshoot problems associated with software development.
- Develop, document, deploy and maintain a security program code based on specifications.
- Apply networking concepts in the development of program code to meet client requirements.
- Gather, document, and analyze software design requirements to architect solutions that meet stakeholder needs.
- Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to maintain effective working relationships.
- Contribute to the successful completion of a project by applying project management principles.
- Apply appropriate strategies for personal and professional development to enhance work performance and conform to workplace expectations.
- Adhere to ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements in the development and management of computing systems and solutions.
- A co-op work term in semester four provides an opportunity to gain first-hand work experience.
Co-ops in work terms are valuable work-integrated learning experiences in which students demonstrate outcomes from previous semesters in Canadian industry settings. In addition to building skills and identifying career contacts, co-ops in work terms add industry-relevant experience to students’ résumés. The co-op job market is competitive, and students will be expected to participate actively in their job searches. Students will be supported with information and skills to attain co-ops.
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Curriculum
First Year - Semester One
- Business Communications in Canada
- Networking and Data Communications
- Software Development
- Systems Analysis and Design
- Web Development Using PHP
First Year - Semester Two
- Business Database Systems
- Co-op & Career Search Prep 1
- Front-End Web Development
- IT Project Management
- Java Development
- Software and Quality Testing
Second Year - Semester Three
- Co-op & Career Search Prep 2
- Computer Security&Secure Web
- Data Warehouse Development
- Emerging Dev. Technologies
- Enterprise Java Development
- Full-Stack Web Development
Second Year - Semester Four (Elective Group 1 )
- Applied Industry Project: CSDD
- CSDD Co-op
Notes
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Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Computer software and database professionals with the specialized skills to develop and implement solutions for the configuration and integration of applications are in high demand and find careers in a range of sectors.
Careers may include the following:
- Software Developer
- Mobile application developer
- Software Tester
- Database developer
- Computer programmer
- Front-end and/or back-end web developer
- Software designer
- Technical analyst
- Data analyst
- System Analyst
Database developers and administrators are employed across several industries, but close to a quarter work in professional, scientific and technical services, particularly for companies providing computer systems design and related services. Other key employers include various levels of government and financial institutions.
Employment in this occupation has experienced significant growth over the last decade. The development of innovative technologies to store, organize and analyze data in secure databases has contributed to this increase. Some of the province's technology companies continue to expand and deliver new software and database solutions to the marketplace.