Diploma in Computing Science

Program Description

The program teaches information technology to the students who want to realize the potential value of information technology (IT) in their everyday lives need to be computer fluent—able to use IT effectively today and to adapt to changes tomorrow.

The courses include computer architecture, operating system, programming concepts, systems analysis, web development, database management, IT project management and other aspects of information systems. With option in 2^nd year student would be able to further develop his understanding in elective fields of study.

Admission Requirements

18 years or older
Grade 12 or higher

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Program Organization

Course Duration

1200 hrs

Delivery Method

In-Class Instructions

Blended Delivery (in-class and distance combined)

First Year

Business Communications
Introduction to Computers & Applications
Operating System
Database Management System
System Analysis and Design
Computer Architecture
Software Engineering
Computer Networks
Object Oriented Programming in C++
Data Structures

Second Year

(Student can select one elective option base on his interest in particular area and will complete project work)

Option 1: Software Testing

Introduction to Software Testing & Quality Assurance
Software Test Automation
Software Test Automation with Selenium Web Driver
Major Project

Option 2: Website Designer

Understanding HTML and CSS: Design and Build websites
WordPress: Design and Development
Major Project

Option 3: Full Stack Web Application

Understanding HTML and CSS: Design and Build websites
Java Script and jQuery: Interactive Front End Web Development
PHP & MySQL: Server-Side Web Development
Major Project

Program Fee

Domestic Students

Application Fee $250
Administration Fee $500
1st Year Tuition Fee $8,500
2nd Year Tuition Fee $7,500

Program Tuition fee $16,000

International Students

Application Fee $500
Administration Fee $500
1st Year Tuition Fee $13,500
2nd Year Tuition Fee $11,500

Program Tuition Fee $25,000

Intake Start Dates:

Acadia Colleges follows Multiple Intermittent Intake where program starts first Monday of the month for Post Baccalaureate Programs and first Wednesday of the month for Undergraduate Programs.

* This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.

Get in touch

Surrey Campus (Academic)
217 - 9801 King George Boulevard,
Surrey, BC V3T 5H5
1(778)-722-2342
Enquiries : info@acadiacollege.ca
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