Diploma - Computer Programming (Low-Code Development)
- 2 years
- Duration
- 18,420 CAD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Diploma
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Toronto / Canada
- Location
Program description
With a focus on low-code technologies, students studying Computer Programming - Low-Code Development diploma program learn about contemporary software development. Examine subjects like web development, user experience (UX) design, data and database administration, low-code mobile and system app development, and project management.
With a focus on security and quality assurance, the program gives students the opportunity to obtain real-world experience working on projects and capstone challenges in system development, process automation, and system integration.
Students get a broad range of skills over the course of two years, which is reinforced by practical assignments and capstone projects. This equips them for success in the quickly developing sector of low-code development. The curriculum prepares graduates for positions in a wide range of industries, such as information technology and services, financial services, energy and utilities, health care, and more, where low-code skills are becoming more and more crucial in building digital solutions.
Program structure
Semester 1
- Fundamentals of Computing Logic
- IT Essentials
- Introduction to Web Development
- Intro to Data Management
- Mathematics for Computer Technology I
- Communicating Across Contexts
Semester 2
- Database Fundamentals
- User Experience Design Essentials
- Low-Code System Development I
- Introduction to Project Management
- Introduction to Low-Code Development
- Personal Finance
Semester 3
- Process Automation
- System Integration and Security
- Low-Code System Development II
- Capstone Project I
- Quality Assurance Fundamentals
- General Education Elective
Semester 4
- App Development with Low-Code Environments
- Professional Workplace Competencies
- Low-Code System Development III
- Capstone Project II
- Low-Code AI and Data Analysis
- General Education Elective
Price
Base tuition fee (for two semesters - 1 year):
- 18,420 CAD for international students
Additional fees:
- Application Fee - 110 CAD
- Incidental Fees (student ID, student association membership, etc) - 2,000 CAD
- Mandatory Health Insurance - 790 CAD for 1 year coverage
Requirements for applicants
Admission Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent
- Grade 12 English (C or U)
- Grade 11 math (M or U) or Grade 12 (C or U)
English language proficiency
- George Brown English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program - Level 8;
- IELTS (Academic) - 6.0, minimum 5.5 in each skill band;
- TOEFL - 80 (online) minimum 20 in each skill band;
- Duolingo English Test - 105;
- MELAB - 80;
- PTE (Academic) - 54, overall minimum, 50 in each skill band;
- CAEL - 60 (overall);
- Cambridge English Exams (B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency) - 169 or more (with no individual skill below 162).
About the university
George Brown College opened its doors in 1968, welcoming just over 2,000 students.
Since then, full-time student population has grown to more than 30,000. People come to George Brown from across the Greater Toronto Area, the country and the world to develop the skills and gain the real-world experience needed to succeed in the workplace. Since 2004, under current President Anne Sado’s leadership, George Brown has more than doubled in size, broadened international partnerships and increased commitment to strengthening the cultural, economic and social fabric of Toronto.
About George Brown College
The college located in Toronto, Canada. It has three campuses - Casa Loma, St.James, Waterfront, other locations where students attend classes and Student Residence.
George Brown College educates a blend of theory and hands-on experience, prioritizes real-world learning and provides students with opportunities to work alongside industry professionals in applied research and fields education opportunities. Its industry partnerships mean students get the latest trends and tech they can expect in the field. The college offers 170 programs in 7 centers. They include Art, Design and Infromation technology, Business, Community Services and early childhood, Construction and Engineering technologies, Health Sciences, Hospitality and Culinary arts, Preparatory and liberal studies.
Experiental and work-integrated learning oportunities are availabale to students to take part in.
6 reasons to study at George Brown
- Study in Downtown Toronto
- Hands-on, real world experience
- Infromed by industry
- Expert instructors
- Applied research
- Promoting enterpreneurship
