01/25/2024
Sterling College Program
Software Development
About the Program:
This program, approved by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) registrar, aims to equip students with the technical skills in software development essential for meeting industry demands. Graduates will be prepared for entry-level positions as developers or testers in diverse organizational contexts, or they can choose to pursue further studies. The program caters to students interested in specializing in application domains like General Application Development, Web Development, Games Development, and Mobile Applications Development.
Program Details:
Program Name: Software Development
Start Date: Fall, Winter, Summer
Location: Vancouver, BC
Program Length: 2 years
Credential: Postgraduate Certificate
Program Outline:
CS111 IT SYSTEMS
Basic concepts of computing, including computer hardware, operating systems, networking infrastructure, IT technical support, and security.
CS112 DATA HANDLING AND WEB CONCEPTS
CS113 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES
CS114 PROGRAMMING PRINCIPLES
CS131 BUSINESS ANALYSIS AND SOLUTION DESIGN
CS132 CLIENT-SIDE DEVELOPMENT
CS133 DATA STRUCTURE AND ALGORITHMS
CS134 GAME DEVELOPMENT
CS135 MOBILE DEVELOPMENT
CS136 APPLICATION SECURITY AND SERVER-SIDE DEVELOPMENT
CS137 DATA ACCESS AND MANAGEMENT
CS138 WEB SERVICES
CS139 SOFTWARE TESTING AND MAINTENANCE
CS140 AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT
CS141 SOFTWARE PROJECT
Program Requirements:
Prospective students must meet the following admissions
criteria:
Graduation from Grade 12 or equivalent.
Mature student status (19 years or older) with a Program Administrator interview to assess literacy, numeracy, comprehension, and written skills.
For non-native English speakers: IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent.
Canadian citizenship or landed immigrant status for domestic students; international students need a valid study visa and adequate accident and medical insurance.
Upon program completion, graduates can pursue careers such as IT Technician, Network Administrator, Network Engineer, Network Support, and more.
Tuition and Fees:
Diploma in Software Development (1 Year):
Tuition Fee: $18,500 (First Year)
Not Applicable (Second Year)
Diploma in Software Development with Co-Op (2 years):
Tuition Fee: 1st Year $18,000, 2nd Year $15,000
Tuition fees are pending approval and subject to change.
Additionally, all students are required to pay a college application fee, and international students must cover a health insurance fee.