Please note that this program is currently not accepting any new applications for admission. Interested students should apply to the 2-year Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Computer and Information Systems.
Program
Emerging Technology (Post-Degree Diploma)
Faculty
Commerce & Business Administration
Department
Computing Studies & Information Systems
Credits
30.00
Length of program
One year
Credential type
Post-Degree Diploma
Learning format
Full-time
Part-time
Admission type
Limited Enrolment
Overview
Passionate about new technology and looking for a job-ready credential to boost your appeal to employers? The Post-Degree Diploma in Emerging Technology will get you started on your path to a career in the IT world.
Build on your background in computer science with courses that give you applied, hands-on learning with the latest technologies. In this intensive, one-year program, you’ll gain the specialized technical skills in networking, mobile application development and cloud infrastructure you need to jump-start your career as a computer programmer, web designer and developer, user support technician, mobile software developer, interactive media developer and more.
Excellent job prospects
The IT industry is rapidly expanding, with about 7,000 technology companies in British Columbia and 182,000 job openings expected in Canada by 2019.
Admissions Requirements
Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:
- General College Admission Requirements
- Applicants must have an undergraduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada or an equivalent credential from an approved institution of a different country. Any applicant who earned their credential in a language other than English must meet the Douglas College English language proficiency requirement.
- Applicants must have either:
- taken at least one programming course and one other technology related course OR
- completed the PDD-ICT program at Douglas College.
Cost
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Program Requirements
Curriculum framework
Graduation Requirements For Students Completing By Summer 2023:
- Successful completion of 30 credits
- 70% (21 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College
- Courses taken in the undergraduate degree (bachelor level) or in the PDD-ICT cannot be used in the PDD-ET: that is, no transfer credit will be given for courses taken in the Bachelor's degree or in the PDD-ICT.
- Time limit to complete program graduation requirements: four (4) years
Graduation Requirements For Students Completing After Summer 2023:
- Successful completion of 30 credits
- 70% (21 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College
- A minimum of 2.0 program GPA is required
- Courses taken in the undergraduate degree (bachelor level) or in the PDD-ICT cannot be used in the PDD-ET: that is, no transfer credit will be given for courses taken in the Bachelor's degree or in the PDD-ICT.
- Time limit to complete program graduation requirements: four (4) years
- Effective September 2024: Up to 50% (15 credits) of coursework used towards a previously received credential can be used to meet graduation requirements (see the Credentials Awarded Policy).
Course Requirements:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
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Operating Systems |
3.00 |
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Virtualization and Computer Networking |
3.00 |
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Software Engineering |
3.00 |
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Data Structures and Algorithms |
3.00 |
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Select six courses from the following seven options: |
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Computer Network Security |
3.00 |
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Advanced Networking |
3.00 |
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UX Design |
3.00 |
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Digital Forensics |
3.00 |
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| Mobile Application Development II | 3.00 | |
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Cloud Infrastructure |
3.00 |
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Special Topics in Web/Mobile Application Development |
3.00 |
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Total Credits |
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30.00 |
Program Guidelines
Program Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this program and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the program, consider the previous version as the applicable version.