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64 GEORGIAN COLLEGE = COMPETITIVE = PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS COMPUTER STUDIES GeorgianCollege.ca/COPA 705.728.1968, ext. 5325 ONTARIO COLLEGE ADVANCED DIPLOMA – CO-OP 3 years (6 semesters) 3 co-op work terms STARTS SEPTEMBER, JANUARY BARRIE APPROX. FIRST YEAR FEES: $4,383.06 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS OSSD or equivalent with • Grade 12 English (C or U) • Grade 12 Mathematics (C or U) As students progress, the courses they take will help them gain insight and experience in the fields in which they may choose to apply their computer skills after graduation. A structured approach to problem-solving, effective oral and written communications, and attention to standards and documentation are stressed throughout. Industry trends and requirements are continually monitored to ensure curriculum remains current and relevant. Career opportunities Graduates with programming interests and skills will be prepared to analyze, design, enhance, and maintain application systems, as well as participate in the management of the activities and personnel involved in an application development project in many types of organizations, including government. Graduates may be employed in related areas such as: • marketing of computer products • information centres and help desks • business analysis • project management • operating systems support • education • computer operation • database design, management and administration Future study options: Graduates of COPA may be granted credit toward degree studies at the following institutions via articulation and transfer agreements: Athabasca University (AB), Auckland University of Technology (New Zealand), Conestoga College (ON), Davenport University (US), Griffith University (Australia), Laurentian University (ON), McMaster-Mohawk Bachelor of Technology Partnership (ON), Trent University (ON), University of Guelph (ON), University of New Brunswick Saint John (NB), University of Ontario Institute of Technology (ON), and University of Windsor (ON). See page 23 for details. COMPUTER PROGRAMMER ANALYST COPA The Barrie Campus has eight general use and seven specialty computer labs.