Emerging Technology (Post-Degree Diploma)
Curriculum Guideline
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.
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 |
The goals of this program are:
To provide students with Emerging Technology skills in
1. Operating Systems
2. Virtualization and Computer Networks
3. Network Security
4. Advanced Networking
5. Software Engineering
6. UX - User Experience Design
7. Data Structures and Algorithms
8. Digital Forensics
9. Mobile Application Development II
10. Cloud Infrastructure