The courses are not for credit towards a university degree, but successful completion of courses in the certificate program is considered by the Faculty of Computer Science for students seeking admission to the undergraduate program. Admission Requirements Applicants for the program should normally have successfully completed at least one year of full-time university studies. Students over twenty-three years of age who have a high school diploma and at least two years of experience in the use of computers may be admitted to the program. Admission with Advanced Standing An exemption of up to two courses may be granted to students who have successfully completed equivalent courses. The certificate is awarded after successful completion of all program requirements.
Students choose three optional courses.
Students registered in the certificate program before September 2001 may follow the previous compulsory course requirements. There is a student evaluation at the end of each course. Candidates for the certificate program must attain a minimum of 50 percent in each individual course and an average of at least 60 percent in the program. All requirements must be met within four years. Typically each course has 36 contact hours spread over 12 sessions of 3 hours each.