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Diploma in IT Innovation and Design (Optional Co-op)

Conestoga College

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

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Offered by Conestoga College in Kitchener, Canada, Diploma in IT Innovation and Design (Optional Co-op) is a diploma in Applied Design programme. The programme runs for 3 years, delivered in a hybrid format. Tuition for international students is CAD 15,477 per year.

At a glance

Degree: Diploma
Field: Applied Design
Duration: 3 years
Delivery: Hybrid
International tuition: CAD 15,477 / year

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Program details

Overview

IT Innovation and Design is a three-year Ontario College Advanced Diploma delivered in hybrid format at the Waterloo campus, with a September start. The program responds to growth in mobile devices, consumer applications, and digital technologies by developing computer professionals with skills in graphic design, content creation, user experience (UX) design, software development, marketing, and business models used to design and market competitive software applications. An optional co-op stream is available, made up of four consecutive four-month work terms. The program combines technical software-development skills with business and design knowledge, preparing graduates to design and bring new digital products to market for organizations competing in global technology markets. Coursework spans the full product cycle, from concept and user experience through to development and go-to-market strategy.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or applicants may qualify as mature students at 19 years of age or older. The programme asks for Grade 12 compulsory English at a C or U level, or equivalent, or Conestoga's Preparatory Communications (COMM1251), plus Grade 12 Mathematics at a C or U level, or Conestoga's Preparatory Mathematics (MATH1375). Published minimum grades are MCT4C 60%, MAP4C 60%, MHF4U or MCV4U 50%, MDM4U 50%, and MATH1375 60%. Canadian citizens and permanent residents with international transcripts require a course-by-course credential evaluation through an approved provider such as ICAS or WES, and applicants whose prior institutions did not use English as the language of instruction must demonstrate English proficiency.

Application Details

Start Date: September

About Conestoga College

Type: College
Campus setting: Suburban
Founded: 1967
Students: 20,000
Programs: 344
Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in IT Innovation and Design (Optional Co-op) award?

Conestoga College awards a Diploma in the field of Applied Design on completion of this programme.

How long does Diploma in IT Innovation and Design (Optional Co-op) take?

The programme runs for 3 years.

How much does Diploma in IT Innovation and Design (Optional Co-op) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 15,477 per year.

Can Diploma in IT Innovation and Design (Optional Co-op) be studied online?

Partly — the programme uses a hybrid format combining online and on-campus study.

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