PGWP-eligible Program
This one-year graduate certificate will teach you how to design, test and implement databases on a variety of local or cloud operating platforms and work with Big Data. You will also learn how to create desktop or web-based database applications using object-oriented languages. In an applied capstone project, you will use industry practices and tools to design, test and implement a distributed database application. This program offers an optional work term for those who meet all academic requirements.
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
This program offers the option to complete a work term, providing valuable hands-on experience in your field of study. Students interested in completing a work term should apply to the PROGRAMNAME ±è°ù´Ç²µ°ù²¹³¾.​
Students who select the work term stream will have the opportunity to participate in a work term(s) if eligibility requirements are maintained. Students will have the flexibility to transfer to the non-work term stream at any time. The work term(s) is similar in length to an academic semester and is typically a full-time position that may be paid or unpaid. The work term job search is student-driven and participation in the work term stream does not guarantee that a work position will be secured. However, students will receive guidance and support through in-class career workshops and one-on-one coaching to help prepare for the work term.
| Year | September | January | May |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Work Term |
| Start in | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 2025 | Newnham | Open |
| Jan. 2026 | Newnham | Open |
Please note that availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.
| Start in | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 2025 | Newnham | Open |
| Jan. 2026 | Newnham | Open |
Please note that availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.
This program meets Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility requirements.
This program is offered in ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø's hybrid delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements.
Learn more: ³§±ð²Ô±ð³¦²¹â€™s program delivery options and how courses in this program will be delivered each term.
Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:
Graduate, Database Application Developer
“I highly recommend ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø to any student looking for an amazingÌýexperience. During my co-op term, I worked as a Full Stack Developer Intern at Meta Trading Club in Toronto. This experience helped me develop practical skills in web development, database management and problem-solving while applying what I learned in class to real-world scenarios. If you’re looking for quality education with a fun and engaging student life, ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø is the place to be!â€
