Game – Programming (Fast Track) (Optional Co-op) (Online)

How To Apply

Centennial College's Game – Programming (Fast Track) program will grant you direct admission into the second year (third semester) of this three-year offering to receive an advanced diploma in four semesters, if you're a qualified college or university graduate with a software background.

With training from Centennial College's Game – Programming (Fast Track) (Online), you'll gain a unique blend of skills that combines the core concepts of software engineering with specialized knowledge in game programming. Upon graduation, you'll receive an advanced diploma and have the know-how to launch a career in the game software industry.

Whether you're a fan of classic or modern games, you'll participate in various phases of game development in this interactive program. You'll receive training in game design, simulation design, three-dimensional graphics programming, and multiplayer online game programming, as well as in the core concepts of object-oriented software design methodologies, user-oriented interface design, software testing and QA, and more.

This advanced diploma technology program will also focus on topics such as C#, C++, Java, Kotlin, advanced graphics, web game programming, HTML5/CSS/JavaScript/Angular/React, Unity3D, Unreal, and mobile application development. To put your skills into practice, the curriculum includes two game development projects that will require you to utilize all the technical and business skills acquired during your studies to build high-quality games and/or simulation apps.

So whether you're a gaming enthusiast or simply interested in software engineering, the Game – Programming advanced diploma program is an excellent choice for those looking to launch a career in the game software industry.

Please note: The co-op version of this program includes four academic semesters plus two work terms (program #3639). The fast-track programs are available in on campus versions at Progress Campus (program #3129), and co-op (program #3139).

Program Overview

Courses

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

Career Options and Education Pathways

Companies Offering Jobs

SpongeLab, Royal Bank, Scotiabank, Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), Toronto Stock Exchange, CIBC, Bell Canada, Hudson's Bay Company, IBM Canada and Manulife

Program Highlights

The program's courses use leading technology geared to industry standards to teach concepts.
Project-based learning is a key component of the offering.
You learn from and interact with knowledgeable and approachable School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science faculty members who have diverse business experience and academic credentials.
Graduates from the program may apply for certified membership to either the Canadian Information Processing Society (CIPS) or their provincial engineering technology association.

Career Outlook

Software developer
Software tester
Game programmer
Mobile applications developer
User interface developer
Computer programmer
Systems analyst
Business analyst
Web applications developer
Database administrator
Applications or software support

Education Pathways

Graduates of the Game – Programming (Fast-track; online) advanced diploma program have the opportunity to apply learning achieved at Centennial for credits toward further study at the degree level. Listed below are the degrees from partnering institutions that are available for this program.

Please note that each partner has minimum admission requirements to be met in order to qualify for transfer credits, which are assessed by the receiving partner institution.

Partner Institution	Degree Program
Algoma University	Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors
	Bachelor of Arts in Law and Justice
	Honours Bachelor of Computer Science
	Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Science in multiple majors
Lakehead University	Bachelor or Honours Bachelor degree in any major
Laurentian University	Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors
Nipissing University	Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors
Ontario Tech University	Bachelor of Information Technology - Information Technology Security (bridge)
Ontario Tech University	Honours Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies
Ottawa, University of	Honours Bachelor of Commerce
Seneca Polytechnic	Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
Wilfrid Laurier University	Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors
Windsor, University of	Honours Bachelor of Computer Science - Applied Computing
York University	Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Computer Science
	Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Science in multiple majors
	Bachelor or Honours Bachelor degree in any major

Please visit our website at centennial.adv-pub.moveonca.com/outgoing-home/ for more information on articulation agreements.

For pathways to other Ontario post-secondary institutions, please visit ONTransfer.

Recognitions

OACETT

The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) recognizes this TAC nationally-accredited program as meeting the academic standard for certification in the Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) category as well as the OACETT technology report and language benchmark requirements.

OACETT The Technology Professionals In Ontario logo

Accreditation

CIPS/CTAB

The Canadian Information Processing Society (CIPS) and the Canadian Council of Technician and Technologies (CCTT) jointly approved accreditation of this program in 2011. This joint accreditation is the first of its kind in Canada.
The Software Engineering Technology - Interactive Gaming program has met the national technology accreditation requirements established by the Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists (CCTT) and, as such, has received national accreditation status by the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board (CTAB).

cips logo

TAC Nationally Accredited Program

The Software program has met the national educational standards of Canada’s engineering technology and applied science profession, as such, has received national program accreditation by Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC).

National Accredited Program logo

Please note: The qualification requirements and costs for each external accreditation, designation, certification or recognition are set by the granting body — not by Centennial College. In order to qualify for any external accreditations, designations, certifications or recognitions, students and graduates will need to follow the processes and meet the applicable requirements listed on the websites and in the materials of those external bodies.

Areas of Employment

Software companies
Gaming companies
Government
Public institutions
Banks
Small and medium businesses

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

College diploma or university degree in computer science, information technology, software engineering, or a related discipline
We will consider applicants with a combination of partial diploma or degree and relevant work experience

Additional Requirements

English language proficiency
Transcript and resume review is required
Centennial English Admission Test is required (must score 170 or 171 for admission)

Co-op Option

The co-op option in this program will provide you with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while you complete two co-op work terms as an employee in the field. This experience not only allows you to put classroom learning into practice, but will also provide valuable contacts for your future career.

To participate in this co-op option, you will need to complete an application process in the first semester. If academically qualified, you may be admitted to the co-op program. Academically qualified students who are accepted into the program will register for the co-op preparation course as scheduled.

Co-op Requirements

Minimum of 80% of courses completed from semester one
Completion of COMM-160/161 by the end of semester 1 with a C grade (60%) or higher
A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (this must be maintained for the duration of the program)
Students must be legally eligible to work in Canada
Students who meet the above prerequisites will submit their application for co-op to the Career Services & Cooperative Education Department in semester 1

Note: Meeting the minimum co-op program requirements does not guarantee admission into the co-op program.

Out of province and out of country co-op applicants – additional requirements for co-op may apply

How to Apply

1. Apply Online

Domestic Students

If you are applying through the Better Jobs Ontario Program, please apply at the Employment Training Centre (Progress Campus). The Better Jobs Ontario Program is a funding initiative for those who have been laid-off and are in need of training. For more information go to Better Jobs Ontario Program.

If you have previously attended a full-time program at Centennial College, you may be eligible for a Program Transfer. Visit Enrolment Services at any Campus for information.

All other applicants must apply online at Ontariocolleges.ca. A non-refundable application fee of $125 must accompany applications. The fee is payable online, by telephone, online banking, by mail, or in-person to Ontariocolleges.ca. For more information go to Ontariocolleges.ca Application Fees.

International Students

Apply directly to Centennial College here.

2. Submit Documents

Domestic Applicants

Current Ontario high school students and graduates from Ontario high schools: Notify your guidance counsellor that you have applied to college and your school will forward transcripts to Centennial College via Ontariocolleges.ca.

Graduates of college/university, or high school outside Ontario but within Canada: You are responsible for requesting that your educational institute sends any required documents and transcripts to Ontariocolleges.ca.

Domestic applicants who attended school outside of Canada: If you are submitting transcripts to meet admission requirements, you must have the transcripts assessed by an independent credential assessment agency such as World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS). For more information go to Submitting your Transcripts.

International Applicants

Please refer to the International Education Application Guide.

3. Confirm Your Offer of Admission

Offers of Admission are sent by mail to eligible applicants. When you receive your offer, you must login to your account at Ontariocolleges.ca and confirm before the Deadline to Confirm noted in your offer letter.

You may confirm only one college and one program offer at a time.

You must confirm your offer by the Deadline to Confirm noted in your Offer of Admission letter or your seat may be given to another applicant.

When you confirm your Offer of Admission at Centennial College you are given access to your personal myCentennial account where you can check your email, grades, register for courses, pay tuition fees, and see your class timetable.

4. Pay Fees

Centennial fees statements are sent by email to your personal email account and to your myCentennial email account. Fees statements are not mailed.

You must make a minimum payment by the Fees Deadline noted in your Fees Statement or your seat may be given to another applicant.

5. Build Your Timetable (Register for Courses)

Build your timetable (web-register for courses) at my.centennialcollege.ca.

Fall registration begins mid-July
January registration begins mid-December
May registration begins mid-April

Your web-registration will not open if:

You have not submitted your minimum fee payment by the deadline
You received a Conditional Offer of Admission and you have not met the conditions of your offer.

Once you have paid your fees or have made appropriate arrangements, register for your courses online through myCentennial.

Tuition and Fees

Fees noted below are estimates only. Tuition is based on two semesters, beginning Fall 2024.

Student	Tuition (2 Semesters)	Ancillary Fees	Total
Canadian	$2,721.00	$475.12	$3,196.12
International	$17,722.00	$1,147.30	$18,869.30

Technology Requirements

This program is part of the BringIT initiative, which mean students taking it will need to be able to consistently access and use a mobile computing device that meets or exceeds the program’s recommended hardware requirements.

Students with Accessibility Needs: If you require accommodations for a documented disability, please consider your adaptive technology needs when you select a device for your program. If you want to access disability services, you can make an appointment with the Centre for Accessible Learning and Counselling Services, by calling 416-289-5000 ext. 3850, or by email at calcs@centennialcollege.ca

Want to know more? Check out Frequently Asked Questions for our BringIT Program.

Students from this program will need to have consistent access to the following:

Minimum Recommended Specifications:

Windows Laptop with:
- Intel Core i7 Processor (6th generation or later) or AMD equivalent processor;
- High-End Graphics Card, VR Ready (Geforce GTX 1060 6GB, or better, recommended);
- 16GB of RAM;
- Dual HD 256GB + 1 TB HDD;
- USB + HDMI Ports;
- 15 in Screen, FHD resolution;
- Windows 10 Edition OS, X64-based Processor
Recommended:
- Built-in Ethernet Port; Audio/Mic combo;
- A Solid State Drive (SSD);
- 15 inch Touch Screen;
- A laptop with a battery life of 3hrs or better

Please note:MacBooks and Chromebooks are NOT acceptable alternatives. Some subjects may require additional devices such as an external hard drive. In addition to the computer specifications listed above, internet access, a web-cam, microphone and speakers are needed.

Minimum Internet Requirement:

You will need regular access to a computer with an internet connection. High-speed broadband access (LAN, Cable or DSL) with minimum 50mbps download speed is highly recommended.

ClassAPPs 2.0

Students are invited to use Centennial College’s ClassAPPs 2.0, an all-in-one system that lets you use all of the digital tools you need to complete your college courses from the comfort of your own home, at any time, instead of finding the time to head for a computer lab. Any student can use the ClassAPPs 2.0 system with any modern, HTML5 enabled web browser, like Chrome, Edge or Firefox. Just log in to the service with the same ID and password you use to get into a College PC, and you instantly gain access to cloud-based software, and other learning resources.

Program Vocational Learning Outcomes

Program Vocational Learning Outcomes describe what graduates of the program have demonstrated they can do with the knowledge and skills they have achieved during their studies. The outcomes are closely tied to the needs of the workplace. Through assessment (e.g., assignments and tests), students verify their ability to reliably perform these outcomes before graduating.

Analyze the differences in game genres in order to develop games that meet the needs of specific markets.
Analyze the history of video games to compare various approaches to game development.
Support the development of games by identifying and relating concepts from a range of industry roles—programming, design, and art.
Contribute as an individual and a member of a game development team to the effective completion of a game development project.
Develop strategies for ongoing personal and professional development to enhance work performance in the games industry.
Perform all work in compliance with relevant statutes, regulations, legislation, industry standards and codes of ethics.
Analyze game engines and make recommendations for the most appropriate game engine to support new and existing projects.
Apply advanced theories and principles of mathematics and science as required for 2D and 3D games.
Support real-time game environments and simulations using elements such as system architecture, graphics programming, and sound/audio to optimize performance.
Optimize programming code to achieve high performance, high speed and reduced memory utilization, for all types of games.
Develop artificial intelligence strategies and tactics to support real-time game environments and simulations.
Implement network solutions and co-ordinate user groups to ensure seamless network interaction among different groups in on-line game communities.

Advising

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Game – Programming (Fast Track) (Optional Co-op) (Online)

How To Apply

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