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Entrance Requirements

Prerequisites:

ASD alone is not designed for those students just out of high school with no other education or work experience, those students should consider completing a Diploma or Degree in order to be well-positioned in the job market.

Mature students with other post-secondary education, or related work experience who do not need a diploma, may use ASD to upgrade with new skills for increased job opportunities,

Start with just one course:

COMP 1516 – Programming Fundamentals with Python.

NOTE: If you achieve less than 70% in COMP 1516 then you should repeat COMP 1516 before attempting COMP 2501. After completing COMP 1516 with 70% or better you may register in COMP 2501 for the following term.

After successfully completing COMP 1516 with 70% you may apply for ASD program approval.

Important Notice for students on limited timelines
Prior to submitting a program declaration, those on limited timelines who require a program letter (e.g. with student loans or limited sponsorship) must first contact the department directly to receive a signed Course Planning Document, which they will be required to attach to their online declaration. Otherwise, students must first complete COMP 1516 with 70% or better before declaring ASD.

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