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CPSComputer Programming - Seneca Polytechnic College
•Created by River Lilly🇬ðŸ‡ðŸ‡¨ðŸ‡¦ on 10/24/2023 in #ask-a-question
Do most students in the CPA program end up getting a paid co-op?
I have reviewed the requirements of what is need to be considered eligible for co-op. I am just curious as to how hard it is to earn one. Are the employment connections between Seneca and said Employers solid? Do they use an exclusive job board? On average, do most students succeed in gaining a relavant co-op?
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CPSComputer Programming - Seneca Polytechnic College
•Created by River Lilly🇬ðŸ‡ðŸ‡¨ðŸ‡¦ on 6/8/2023 in #ask-a-question
Full-Time vs. Part-Time delivery for CPA
Hello everyone, so the Autumn schedule for the part-time intake of the Computer Programming & Analysis 3yr program is finally up. I work a standard Monday - Friday full-time job with benefits, and a short commute from my home. My schedule is fixed, and I get off the clock at 4:00pm. I don't have to take home my work 95% of the time, so I essentially have my evenings, nights, and weekends totally OFF to do what I want on my personal time... Besides external interests, investments, obligations, and hobbies, I pretty much have the liberty to be enroled in school during the evenings and/or weekends.
Would part-time studies for the CPA program be better for me, if I take 3 classes each semester non-stop year round (No summer breaks)?
Is there less of quality in teaching withint the part-time delivery when compared to the full-time delivery?
Could I eventually switch to Full-time studies the semester before and be eligible for Co-Op..? Yes or No?
If the answer is No: When I complete the program, would it be harder to get a job within IT without the co-op, but alterntaively have steady full-time work experience in an unrelated industry (E-Commerce & Merchandising) + Advanced Diploma in hand on my resume?
I work with computers but it is NOT program based at all, it is Inventory Software, Administrative, MS Project, Share Point and SAP. Could I somehow pivot this when marketing myself?
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CPSComputer Programming - Seneca Polytechnic College
•Created by River Lilly🇬ðŸ‡ðŸ‡¨ðŸ‡¦ on 5/28/2023 in #ask-a-question
CPA program or Business Admin - Marketing program to bridge into Seneca's Data Science degree?
So upon reviewing the Honours Bacehlor of Data Science & Analytics (DSA), I see there are two pathways that can be taken to get into the degree program in semester 5. You can either complete the Seneca Computer Programming and Analysis (CPA), or do the Business Admin - Marketing (BAO) program. You need a minimum 3.0 GPA to be considered. Both programs offer co-op.
Now it would be fair to say that the Businss program would be easy AF vs. the CPA program, especially for those not coming from a technical background. It would be an easy GPA booster with courses in business development, data management, finance, and marketing studies. Pretty much a guaruntee into the DSA degree unless you're lazy AF. The end goal is the degree, and I noticed some of the courses in the DSA degree are geared towards Data Management, and Business Intelligence. The BAO does have an introductory course into statistical analysis and Database Administration as well. I would have to learn programming independently on my own time.
Now alternatively, I see the benefit of having a solid foundational start with CPA when it comes to in depth study and training into programming. C, Java, C++, ASP.NET and Scripting. It would be challenging but benefical to know. It will make grasping Data Science much easier.
In the area of data science the programming languages and software used are: Python, Java, R, Jupyter, Excel, MatLAB, and Databases.
Can any well meaning CPA students give some advice here..?
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CPSComputer Programming - Seneca Polytechnic College
•Created by River Lilly🇬ðŸ‡ðŸ‡¨ðŸ‡¦ on 2/21/2023 in #ask-a-question
Computer Programming & Analysis to bridge pathways to Seneca's DSA, and Ontario Tech's CS degree?
Anyone taking this pathway? Or have intentions? I was accepted to CPA for Sept 2023, Jan 2024. I do have a strong interest in the Bachelor Data Science & Analytics degree, and figured the CPA program will give me a strong foundation into it, since I do not have a background in programming and wangt to learn. I also would be saving money, and will bea ble to gain experience through the two co-op sessions the cpa program offers, besides the other co-op given in the DSA degree program.
Note: I also think doing the CPA to DSA bridge is a good idea, because Seneca's CPA program also has a advanced entry pathway to Ontario Tech's Computer Science degree. You are granted credit towards the first 2 years of the degree program, and enter the 3rd year 1st semester.
ANY advice to give? My friend said I am better off applying to the DSA degree directly.
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CPSComputer Programming - Seneca Polytechnic College
•Created by River Lilly🇬ðŸ‡ðŸ‡¨ðŸ‡¦ on 2/7/2023 in #ask-a-question
How boring is Programming in the long run, (Career wise)? Yes this is a serious question.
Is just going to be black interface screens, and coding exclusively? Sitting at a desk for 8 hours non-stop? Do I ike coding..? Sure, do I like it for 8 hours..? HELL NO!
Be brutally honest. I was accepted into the CPA program, along with CTY, and CSN.
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CPSComputer Programming - Seneca Polytechnic College
•Created by River Lilly🇬ðŸ‡ðŸ‡¨ðŸ‡¦ on 1/22/2023 in #ask-a-question
Accepted to CPA, CYT, and CSN for May 2023 (Mature Student Status)
Hello everyone, so I am 33 and want to go back to college. I have prior University education not related to IT, CS, or programming. I d have readable knowledge on the subjects though, and worked in one IT company in a administrative role. I have a strong long term interest, and the time is right. I am currently registered in some Cisco Networking Academy Courses, and self-teaching introductory level python, ruby, and C via library books and my PC. I have virtual studio code downloaded to my windows, and have the Linux extension for for my chromebook. I am trying to prepare.
My question is that I have the option to take this full-time but I need to be able to work and take care of myself, plus pay my tuition out of pocket, (OSAP is not an opition right now) but I plan on apply for some entry level scholarpships and future scholarships and bursaries. Is it posible to work at least part-time, and study full-time without my academics suffering..? I also will be looking forward to gaining more income through co-op.
My only alternative would be to take CPA or CSN on part-time evening status through continuing education and work full-time during the day. I would do it year round with no summer breaks. 3-4 classes at a time. I could finish around the same time it would take if I was full-time, the only thing is there is no co-op for part-time option. Would not taking co-op but still networking and applying for related jobs in CPA, CYT, CSN be a huge mistake? I don't have my parents to fall back on here, so I appreciate realistic advice taking this into consideration.
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