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With training from Centennial College's Game – Programming you'll graduate with an advanced diploma and the know-how to launch a career in the game software industry.

 Whether you love the classics or today's technologically advanced games, in this interactive gaming program's courses you'll participate in various phases of game development, such as:

• Game design
• Three-dimensional graphics programming
• Simulation design
• Multiplayer online game programming

This advanced diploma technology program will also focus on topics such as object-oriented software design methodologies and user-oriented interface design, software testing and QA, C#, C++, Java, advanced graphics, web game programming, HTML5/CSS/JavaScript/Angular/React, Unity3D, Unreal, and mobile application development.

To underscore the curriculum's applied focus, two software development projects will be included. These "real world" game/simulations/applications will require you to utilize all the technical and business skills acquired during your studies to build high-quality software.

Who knew those years of video games would count as resumé experience?

Please note: This program is available with a co-op option (program #3119). Qualified students transfer to the co-op option in Semester 3.  A fast-track version of this program is available to qualified college or university graduates with a background in software. Fast track applicants gain direct admission into Semester 3 of this three-year program and receive their advanced diploma in four semesters (program #3129). The co-op option is available for fast-track students with four semesters plus two work terms (program #3139). This program is available in a fully online version (program #3609) with co-op option (program #3619). The fast-track programs are also available in a fully online version (program #3679), and, online co-op (Program #3639).

Companies Offering Jobs

SpongeLab, CIBC, Bell Canada, Hudson's Bay Company, IBM Canada, ManuLife, Royal Bank

Program Highlights

• Game – Programming courses are delivered using leading-edge technology geared to industry standards.
• The offering employs project-based learning.
• Knowledgeable and approachable faculty members from the School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science have diverse business experience and academic credentials.
• The program is also presented in a co-op version (program #3119). Students who choose this option gain practical experience in the field and network before graduation.
• Graduates from the program may apply for certified membership to either the Canadian Information Processing Society or their provincial engineering technology association.

Career Outlook

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

Education Pathways

Successful graduates of the Game – Programming Advanced Diploma program have the opportunity to apply their credits toward further study at the degree level.