IT Web Programming

Overview

Transform yourself from a web user to a web programmer. This program teaches you how to program by exploring and building web applications much like the ones you use every day.

You learn:

• How to be a skilled computer programmer
• How to develop complex data-driven web applications using a wide variety of different technologies and languages
• How to adapt to an evolving ecosystem of web technologies
  
• How to deploy and administer your own web applications in the cloud
• How to apply the basics of user interaction and visual design

You develop and apply these skills through individual and team-based projects that simulate the work you'd experience in industry.

Work experience

• Field experience is a mandatory credit course, providing you with the opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills outside of the classroom.
  • Opportunities are typically unpaid and last approximately 5 weeks.
• This program is eligible for an optional cooperative education (co-op) credit course between year one and two.
  • Co-op provides an opportunity for paid, full-time employment in a field related to your program.
  • Co-op takes place in third term and must be a minimum of 12 weeks and 420 hours.
  • Our co-op program follows Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL) guidelines.
• Transportation, accommodations and other costs related to work experience are your responsibility.
• For more information, visit work experience opportunities.

Choose NSCC

• You benefit from faculty who bring years of industry experience to the classroom.
• Courses are designed to give you a well-rounded experience that parallels industry workplaces.
• You gain practical experience and apply your skills during work terms.

Other info

• Many employers in this industry require a current, official criminal record check as part of the hiring process. A conviction on your criminal record may impact your ability to secure employment.
• Applicants may qualify for the following educational award: Digital Nova Scotia TechQuity Award – Community Foundation of Nova Scotia (cfns.ca)

September 2025

Campus	Full time/part time	Delivery	Availability
Institute of Technology Campus Halifax	Full time	Blended Delivered through a combination of online and in-person classes. At least 50% of learning is in-person.	Seats available
Truro Campus Truro	Full time	In person Delivered in-person. Some courses may have online elements.	Seats available

Admission requirements

• High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent.
  • International students – High school diploma equivalency and English language requirements vary by country. View document and language requirements by country

Program requirements

• Portfolio development – As part of your studies at NSCC, you develop a portfolio of your work; the portfolio captures your achievements and profiles your skills to employers.

Tuition

Tuition amounts are for the 2024-25 academic year. Program costs and fees (textbooks, supplies, etc.) are additional.

Tuition, fees and program costs

In addition to annual tuition, there are program costs (books, tools, etc.) and student fees for College services, health and dental plans, your student association and parking.

View detailed program fees page(s). Please note that amounts on these pages are meant for planning purposes only. They don't represent final amounts owing.

• IT Web Programming - Year 1
• IT Web Programming - Year 2

Career options

Graduates of this program work in the following positions:

• Web application programmer
• Front-end developer
• Full stack developer
• Back-end server-side developer
• Desktop programmer
  
• Quality assurance technician

Future study options

• Continue your studies at university – This program includes courses that count towards a university degree. Learn more about having your diploma count towards a university degree
• Continue your studies and add to your skills at NSCC. Completing this program qualifies you for:
  • Business Intelligence and Analytics
  • Full Stack Application Development
  • Geographic Information Systems
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) - Remote Sensing
  • Geospatial Data Analytics
  • IT Programming in Artificial Intelligence
  • IT Programming in Internet of Things (loT)

Courses may include

These are some of the courses offered in this program. It is not a complete list and courses are subject to change in advance of the academic year.

Recognizing prior learning / transfer credits
If you have previous learning (course, employment, etc...) that's relevant to your program, you may be able to apply to earn credit. Not all programs are eligible. Learn about our recognizing prior learning (RPL) process.

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ICOM 2701 - Professional Practice for IT I
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ICOM 2702 - Professional Practice for IT II
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INFT 2100 - Project Management
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INFT 3000 - Capstone
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NETW 1027 - Introduction to Networking and Security
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OSYS 1200 - Introduction to Windows Administration
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OSYS 2040 - Web Hosting Fundamentals
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PROG 1400 - Introduction to Object Oriented Programming
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PROG 1700 - Logic and Programming
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PROG 2700 - Client Side Programming
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PROG 3017 - Full Stack Programming
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