Joe Veale Posted on July 27, 2011 at 5:39 pm. The Computer Programmer program was streamlined with a lot of hands-on work. Advice for new students: When learning technology it’s important to remember to learn the business side. A programmer only really becomes valuable when they learn about business process and functionality. A good start would be accounting, finance or project management courses. Also, enjoy your time in college. Have fun but make sure you understand what you are being taught. Application Developer Bank of Montreal SHARE: