Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op) (Online)
Centennial College
Key Information
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Campus location
Online Canada
Languages
English
Study format
Distance learning
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
CAD 2,721 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
May 2024
* 2-semester tuition fee for Canadian students; $15,437.50: 2-semester tuition fee for international students
Introduction
Program Details
- Program Code: 3469
- School: School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science
- Credential: Ontario College Advanced Diploma
- Program Type: Post-secondary program
- Program Length: 3 years/ 6 semesters
- Start Date: Fall, Winter
- Location: Online
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Software is taking the planet by storm and Centennial College's Software Engineering Technology program will provide you with three years of learning in designing, developing, and maintaining software systems.
During this time, you'll attend advanced diploma courses that will cover modern programming languages, design and algorithm concepts, data management tools, and modern software engineering methodologies. The program will also expose you to a solid knowledge of systems integration, enterprise programming, mobile computing, and software security specialization.
The coursework in this college engineering program will emphasize object-oriented software design methodologies, user-oriented interface design, software testing, and QA, C#, Java, Java EE, Oracle, MS-SQL Server, UNIX/Linux, Python, Microsoft's ASP.NET Core, HTML5/JavaScript/Angular, mobile application development, emerging web frameworks, cloud computing, data mining and more.
To round out the curriculum's technical focus, the Software Engineering Technology program will include two software development projects. For these real-world business applications, you'll put into action all the technical, systems, and business skills acquired during your courses to build higher-quality software.
The knowledge you'll obtain in Software Engineering Technology will enable you to design and develop various kinds of software applications, human-computer interfaces, and enterprise information systems.
Please note: Qualified college or university graduates with a background in software may gain direct admission into Semester 3 of this three-year program and receive their Software Engineering Technology advanced diploma in four semesters (program #3429 or the co-op optional version, #3439).
Program Highlights
- Software Engineering Technology courses incorporate the use of leading technology geared to industry standards.
- Project-based learning is a key component of the offering.
- Knowledgeable and approachable faculty members have diverse business experience and academic credentials.
- This program is also delivered in a version that includes a co-op option. Students who choose this version (program #3419) are introduced to some of the biggest names in the industry with whom they are able to network in addition to gaining experience that puts them ahead of the competition — before they even graduate.
- Graduates from the program may apply for certified membership to either the Canadian Information Processing Society (CIPS) or their provincial engineering technology association.
Admissions
Curriculum
Program Outline
Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 |
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Semester 4 | Semester 5 | Semester 6 |
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Program Outcome
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes describe what graduates of the program have demonstrated they can do with the knowledge and skills they have achieved during their studies. The outcomes are closely tied to the needs of the workplace. Through assessment (e.g., assignments and tests), students verify their ability to reliably perform these outcomes before graduating.
- Analyze and define the specifications of a software system based on user requirements.
- Design, implement, test, and document software systems based on specifications and software engineering methodologies.
- Apply object-oriented design concepts and principles to the software development process.
- Test, verify, and evaluate procedures to assess software quality, and improve software performance.
- Design, model, implement and maintain a database.
- Develop and maintain software systems through the application of networking concepts.
- Analyze, design, and implement integrated solutions that address issues of security.
- Work effectively as a member of a software development team on the design, implementation, and testing of a software system where no one person has complete knowledge of the entire system.
- Contribute to the successful completion of the project applying the project management principles in use.
- Interpret, create, and present work-related documents and information effectively and accurately.
- Analyze the social, ethical, and legal issues that face software engineers to contribute in a positive and productive manner in society.
- Identify and implement strategies to improve job performance and promote personal and professional growth.
Career Opportunities
Companies Offering Jobs
IBM Canada, ManuLife, Royal Bank, CIBC, RBC, Bell Canada, Scotiabank, Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), American Express, Toronto Stock Exchange
Articulation Agreements
Qualified Software Engineering Technology graduates may be eligible to participate in pathway programs with partnering institutions. These pathway programs allow you to receive degree credit for learning obtained at Centennial College.
Listed below are the degrees from partnering institutions that are available for this program. Please note that each partnership has a specific minimum grade requirement in order to qualify to transfer credits, which are assessed by the partner institution.
Our partners include:
- Algoma University, Ontario
- Davenport University, USA
- Guelph, University of, Ontario
- McMaster University, Ontario
- Ontario Tech University
Please visit our website at www.centennialcollege.ca/admissions/applying/education-pathways/outbound-pathways for more information on articulation agreements.
Career Outlook
- Software developer
- Software tester
- Mobile application developer
- Computer programmer
- Systems analyst
- Business analyst
- Web application developer
- Database administrator
- Applications or software support
Areas of Employment
- Banks
- Government
- Public institutions
- Software companies
- Small and medium businesses
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