Through this three-year advanced diploma program, students will secure a robust foundation in the three pivotal branches of Computer Engineering Technology: electronics, programming and IT infrastructure/networking.
The curriculum is meticulously designed with strong affiliations with industry giants including Microsoft, Google, Apple, Unity, AWS, Bell, Rogers, Solotech, Autodesk, CompTIA, Cisco, Fortinet and many others, providing students with invaluable exposure to prevailing industry practices.
These partnerships and the curriculum’s alignment with industry standards prepare students to obtain certifications from these organizations; enhancing their employability in the competitive IT sector.
This learning provides the foundation for upper semester professional options that will allow students to broaden their horizons and study emerging technologies such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, augmented reality, embedded systems, IoT, data analytics and live event production.
Graduates will emerge with profound knowledge of the computer and information technology fields and beyond.
Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
- IT Infrastructure Skills
- Network design and management
- System administration and maintenance
- Implementation of IT security solutions
- Knowledge of cloud computing platforms like Azure and Google Cloud Platform
- Software Development Skills
- Proficiency in multiple programming languages
- Application development and testing
- Debugging and troubleshooting
- Software design and architecture
- Electronics Skills
- Understanding of electronic circuits and systems
- Ability to design and implement electronic solutions
- Knowledge of electronic components and their applications
- Proficiency in using electronic testing equipment
- Certification Preparedness
- Industry Knowledge and Networking
- Professional and Soft Skills
Admission Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or a mature applicant
- English: Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent course
- Mathematics: Grade 12 C or U, or Grade 11 Functions (MCR3U), or equivalent course
International Student Information
In addition to the admission requirements, please select your home country for specific information. Please note, that all international applicants must meet Seneca’s English requirements. Additional documents/assessments may be required upon request.
Your Career
Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:
- Software Developer
- Network Engineer
- Systems Analyst
- IT Consultant
- Cloud Solutions Architect
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Database Administrator
- Electronics Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Technical Support Specialist
Affiliations/Associations
- Microsoft
- Fortinet
- Autodesk
- AWS
- Unity
- Apple
- CompTIA
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT)
- Cisco
- Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA)
Professional Certification
- Cisco Certified Network Associate
- A+, Network+, Data+ and Security+
- Fortinet NSE4
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- Google Cloud Computing Foundations
- Microsoft Azure fundamentals
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