Electronics Engineering Technology (Fast Track) 3222

Qualified college or university graduates gain direct admission into semester three of this three-year program and receive their technology  advanced diploma in four semesters.

The Fast-track Electronics Engineering Technology program has been completely redesigned to prepare you for a challenging career in the electronics field. You will develop technical expertise in areas such as wireless communications, data communications, microcontrollers and industrial systems. You will work with computers, communication transceivers and electronics testing and measurement equipment, while developing a solid foundation in modern electronics. The program has an optimum balance between hands-on experience and theory.

Program Highlights

• Modern labs and lecture facilities at the Science and Technology Centre Campus create a healthy learning environment
• Theory is reinforced by laboratory work
• The program is an active student branch of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
• The program attracts university graduates from around the world
• Graduates may become members of a multidisciplinary group involved in equipment manufacturing or installation, research and testing, equipment maintenance and repair and sales

Eduational Partners

Qualified graduates may be eligible to participate in an articulated program with selected universities, institutes and professional associations. These partnerships allow graduates to apply academic credit towards further study.

Our partners are:

• Athabasca University, Science degree
• Cape Breton University, Engineering Technology degree
• Lakehead University, Engineering degree

CTAB Nationally Accredited Program

The Electronics Engineering Technology program has met the national technology accreditation requirements established by the Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists (CCTT) and, as such, has received national accreditation status by the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board (CTAB).

Recognition as a Certified Engineering Technologist

The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) recognizes the Electronics Engineering Technology program as meeting all the academic requirements for certification in the Technologist category.

Applicants to fast-track programs must submit an official transcript demonstrating proof of successful completion of a post-secondary diploma or degree program. We will consider applicants presenting a combination of post-secondary education and relevant work experience in areas of science and/or engineering. Meeting minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.


Non-academic Requirements

• Admission session: transcript and resumé review may be required
• English and/or math skills assessment may be required

Semester and Graduation Requirements

• Minimum 2.0 GPA required for progression to semesters 5 and 6, and Technology graduation
• Students who have completed all courses in semester 4 will have all the prerequisite requirements for courses in semester 5 and 6, except ETEC-326

The qualification requirements and costs for each external accreditation, designation, certification or recognition are set by the granting body, not by Centennial College. In order to qualify for any external accreditations, designations, certifications or recognitions, students and graduates will need to follow the processes and meet the applicable requirements listed on the websites and in the materials of those external bodies.

Career Outlook

Graduates of this program may find careers in fields such as:

• Telecommunications
• Computer applications
• Control systems
• Radio and television equipment
• Audio-visual equipment