Software Engineering Technology (Fast Track, Co-op) 3439

Qualified college or university graduates with a background in software gain direct admission into year two (semester three) of the three-year program and receive their Software Engineering Technology Advanced diploma in four semesters (plus two work terms).

The Fast-track Software Engineering Technology program will prepare you to design, develop and maintain software systems. You will learn modern programming languages, design and algorithm concepts and data management tools. The acquired knowledge and hands-on experience will enable you to design and develop various kinds of software applications, human-computer interfaces and enterprise information systems.

The course work will emphasize object-oriented software design methodologies, user-oriented interface design, QA, C#, Java, Java EE, Oracle, MS-SQL Server, Microsoft’s .NET, RIA Technologies such as Adobe’s Flex and Microsoft’s Silverlight, Rational/ WebSphere, Mobile Computing and Software Security.

To underscore the applied focus of the curriculum, the program will include two software development projects .

This program offers a co-op component.  Academically qualified students can enhance their education by working two terms as paid employees in the field.  The experience allows students to put classroom learning into practice and provides valuable contacts for future careers.

The Software Engineering Technology program is a fully CIPS/CTAB accredited program.

Career Outlook

Graduates from this program are prepared for entry-level positions as:

 

Software developers

• Software testers
• Computer programmers
• Systems analysts
• Business analysts
• Web application developers
• Database administrators
• Applications or software supports

Organizations that have hired Software Technology diploma graduates include:

 

• CIBC
• ManuLife
• Royal Bank
• Scotiabank
• Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
• Toronto Stock Exchange

Program Highlights

 

• Opportunity exists for eight months of paid co-op experience
• Courses are delivered using leading-edge technology geared to industry standards
• Technical electives and project-based learning are key components
• Knowledgeable and approachable faculty members have diverse business experience and academic credentials

The Software Engineering Technology program is a fully CIPS/CTAB accredited program.

CIPS
The Canadian Information Processing Society (CIPS) and the Canadian Council of Technician and Technologies (CCTT) jointly approved accreditation of this program in 2011.  This joint accredditation is the first of its kind in Canada.  Graduates from the program may apply for certified membership to either CIPS or their provincial engineering technology association.

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

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.

Eligibility

• College diploma or university degree in computer science, information technology, software engineering or a related discipline
• We will consider applicants with a combination of partial diploma or degree and relevant work experiences

Additional Requirements

• Transcript and resume review is required
• Centennial College English Skills Assessment is required (score of 170 or 171 is required for admission)

Submitting Transcripts

• Get details on how to submit your college or university transcripts or international credential assessment for admission.

Career Outlook

Companies that have hired graduates from our Software Engineering Technology diploma programs include:

• CIBC
• Bell Canada
• Hudson's Bay Company
• IBM Canada
• ManuLife
• Royal Bank