Software Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op) (Online)

How To Apply

Software is taking the planet by storm and Centennial College's Software Engineering Technology (Online) provides a comprehensive three-year learning experience in designing, developing, and maintaining software systems.

As a student, you'll attend advanced diploma courses that will cover modern programming paradigms and frameworks, design and algorithm concepts, data management tools, modern software engineering methodologies, and integration of intelligent systems into various applications. The program will also expose you to a solid knowledge of systems integration, enterprise development, mobile computing and software security.

The coursework emphasizes object-oriented software design methodologies, user-oriented interface design, software testing and quality assurance, and a wide range of programming languages and tools including C#, Java, Java EE, Kotlin, Oracle, MS-SQL Server, UNIX/Linux, Python, Microsoft's .NET Core, HTML5/CSS/JavaScript/Angular/React, mobile application development, emerging web frameworks and architectural styles, cloud computing, predictive analytics, artificial intelligence/machine learning, and more.

To round out the curriculum’s technical focus, the Software Engineering Technology program includes two software development projects to put your skills into action and develop real-world business applications. These projects allow you to apply all the technical, systems, and business skills you acquire during your studies to build high-quality software.

Overall, the program provides a rigorous and practical education in software engineering technologies, preparing you for success in this rapidly-evolving field. You will be part of a dynamic industry that powers the world by enabling essential tasks such as e-commerce, mobile app development, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence through software programs.

Upon graduation, you'll have the knowledge and hands-on experience to design and develop various kinds of software applications, human-computer interfaces, and enterprise information systems.

Please note: For the co-op option, qualified students transfer to the co-op version (program #3449) in Semester 3. A fully online fast-track version of this program may be available to qualified college or university graduates with a background in software. Fast track applicants gain direct admission into Semester 3 of this three-year program and receive their advanced diploma in four semesters (program #3479), or, for co-op fast-track students, in four semesters plus two work terms (program #3459). This program is offered in an on campus version (program #3409) with co-op (program #3419), and, the fast-track programs are also available in an on campus version (program #3429), and with co-op (Program #3439).

Program Overview

Upon graduation, you'll have the knowledge and hands-on experience to design and develop various kinds of software applications, human-computer interfaces, and enterprise information systems.

Courses

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

Semester 5

Semester 6

Career Options and Education Pathways

Companies Offering Jobs

IBM Canada, Manulife, Royal Bank, CIBC, RBC, Bell Canada, Scotiabank, Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), American Express, Toronto Stock Exchange

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.
Graduates from the program may apply for certified membership to either the Canadian Information Processing Society (CIPS) or their provincial engineering technology association.

Career Outlook

Software developer
Software tester
Mobile application developer
Computer programmer
Systems analyst
Business analyst
Web application developer
Database administrator
Applications or software support

Education Pathways

Graduates of this Software Engineering Technology advanced diploma have the opportunity to apply learning achieved at Centennial for credits toward further study at the degree level. Listed below are the credentials from partnering institutions that are available for this program.

Please note that each partner has minimum admission requirements to be met in order to qualify for transfer credits, which are assessed by the receiving partner institution.

Partner Institution	Degree Program
Algoma University	Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors
	Bachelor of Computer Science
	Bachelor or Bachelor of Science in multiple majors
British Columbia Institute of Technology	Bachelor of Technology in Technology Management
Conestoga College	Bachelor of Applied Health Information Science
Guelph, University of	Honours Bachelor of Computing
Lakehead University	Bachelor or Honours Bachelor Degree in multiple majors
Lakehead University	Bachelor of Engineering post diploma - various streams
Laurentian University	Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors
McMaster University	Bachelor of Technology in Software Engineering Technology
Nipissing University	Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors
Ontario Tech University	Bachelor of Information Technology - Game Development and Interactive media (bridge)
Ontario Tech University	Honours Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies
Seneca Polytechnic	Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
Trent University	Honours Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
	Honours Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a specialization in Data Analytics
	Honours Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with specialization in Theoretical Computer Science
	Honours Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with specialization in Software Engineering
Wilfrid Laurier University	Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors
Windsor, University of	Honours Bachelor of Computer Science - Applied Computing
York University	Bachelor or Honours Bachelor degree in any major
	Honours Bachelor of Computer Science
	Honours Bachelor of Commerce
	Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Science in multiple majors

Please visit our website at //centennial.adv-pub.moveonca.com/outgoing-home/ for more information on articulation agreements.

For pathways to other Ontario post-secondary institutions, please view ONTransfer.

Recognitions

OACETT

The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) recognizes this TAC nationally-accredited program as meeting the academic standard for certification in the Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) category as well as the OACETT technology report and language benchmark requirements.

OACETT The Technology Professionals In Ontario logo

Watch the OACETT Video

Accreditation

CIPS/CTAB

The Canadian Information Processing Society and the Canadian Council of Technician and Technologies (CCTT) jointly approved accreditation of this program in 2011. This joint accreditation is the first of its kind in Canada.
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).

CIPS Official Logo

TAC

The Software Engineering Technolog program has met the national educational standards of Canada’s engineering technology and applied science profession, as such, has received national program accreditation by Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC).

National Accredited Program logo

Please note: 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.

Areas of Employment

Banks
Government
Public institutions
Software companies
Small and medium businesses

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older)
Grade 12 English (C or U), or equivalent (minimum grade required), or take the Centennial English Admission Test (score of 170 or 171 is required for admission)
Grade 11 Mathematics (M or U) or Grade 12 Mathematics (C or U), or equivalent (minimum grade required), or take a Centennial College Engineering Math Skills Assessment for Admission

Additional Requirements

English language proficiency

Co-op Option

The co-op option in this program will provide you with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while you complete three co-op work terms as an employee in the field. This experience not only allows you to put classroom learning into practice, but will also provide valuable contacts for your future career.

To participate in this co-op option, you will need to complete an application process in the second semester. If academically qualified, you may be admitted to the co-op program. Academically qualified students who are accepted into the program will register for the co-op preparation course as scheduled.

Co-op Requirements

Minimum of 80% of courses completed from semester one and two combined
Completion of COMM-160/161 by the end of semester 2 with a C grade (60%) or higher
A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (this must be maintained for the duration of the program)
Students must be legally eligible to work in Canada
Students who meet the above prerequisites will submit their application for co-op to the Career Services & Cooperative Education Department in semester 2

Note: Meeting the minimum co-op program requirements does not guarantee admission into the co-op program.

Out of province and out of country co-op applicants – Co-op work terms are typically in Ontario, in and around the GTA. Additional requirements for co-op and the co-op job search may apply to out of Province and out of country applicants.

How to Apply

1. Apply Online

Domestic Students

If you are applying through the Better Jobs Ontario Program, please apply at the Employment Training Centre (Progress Campus). The Better Jobs Ontario Program is a funding initiative for those who have been laid-off and are in need of training. For more information go to Better Jobs Ontario Program.

If you have previously attended a full-time program at Centennial College, you may be eligible for a Program Transfer. Visit Enrolment Services at any Campus for information.

All other applicants must apply online at Ontariocolleges.ca. A non-refundable application fee of $125 must accompany applications. The fee is payable online, by telephone, online banking, by mail, or in-person to Ontariocolleges.ca. For more information go to Ontariocolleges.ca Application Fees.

International Students

Apply directly to Centennial College here.

2. Submit Documents

Domestic Applicants

Current Ontario high school students and graduates from Ontario high schools: Notify your guidance counsellor that you have applied to college and your school will forward transcripts to Centennial College via Ontariocolleges.ca.

Graduates of college/university, or high school outside Ontario but within Canada: You are responsible for requesting that your educational institute sends any required documents and transcripts to Ontariocolleges.ca.

Domestic applicants who attended school outside of Canada: If you are submitting transcripts to meet admission requirements, you must have the transcripts assessed by an independent credential assessment agency such as World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS). For more information go to Submitting your Transcripts.

International Applicants

Please refer to the International Education Application Guide.

3. Confirm Your Offer of Admission

Offers of Admission are sent by mail to eligible applicants. When you receive your offer, you must login to your account at Ontariocolleges.ca and confirm before the Deadline to Confirm noted in your offer letter.

You may confirm only one college and one program offer at a time.

You must confirm your offer by the Deadline to Confirm noted in your Offer of Admission letter or your seat may be given to another applicant.

When you confirm your Offer of Admission at Centennial College you are given access to your personal myCentennial account where you can check your email, grades, register for courses, pay tuition fees, and see your class timetable.

4. Pay Fees

Centennial fees statements are sent by email to your personal email account and to your myCentennial email account. Fees statements are not mailed.

You must make a minimum payment by the Fees Deadline noted in your Fees Statement or your seat may be given to another applicant.

5. Build Your Timetable (Register for Courses)

Build your timetable (web-register for courses) at my.centennialcollege.ca.

Fall registration begins mid-July
January registration begins mid-December
May registration begins mid-April

Your web-registration will not open if:

You have not submitted your minimum fee payment by the deadline
You received a Conditional Offer of Admission and you have not met the conditions of your offer.

Once you have paid your fees or have made appropriate arrangements, register for your courses online through myCentennial.

Tuition and Fees

Fees noted below are estimates only. Tuition is based on two semesters, beginning Fall 2024.

Student	Tuition (2 Semesters)	Ancillary Fees	Total
Canadian	$2,721.00	$582.47	$3,303.47
International	$17,722.00	$1,254.65	$18,976.65

Technology Requirements

This program is part of the BringIT initiative, which means students taking it will need to be able to consistently access and use a mobile computing device that meets or exceeds the program’s recommended hardware requirements.

Students with Accessibility Needs: If you require accommodations for a documented disability, please consider your adaptive technology needs when you select a device for your program. If you want to access disability services, you can make an appointment with the Centre for Accessible Learning and Counselling Services, by calling 416-289-5000 ext. 3850, or by email at calcs@centennialcollege.ca.

Want to know more? Check out Frequently Asked Questions for our BringIT Program.

Students from this program will need to have consistent access to the following:

Windows PC Laptop:
- 13 inch screen, FHD resolution;
- 16GB RAM;
- 512GB SSD HD;
- Intel core i7 (6 Gen or later) or equivalent;
- USB+HDMI Ports;
- Windows 10th Ed. OS, X-64 Bases Processor
Recommended:
- Built-in Ethernet Port Audio/Mic combo;
- A Solid State Drive (SSD);
- A laptop with a battery life of 3hrs or better;
- 15 inch Touch Screen

Please note: MacBooks and Chromebooks are NOT acceptable alternatives. Some subjects may require additional devices such as an external hard drive. In addition to the computer specifications listed above, internet access, a web-cam, microphone and speakers are needed.

Minimum Internet Requirement:

You will need regular access to a computer with an internet connection. High-speed broadband access (LAN, Cable or DSL) with minimum 50mbps download speed is highly recommended.

ClassAPPs 2.0

Students are invited to use Centennial College’s ClassAPPs 2.0, an all-in-one system that lets you use all of the digital tools you need to complete your college courses from the comfort of your own home, at any time, instead of finding the time to head for a computer lab. Any student can use the ClassAPPs 2.0 system with any modern, HTML5 enabled web browser, like Chrome, Edge or Firefox. Just log in to the service with the same ID and password you use to get into a College PC, and you instantly gain access to cloud-based software, and other learning resources.

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.

Identify, analyze, design, develop, implement, verify and document the requirements for a computing environment.
Diagnose, troubleshoot, document and monitor technical problems using appropriate methodologies and tools.
Analyze, design, implement and maintain secure computing environments.
Analyze, develop and maintain robust computing system solutions through validation testing and industry best practices.
Communicate and collaborate with team members and stakeholders to ensure effective working relationships.
Select and apply strategies for personal and professional development to enhance work performance.
Apply project management principles and tools when responding to requirements and monitoring projects within a computing environment.
Adhere to ethical, social media, legal, regulatory and economic requirements and/or principles in the development and management of the computing solutions and systems.
Investigate emerging trends to respond to technical challenges.
Analyze and define the specifications of a software system based on requirements engineering processes and techniques.
Design, develop, integrate, document, implement, maintain and test software systems based on software engineering methodologies, modern programming paradigms and frameworks.
Analyze, evaluate and apply software engineering design techniques, data structures, algorithms, and patterns to the implementation of a software system.
Design, model, implement, optimize and maintain a database and apply data mining concepts and tools for decision making.
Develop, maintain and deploy software systems to resolve networking issues.
Build automated software solutions through the analysis, evaluation, and integration of intelligent systems into various applications.
Design and implement appropriate testing, verification and evaluation procedures to assess software quality and improve software performance.
Create innovative and entrepreneurial concepts that lead to the development of new software products and/or the enhancement of existing ones.

Advising

https://www.centennialcollege.ca/student-life/student-services/centennial-advising-and-pathways-services/

Software Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op) (Online)

How To Apply

Computer Systems Technician - Networking (Fast-Track)

Mobile Applications Development (Online)