Campus
Duration
6 Semesters (3 Years)
Credential Awarded
Ontario College Advanced Diploma

Program and course delivery

This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements. For courses offered in the flexible delivery format, professors use innovative learning spaces and technology to teach students in a classroom or lab and broadcast in real time to students attending remotely. In flexible courses, students have the choice of coming on campus or learning online.

About the Program

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.

Common First Semester

Four programs within the School of Electronics & Mechanical Engineering Technology have a common first semester, which allows you to transfer easily between programs before your second semester. The other programs are: Electronics Engineering TechnicianElectronics Engineering Technology and Electromechanical Engineering Technology - Automation.

Computer Requirements

  • operating system: Windows 10 or 11, 64 bit
  • processor: 3.3 GHz (or faster)
  • memory: 16 GB (or larger)
  • solid-state drive: 128 GB (or larger)
  • second display screen (recommended)

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

Work Experience

Optional Co-op

Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional co-op work term(s) in a formal work environment. In most cases the work term(s) is a full-time paid position completed between two academic semesters. In programs with limited co-op opportunities, additional academic requirements and a passing grade on a communication assessment may be required for eligibility. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the optional co-op stream regardless of success in securing a work position.

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

  • Google
  • 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

Success Story

Brian Lew

"My experience at Seneca was unforgettable and phenomenal. The smaller class sizes allowed for meaningful interactions and the professors were encouraging and engaging, which helped enhance my learning experience."

Brian Lew
Graduate, Computer Engineering Technology

Read Brian's success story