Program Overview

Computer Engineering Technology (ECT)

Co-op Option (ECTC)

Program Overview

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
etworking.

Program Details

• Campus: Newnham
• Delivery: Hybrid
• Duration: 6 Semesters (3 Years)
• Credential: Ontario College Advanced Diploma
• School: School of Information Technology Administration & Security

About the Program

The curriculum is meticulously designed with strong affiliations with industry giants, 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.

Common First Semester

The following four programs have a common first semester, which allows you to transfer easily between programs before your second semester: Electronics Engineering Technician, Electronics Engineering Technology, Computer 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

This program offers the option to complete a co-op work term, providing valuable hands-on experience in your field of study. Students interested in completing a co-op work term should apply to the Computer Engineering Technology (Co-op) (ECTC) program.

Students who select the co-op stream will have the opportunity to participate in a co-op term(s) if eligibility requirements are maintained. Students will have the flexibility to transfer to the non-co-op stream at any time. The co-op term(s) is typically a full-time paid position completed between two academic semesters. The co-op search is student-driven, and participation in the co-op stream does not guarantee that a work position will be secured. However, students will receive guidance and support through in-class career workshops and one-on-one coaching to help prepare for the co-op term.

Program Availability

• Canadian Applicants
• International Applicants

Availability is subject to change, and a seat is not guaranteed.

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.

In courses delivered in the flexible format, using interactive learning spaces, professors teach in person to students in a physical classroom or lab and stream to students online at the same time. Students have a choice of coming to campus for an in-person experience or learning online.

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

The Seneca Polytechnic Difference

This is where university meets college. Where theory meets practice. Where ambition meets flexibility.

Degree Pathways

Every Seneca diploma has a degree pathway. You have the opportunity to continue your studies and complete a degree at Seneca or a partner institution.

Experiential Learning

Graduate career-ready and world-ready. This program has an optional co-op to help you hone essential skills for the workplace.

Career Support

Seneca Works offers students and graduates lifelong access to an exclusive job board, career coaching, networking, and more.

The Service Hub

The Service Hub is your one-stop source of information about everything from registering and paying fees to student services and life on campus.

What Our Graduates Say

"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

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