Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op) Conestoga College

Software Engineering Technology program highlights:

· Optional sixteen-month co-op (apply after Year 1)

· Broad base of languages and technologies, including web development, databases, and cyber security

· Optional game development stream

· Flexible third year to enhance your skills

· Focused, hands-on approach

· One of the strongest programs of its type in Ontario

Software Engineering Technology at Conestoga extends beyond programming to prepare you for a successful career. Course areas include software quality, project management, computer security and business intelligence. The optional co-op stream includes four consecutive four-month co-op work terms.

Program Outcomes

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.

Graduate Opportunities

This program provides the knowledge and skills to function proficiently as a software developer.

Graduates will have acquired the ability and flexibility to join a large variety of software, technical, or system development teams at an intermediate level position.