Centennial College's three-year Software Engineering Technology program will grant qualified college or university graduates with a software background direct admission into Year 2 (Semester 3) so they may receive their advanced diploma in two years (four semesters).
Software is taking the planet by storm and Centennial College's Software Engineering Technology (Fast-Track) program provides a comprehensive two-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 (Fast Track) 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.
Program Highlights
- Courses in this Software Engineering Technology (Fast-Track) program make use of leading technology geared to industry standards.
- Project-based learning is a key program component.
- Knowledgeable and approachable faculty members have diverse business experience and academic credentials.
- The program also offers a co-op option (program #3439). Students who choose this option partake in a paid co-op experience, and gain practical experience and network.
- 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
- Web application developer
- Mobile application developer
- Software tester
- Computer programmer
- Systems analyst
- Business analyst
- Database administrator
- Applications or software support
Education Pathways
Qualified Software Engineering Technology (Fast-track) advanced diploma graduates may be eligible to participate in pathway programs with partnering institutions.