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

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

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 PROGRAMNAME 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

Start in Location Availability
May 2025 Newnham  Open
Sept. 2025 Newnham  Open
Jan. 2026 Newnham  Open

Please note that availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.

Start in Location Availability
May 2025 Newnham  Open
Sept. 2025 Newnham  Open
Jan. 2026 Newnham  Open

Please note that availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.

This program meets Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility requirements.

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

What Our Graduates Say

Brian Lew

Brian Lew

Graduate, Computer Engineering Technology

"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."

Read Brian's success story

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