Overview

Software Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op) is offered at Conestoga College . As one of the strongest programmes of its type in Ontario, its focused, hands-on approach will let you learn a broad base of languages and technologies, including web development, databases, business intelligence, and cybersecurity. The optional sixteen-month co-op (apply after Year 1) provides valuable work experience. The flexible third year provides you with the ability to select programme options to enhance your skills.

Software Engineering Technology at Conestoga takes you well beyond learning to code - it prepares you for a successful career in software development.

Careers

This programme 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.
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.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the list of eligible fields of study for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). For Conestoga's latest list of PGWP-aligned programmes, please visit the college website.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Software Engineering

Operating System

User Interface

Systems Analysis and Design

Object-oriented Programming

Data Structures

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

90 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Waterloo, Canada

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology Software Engineering View 158 other Bachelors in General Engineering & Technology in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or 19 years of age or older with mature student status (See Mature Student definition for details.)

Grade 12 compulsory English, C or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Communications (COMM1250)

Grade 12 Mathematics, C or U (MCT4C or MHF4U or MCV4U or MDM4U), or equivalent, or Conestoga College Preparatory Mathematics for Technology & Apprenticeship (MATH1385)

English Proficiency
Applicants with MAP4C will not be considered for admission to this program. They may be considered after writing the Conestoga College Math Pre-Admissions test. Minimum grade cut-offs apply

Minimum grade required for:

MCT4C 60%

MHF4U, MCV4U 50%

MDM4U 70%

MATH1385 60%

Technological requirements

All students entering this program must:
have a laptop computer that meets minimum specified requirements
Discrete graphics card optional in years 1 and 2.
Discrete graphics card required for SENG3040 in year 3.
This program has established that a Windows-based PC is required. Mac or Apple products are not suitable for this program.

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Tuition Fees

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13750 CAD / year

≈ 13750 CAD / year
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2696 CAD / year

≈ 2696 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ancillary Fees:

Canadian: $1331.00

International: $2611.00

Living costs

Waterloo

Canada

810 - 1447 CAD / month

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