Niagara College Canada

Computer Engineering
Technology (Co-op)

Program Code (0716)
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Three Year
Welland Campus
Start date: September or January

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Career Opportunities

The computer industry has one of the highest potentials for employment growth in today’s economy. Likewise, Computer Engineering Technology has one of the highest graduate placement rates of any program at the college.

Graduates pursue careers involving:

• Computer network design, installation and support including Local Area Networks and Internet integration
• Construction of digital and computer-based products
• Electronic design including microcontroller-based designs
• Program development

Why Choose Niagara

• Employment opportunities abound in Niagara, Toronto, Ottawa and beyond
• Students complete 12 months of paid co-op experience
• Students gain both hardware and software expertise
• A systems design approach considers solutions from an overall perspective
• Graduates are adaptable to various industry settings
• Graduates with experience may apply for certification to the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists

Testimonials and Profiles

Today’s computer industry is one of the most rapidly expanding in all of technology. Juanita Heidebrecht completed a final term project in which a Furby™ was controlled by a PC. The toy was retrofitted with a high-speed RISC micro-controller, allowing Juanita to direct its motion.

Admission Requirements

Minimum Admission Requirements for 2009-10 (OSS):

Minimum Admission Requirements for 2010-11 (OSS):

Recommended Courses and/or Recommended Skills (Not Required for Admission):

• Physics–Grade 11 (U) or Grade 12 (C) or (U).
• Computer Engineering–Grade 11 or Grade 12 (M).
• Computer and Information Science–Grade 11 or Grade 12 (M).

Selection & Ranking Process:

• For competitive programs (the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number of available places), selection will be based on the most senior level final grade available at the time of ranking. Mid-term grades are not used for ranking purposes.
• Testing or other supplemental evaluation may be required.

Note:

• Secondary School grades from co-op courses and half credit courses are not considered.

Degree Opportunities

Niagara College has articulated agreements providing students with degree completion and credit transfer opportunities with many other colleges and universities.

• View Degree Opportunities by Institution
• View Degree Opportunities by Subject

For a complete listing of articulation agreements, please consult the Niagara College Transfer Guide.

For Further Information

Contact Information

Email: registrar@niagaracollege.ca
Niagara College Admissions Office: 905-735-2211, ext 7619

Apply now for this program online at www.OntarioColleges.ca

Information Last Modified:
Thu, November 20, 2008 at 02:03:51 PM ET

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