Software Engineering Technician (Fast-Track)

Centennial College - Progress
Canada, Ontario, Toronto

Study location	Canada, Ontario, Toronto
Type	Diploma, College
Nominal duration	1 year/ 2 semesters
Study language	English
Course code	3428

Tuition fee	CA$19,395 per year The fee is for the 2024–2025 academic year and includes tuition (CA$17,722), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change.
Registration fee	CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300).
Accommodation fee	CA$1,800 per month The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month. Including the cost of food, rent, transportation and other living expenses (varies depending on your living preferences). Estimated living expenses are to be used as a guide only and are subject to change.

Tuition fee

CA$19,395 per year

The fee is for the 2024–2025 academic year and includes tuition (CA$17,722), health insurance and ancillary charges.

The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change.

Registration fee

CA$400 one-time

The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300).

Accommodation fee

CA$1,800 per month

The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month.

Including the cost of food, rent, transportation and other living expenses (varies depending on your living preferences).
Estimated living expenses are to be used as a guide only and are subject to change.

Entry qualification	Undergraduate Diploma (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess: A college diploma or university degree in computer science, information technology, software engineering or a related discipline (Transcript and resume review). Note: Applicants with a combination of partial degree or diploma and relevant work experience will be considered. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Entry qualification

Undergraduate Diploma (or higher)

To be eligible for admission, you must possess:

A college diploma or university degree in computer science, information technology, software engineering or a related discipline (Transcript and resume review).

Note: Applicants with a combination of partial degree or diploma and relevant work experience will be considered.

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Language requirements	English If you did not complete two or more consecutive full years at a recognized secondary or post-secondary education institution in a school where English is the primary language of instruction and communication, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below: IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.5 (min Listening: 6.0, min Reading: 6.0, min Writing: 6.0, min Speaking: 6.0) TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 84 (min Reading: 21, min Listening: 21, min Speaking: 21, min Writing: 21) Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 125 Other accepted language tests

Language requirements

English

If you did not complete two or more consecutive full years at a recognized secondary or post-secondary education institution in a school where English is the primary language of instruction and communication, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:

IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.5 (min Listening: 6.0, min Reading: 6.0, min Writing: 6.0, min Speaking: 6.0)

TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 84 (min Reading: 21, min Listening: 21, min Speaking: 21, min Writing: 21)

Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 125

Other accepted language tests

More information	centennialcollege.ca/..chnician-fast-track

This pathway’s direct admission into Year 2 (Semester 3) of the two-year program to gain a diploma in one year (two semesters) is for qualified college or university graduates.

You’ll learn to design, develop and maintain software applications, human-computer interfaces and enterprise information systems. Through a combination of theory and hands-on learning, you’ll become familiar with software engineering methodologies, programming languages, design and algorithm concepts, data management tools and networking fundamentals. The coursework will emphasize object-oriented software design methodologies, user-oriented interface design, C#, Java, Oracle, MS-SQL Server, Microsoft’s ASP.NET Core, and software testing and QA. You’ll also complete a software development project that will require you to build software.

Note: To support your learning, this program requires you to have access to a mobile computing device that meets minimum hardware requirements. Please visit the program page on our website for details.