Computer Systems Technology - Software Development and Network Engineering (Optional Co-op)

Sheridan College - Trafalgar
Canada, Ontario, Oakville

Study location	Canada, Ontario, Oakville
Type	Advanced Diploma, College
Nominal duration	3 years, plus 3 Optional Co-op terms
Study language	English
Course code	PCSSC

Tuition fee	CA$18,501 per year The fee is for the 2024–2025 academic year and includes tuition (CA$16,530), 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). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy.

Tuition fee

CA$18,501 per year

The fee is for the 2024–2025 academic year and includes tuition (CA$16,530), 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).

Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy.

Entry qualification	High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents): Grade 12 English Grade 11 or 12 Mathematics The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Entry qualification

High School / Secondary Education (or higher)

To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents):

Grade 12 English
Grade 11 or 12 Mathematics

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

Language requirements	English If English is not your first language, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below: IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.0 (min Listening: 5.5, min Reading: 5.5, min Writing: 5.5, min Speaking: 5.5) TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 80 (min Reading: 20, min Listening: 20, min Speaking: 20, min Writing: 20) Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 105 (with no individual subscore lower than 85) Other accepted language tests or evaluation methods.

Language requirements

English

If English is not your first language, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:

IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.0 (min Listening: 5.5, min Reading: 5.5, min Writing: 5.5, min Speaking: 5.5)

TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 80 (min Reading: 20, min Listening: 20, min Speaking: 20, min Writing: 20)

Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 105 (with no individual subscore lower than 85)

Other accepted language tests or evaluation methods.

More information	academics.sheridancollege.ca/..engineering

Enter the job market with practical, marketable software development and network engineering skills.

A challenging curriculum

In Sheridan’s Computer Systems Technology – Software Development and Network Engineering program, you’ll gain experience with many platforms and environments. Using cutting-edge computer systems technologies (such as Android, iOS and Unity) and industry standards (such as Java, Oracle, C, C# and .NET), you’ll learn to create solutions to real-world problems.

Program highlights

Software development in Java, Java EE, C, C# and .NET.
Web technologies and web application development.
Database technologies and database administration.
Direct, hands-on instruction.
A capstone project in your final year where you’ll follow industry best practices to design and develop a real-world software solution from start to finish.

Co-op Option

Students in this program may apply to the co-op program during their second academic semester. Enrolment in the co-op program is limited through an additional Co-op application process that takes place at the end of the first year. Students in the co-op program are eligible to complete three co-op work terms prior to graduation.

You may be able to earn a high-paying co-op placement, and many students are hired by their co-op employers after graduation.

Industry-recognized students and graduates

Sheridan’s Computer Systems Technology – Software Development and Network Engineering program gives you the outstanding problem-solving and technological skills you need to excel in the workplace. Our students and alumni have also received industry recognition: One of our students was recently named Co-op Student of the Year by the Canadian Association for Co-operative Education, and one of our graduates won Microsoft Canada’s extremely competitive “Last Developer Standing” contest.

The Sheridan difference

Learn advanced concepts such as Android and iOS application development, security, game development, database administration and advanced web development.
Develop skills in creative thinking and entrepreneurial business development.
Complete a capstone project in Year 3 that consists of software development and/or network engineering work, either for a real-world business client or your own start-up idea.
Have the opportunity to earn a highly paid co-op placement that allows you to combine classroom instruction with workplace experience.
Be prepared for your co-op placement with a dedicated co-op preparation course.

Designed to help you succeed

As a graduate of this program, you’ll enter the job market with practical, highly marketable software development and network engineering skills, ready to work from day one.

Graduates of Sheridan’s Computer Systems Technology – Software Development and Network Engineering program have found employment in many industry sectors, including commercial, financial, scientific, information, cultural, manufacturing, and technical services.

Graduates may also decide to pursue further studies:

Bachelor’s degree at Sheridan: After completing your Computer Systems Technology advanced diploma, you can apply to Sheridan’s Honours Bachelor of Applied Information Sciences or Honours Bachelor of Applied Computer Science program, with a one-semester bridging program. See the “Degree Completion” tab on the respective program pages for details.

Transfer to university: Graduates of this program who meet the articulation requirements can also transfer into specific computer science programs at:

Brock University
McMaster University
Algoma University

Recent graduates of Sheridan’s Computer Systems Technology – Software Development and Network Engineering program have enjoyed high job-placement rates and above-average starting salaries.

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