Tuition Fee
CAD 15,844
Per course
Start Date
2025-05-01
Medium of studying
Duration
24 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Diploma
Major
Software Development | Computer Engineering | Systems Design
Area of study
Information and Communication Technologies
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
CAD 15,844
Intakes
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-01-01 | - |
| 2025-05-01 | - |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
| 2026-01-01 | - |
| 2026-05-01 | - |
About Program
Program Overview
The Embedded Systems Development program at Conestoga College is a two-year graduate certificate program that provides students with a strong understanding of the embedded systems industry and hands-on skills in development for both hardware and software. The program integrates a hands-on, practical approach to strengthen theoretical knowledge and features applied projects and lab work to prepare graduates for a career in embedded systems development. Graduates can pursue careers in various sectors, including automotive, aerospace, industrial automation, medical devices, and consumer electronics.
Program Outline
Program: Embedded Systems Development (Optional Co-op)
Degree Overview:
Overview:
- Two-year (four-semester) graduate certificate program with an optional co-op stream.
- Aims to provide students with a strong understanding of the embedded systems industry and hands-on skills in development (design and implementation) for both hardware and software.
- Integrates a hands-on, practical approach to strengthen theoretical knowledge.
- Features applied projects and lab work to prepare graduates for a career in embedded systems development.
Objectives:
- Equip students with the knowledge and skills required to design, develop, and implement embedded systems.
- Provide students with hands-on experience in embedded systems development using industry-standard tools and technologies.
- Prepare students for a successful career in the embedded systems industry.
Description:
- Focuses on the development of embedded systems, which are small computers embedded within larger systems to perform specific tasks.
- Covers various aspects of embedded systems development, including hardware and software design, programming, debugging, and testing.
- Students gain experience working with different types of microcontrollers, sensors, actuators, and communication protocols.
Careers:
- Graduates of the program can pursue careers in various sectors, including automotive, aerospace, industrial automation, medical devices, and consumer electronics.
- Potential job titles include embedded systems engineer, software developer, hardware developer, firmware engineer, and test engineer.
- The co-op stream allows students to gain valuable work experience in the embedded systems industry.
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Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements:
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent,
with six Grade 12 U or M courses including:
- English (ENG4U or ENG4C)
- Mathematics (MDM4U, MCV4U, MHF4U, or MCR3U)
- Physics (SPH4U or SPH4C)
- Chemistry (SCH4U or SCH4C)
- Two additional courses from the following:
- Mathematics (MDM4U, MCV4U, MHF4U, MCR3U, MTH4U, or MHF4C)
- Physics (SPH4U, SPH4C, SBI4U, or SBI4C)
- Technology (TGJ4M, TGT4M, TGR4M, TJI4C, TGL4C, or TIS4M)
- Computer Science (ICS4U or ICS4C)
- Business (BAF4M or BOH4M)
- Any other Grade 12 U or M course
Mature Students:
- Applicants who do not meet the standard academic requirements may be considered for mature student status if they are 19 years of age or older as of the first day of classes and have been out of high school for at least one year. Mature students may be required to take a placement test or complete a college-level course in order to demonstrate their academic preparedness.
International Students:
- Secondary School Leaving Certificate: Completion of secondary school equivalent to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with a minimum overall average of 70% including the required courses listed above.
- English Language Proficiency: A minimum score of 6.0 on the IELTS Academic test, or a comparable score on another recognized English language proficiency test.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- IELTS Academic: Overall score of 6.0 with no band below 5.5.
- TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 80 with no score below 20.
- Cambridge English Advanced (CAE): Overall score of 176 with no skill below 169.
- PTE Academic: Overall score of 65 with no score below 54.
Note:
These are the minimum English language proficiency requirements. Some programs may have higher requirements.
Additional Notes:
- Applicants with a strong academic background in mathematics, science, and technology are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Preference will be given to applicants with a strong interest in embedded systems development, as demonstrated through their academic record and extracurricular activities.
- Applicants may be required to complete an interview as part of the admissions process. The admissions requirements may change for future intakes.
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