Embedded Systems Development

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.