Honours Bachelor of Digital Technology Solutions (Co-op)
| Study location | Canada, Ontario, Waterloo |
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| Type | Bachelor's Degree, College |
| Nominal duration | 4 years, plus 3 Co-op terms |
| Study language | English |
| Course code | 1655C |
| Tuition fee | CA$19,308 per year The fee is for the 2024–2025 academic year and includes tuition (CA$15,961), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates for two semesters and are subject to change. |
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| 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 qualify for admission, you must have a high school diploma and have completed the following mandatory courses (or their equivalents) with an overall minimum average of 65 percent:
- In addition, you must have completed four additional Grade 12 courses. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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| Language requirements | English If you are not from an English-speaking country, you must provide proof of your English language proficiency by submitting one of the following tests:
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Overview
As companies continue to increase their reliance on information technology (IT) services, there is a recognized need for leaders in information systems and technology to help organizations embrace the rapid innovation and increasing complexity of software and infrastructure.
This honours degree program in digital technology solutions is designed to meet that need for graduates to help design, develop, implement, and monitor IT solutions that effectively and continuously meet business requirements. In addition to developing the ability to apply IT competencies to design and produce creative IT solutions based on input from business analysis, this program provides you with options to specialize in either software or systems infrastructure solutions, allowing you to personalize your learning to your own interests. Your software or systems infrastructure specialization will allow you to bring a heightened skillset to your potential employer, providing higher value and enabling you to potentially start your career beyond entry-level positions. If you are looking to become a leader in the Information Technology industry through software or systems design and development and possess skills in interpersonal relationships, critical thinking, creative problem solving, and self-motivation, this program has been developed for you.
Twelve months of paid co-op opportunities have been strategically intertwined with academic terms to enhance job readiness. Academic terms will be delivered using a project-based learning environment, complemented with bring-your-own-device (BYOD) classroom technology at Conestoga’s recently renovated Waterloo campus. All academic terms will be facilitated by faculty who possess current industry knowledge to enhance student readiness and skills upon graduation.
Majors
At the end of year 2, students have the option of selecting a major in Development or Infrastructure.
Career opportunities
Graduates will look to fill the gap between the business and technology teams.
Upon graduation, you could expect to begin your career in areas such as infrastructure, software development, liaison and project management, systems analysis and solutions architecture, data centre administration and management, or systems infrastructure design and administration.