Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Computer Engineering Technology
Start Dates:
September 2021
With the six-semester Computer Engineering Technology program, you can expand your repertoire of skills and knowledge to open up interesting and rewarding career opportunities.
Important program information for the 2020/2021 academic year
The chart below indicates the status of delivery for this program in upcoming academic terms. Please note that program delivery is subject to change based on government and public health requirements and the college's admissions policies.
Program Highlights
Beyond the technician level training, computer engineering technologists add analysis, design, project management and enhanced applied technology skills. You'll apply this knowledge to the analysis and design of complex computer systems and networks. You will also develop more self-sufficiency and better critical thinking skills.
You'll have open access beyond classroom time to our lab facilities - time to explore and learn, hands-on. Your ability to work effectively as a member of a technical team will also be further developed through course studies and a full-semester team-based project.
- Course work includes preparation for industry certification exams such as A+ and Cisco Networking.
- This program has recently received National Accreditation with the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board. Graduates are recognized by the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) as meeting all the academic requirements for certification in the Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) category.
Configure Your Future
When you graduate from this program, you can also choose to pursue a Computing degree. Graduate and valedictorian Richard Branch states that "Overall, the program was intense but it was well-structured and very enjoyable. It was a challenge, but a very fun challenge." Richard is now pursuing his Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing Systems at Trent University. Through the Fleming/Trent transfer agreement, he earned significant credit for his Fleming courses.
Why Choose Fleming
Through our relationships with partners and industry leaders, we're able to assist our grads to obtain satisfying careers in the field upon graduation.
Work Experience: Applied Projects at Fleming
In your final semester you will work on an intensive team project. Each member of the team will contribute specialized knowledge learned in his or her program of study to solve a real-world technological problem posed by a sponsoring business or organization. This project will enhance problem-solving skills, applied industry knowledge, and the ability to work as part of an engineering/development team. You'll also learn critical workplace skills such as time management, how to map a critical path, and presentation skills. Since you may be working on sophisticated developmental or research based work, sponsors will often use the project as a testing ground and recruitment opportunity.
Is this You?
This program and career require:
- curiosity about how computers work
- ability to explain computing issues to others
- self-motivation
- ability to be a team player
- excellent listening skills
- enjoy working with people
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program have found positions as members of research and development teams composed of engineers, technologists, and technicians. In addition, many have found positions as field service or customer representatives for equipment suppliers. Because of their more comprehensive education, graduates often eventually assume administrative responsibilities within their organizations. Your broad-based, transferrable skills will be to your benefit. For example, Robert Half Technology, the leading resource on IT hiring and employment trends, reports in its recent Salary Guide that the long-range outlook for IT professionals is strong, and technology's hottest jobs include network systems and data communications analysts, network and computer systems administrators, and computer systems analysts. Sample job titles include:
- embedded software developer
- computer operations supervisor
- computer systems analyst
- server administrator
- network administrator
- LAN manager
Graduates are in very high demand, with starting salaries in the $35,000 to $40,000 range.
Additional Costs
Plan on $400 per year for books and supplies.
Minimum Admission Requirements
Students applying to Computer Engineering Technology must meet the following requirements:
- OSSD including Gr 12 C English and Gr 12 C Math
OSSD with majority of courses at College (C ) or Open (O) unless otherwise stated.
Grade 12 C courses will be accepted where Gr 11 C course requirements are listed.
Where College level courses are listed, U and M courses will be accepted.
Important Notice
New admission requirements effective September 2020.
Students applying to Computer Engineering Technology must meet the following requirements:
- OSSD including Gr 12 (C) English and Gr 12 (C) Math
Mature Students
If you are 19 years of age or older before classes start, and you do not possess an OSSD, you can write the Canadian Adult Achievement Test to assess your eligibility for admission. Additional testing or academic upgrading may be necessary to meet specific course requirements for this program.
Technology Requirements
PC / Windows
- Operating System:Windows 10 Professional
- Processor:Core i5 7th Gen (i7 10th Gen recommended) OR Ryzen5 Mobile 4000 series (Ryzen7 4000 series recommended)
- Memory:16GB minimum (32+ GB recommended)
- Hard Disk:1TB (SSD recommended)
Internet Connection: 40 Mbps Download and 10 Mbps Upload (minimum). Unlimited bandwith capacity.
Students are required to have their own computer, internet access, webcam and microphone.
Some required software applications are not available for MAC OS or Chromebook.
Computer must be virtual machine capable. No tablets or Chromebooks for lab work.
Tuition and Fees Detail
Tuition and ancillary fees are subject to change without notice. The fees presented below reflect Fall start programs only for the current academic year. For details about the fee differences for other program start dates please refer to the Tuition and Fees Details Chart below.
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Domestic Students
| Semester 1 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Supports | $33.92 |
| Alumni Fee | $15.20 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $14.75 |
| Career Services | $13.97 |
| Health Plan | $290.00 |
| Health and Counselling | $50.89 |
| Information Technology Fee | $103.85 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $25.00 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $0.00 |
| Program Supply Fee | $0.00 |
| Program Supply Fee | $0.00 |
| Program Supply Fee | $0.00 |
| Program Supply Fee | $249.00 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $12.02 |
| Student Administrative Council Clubs | $2.80 |
| Student Administrative Council Governance | $8.00 |
| Student Administrative Council Provincial Advocacy | $5.00 |
| Student Building Fee | $48.00 |
| Student Building Fund | $42.00 |
| Student Food Bank | $1.25 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $1,290.38 |
| Total | $2,216.03 |
| Semester 3 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Supports | $33.92 |
| Alumni Fee | $15.20 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $14.75 |
| Career Services | $13.97 |
| Health Plan | $290.00 |
| Health and Counselling | $50.89 |
| Information Technology Fee | $103.85 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $25.00 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $0.00 |
| Program Supply Fee | $578.00 |
| Program Supply Fee | $0.00 |
| Program Supply Fee | $0.00 |
| Program Supply Fee | $0.00 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $12.02 |
| Student Administrative Council Clubs | $2.80 |
| Student Administrative Council Governance | $8.00 |
| Student Administrative Council Provincial Advocacy | $5.00 |
| Student Building Fee | $48.00 |
| Student Building Fund | $42.00 |
| Student Food Bank | $1.25 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $1,290.38 |
| Total | $2,545.03 |
| Semester 4 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Supports | $33.92 |
| Alumni Fee | $15.20 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $69.95 |
| Career Services | $13.97 |
| Health Plan | $203.50 |
| Health and Counselling | $50.89 |
| Information Technology Fee | $103.85 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $255.50 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $91.09 |
| Program Supply Fee | $0.00 |
| Program Supply Fee | $422.00 |
| Program Supply Fee | $0.00 |
| Program Supply Fee | $0.00 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $12.02 |
| Student Administrative Council Clubs | $2.80 |
| Student Administrative Council Governance | $8.00 |
| Student Administrative Council Provincial Advocacy | $5.00 |
| Student Building Fee | $48.00 |
| Student Building Fund | $42.00 |
| Student Food Bank | $1.25 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $1,290.38 |
| Total | $2,679.32 |
| Semester 5 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Supports | $33.92 |
| Alumni Fee | $15.20 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $14.75 |
| Career Services | $13.97 |
| Health Plan | $290.00 |
| Health and Counselling | $50.89 |
| Information Technology Fee | $103.85 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $25.00 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $0.00 |
| Program Supply Fee | $0.00 |
| Program Supply Fee | $0.00 |
| Program Supply Fee | $497.00 |
| Program Supply Fee | $0.00 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $12.02 |
| Student Administrative Council Clubs | $2.80 |
| Student Administrative Council Governance | $8.00 |
| Student Administrative Council Provincial Advocacy | $5.00 |
| Student Building Fee | $48.00 |
| Student Building Fund | $42.00 |
| Student Food Bank | $1.25 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $1,290.38 |
| Total | $2,464.03 |
International Students
| Semester 1 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Supports | $33.92 |
| Alumni Fee | $15.20 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $14.75 |
| Career Services | $13.97 |
| Health and Counselling | $50.89 |
| Information Technology Fee | $103.85 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $25.00 |
| International Health Plan | $704.58 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $0.00 |
| Program Supply Fee | $0.00 |
| Program Supply Fee | $0.00 |
| Program Supply Fee | $0.00 |
| Program Supply Fee | $249.00 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $12.02 |
| Student Administrative Council Clubs | $2.80 |
| Student Administrative Council Governance | $8.00 |
| Student Administrative Council Provincial Advocacy | $5.00 |
| Student Building Fee | $48.00 |
| Student Building Fund | $42.00 |
| Student Food Bank | $1.25 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $6,910.50 |
| Total | $8,250.73 |
| Semester 3 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Supports | $33.92 |
| Alumni Fee | $15.20 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $14.75 |
| Career Services | $13.97 |
| Health and Counselling | $50.89 |
| Information Technology Fee | $103.85 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $25.00 |
| International Health Plan | $704.58 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $0.00 |
| Program Supply Fee | $578.00 |
| Program Supply Fee | $0.00 |
| Program Supply Fee | $0.00 |
| Program Supply Fee | $0.00 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $12.02 |
| Student Administrative Council Clubs | $2.80 |
| Student Administrative Council Governance | $8.00 |
| Student Administrative Council Provincial Advocacy | $5.00 |
| Student Building Fee | $48.00 |
| Student Building Fund | $42.00 |
| Student Food Bank | $1.25 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $6,910.50 |
| Total | $8,579.73 |
| Semester 4 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Supports | $33.92 |
| Alumni Fee | $15.20 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $69.95 |
| Career Services | $13.97 |
| Health and Counselling | $50.89 |
| Information Technology Fee | $103.85 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $255.50 |
| International Health Plan | $645.82 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $91.09 |
| Program Supply Fee | $0.00 |
| Program Supply Fee | $422.00 |
| Program Supply Fee | $0.00 |
| Program Supply Fee | $0.00 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $12.02 |
| Student Administrative Council Clubs | $2.80 |
| Student Administrative Council Governance | $8.00 |
| Student Administrative Council Provincial Advocacy | $5.00 |
| Student Building Fee | $48.00 |
| Student Building Fund | $42.00 |
| Student Food Bank | $1.25 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $6,910.50 |
| Total | $8,741.76 |
| Semester 5 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Supports | $33.92 |
| Alumni Fee | $15.20 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $14.75 |
| Career Services | $13.97 |
| Health and Counselling | $50.89 |
| Information Technology Fee | $103.85 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $25.00 |
| International Health Plan | $704.58 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $0.00 |
| Program Supply Fee | $0.00 |
| Program Supply Fee | $0.00 |
| Program Supply Fee | $497.00 |
| Program Supply Fee | $0.00 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $12.02 |
| Student Administrative Council Clubs | $2.80 |
| Student Administrative Council Governance | $8.00 |
| Student Administrative Council Provincial Advocacy | $5.00 |
| Student Building Fee | $48.00 |
| Student Building Fund | $42.00 |
| Student Food Bank | $1.25 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $6,910.50 |
| Total | $8,498.73 |
The fees above are for the current academic year for international students. Please note that the fees reflect the Health Plan and Integrated Transportation (Sutherland Programs only) charges for the fall entry point. These charges are applied up front and provide service coverage for a full year September to August. The charges for the winter and spring terms are as follows:
| Health Plan | Intergrated Transportation | Coverage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | $645.82 | $255.50 | January to August |
| Spring | $263.60 | $142.35 | May to August |
Transfer Agreements
You may be able to use credits obtained at Fleming College to continue your postsecondary education in pursuit of a degree. The articulation and credit transfer agreements with our partner institutions are summarized below.
Athabasca University
Requirement
- Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
- 60 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Requirement
- Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
- 30 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Requirement
- Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
- 30 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Requirement
- Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
- 30 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Humber College
Requirement
- Minimum 65% cumulative program average.
- Possess ENG4U (Grade 12 University English) or equivalent with a course grade of 65%.
- Possess a Grade 12 University Mathematics course or equivalent with a course grade of 60%.
Transfer Credit
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
Institute of Technology Sligo
Requirement
- Minimum 60% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 4th-year studies of a 4-year program.
- Refer to the articulation agreement for further details.
To apply please see the KOM Consultants website.
For more information
Institute of Technology Tralee
Requirement
- Minimum 60% cumulative program average.
- Before entry, the candidate must complete an Introduction to Relational Databases and SQL (Structured Query Language) programming course. Also, the candidate should complete a Linux and a refresher course.
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 4th-year studies of a 4-year program.
- Refer to the articulation agreement for further details.
To apply please see the KOM Consultants website.
For more information
Limerick Institute of Technology
Requirement
- Minimum 60% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 4th-year studies of a 4-year program.
- Refer to the articulation agreement for further details.
To apply please see the Limerick Institute of Technology's international website.
For more information
McMaster University
Requirement
- Minimum 75% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- 60 out of a 132 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Ontario Tech University
Requirement
- Minimum mid-70% cumulative program average.
- Completion of the Ontario Tech Commerce Bridge.
Transfer Credit
- 45 out of a 120 credit degree.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Requirement
- Minimum mid-70% cumulative program average.
- Completion of the Ontario Tech IT Bridge.
Transfer Credit
- 51 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Requirement
- Minimum mid-70% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- 18 credit diploma.
- Note: No transfer credits awarded.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Robert Gordon University
Requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative program Grade Point Average (GPA).
- Suitable reference from a Fleming College program faculty member.
- If the applicant's first language is not English, the applicant must provide satisfactory evidence that the English language requirement is satisfied.
- Eligible to obtain the requisite visa to enter the United Kingdom.
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 3rd-year studies of a 4-year program.
- Refer to the articulation agreement for further details.
To apply please see the KOM Consultants website.
For more information
Seneca College
Requirement
- Minimum 70% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 5th semester standing in an 8-semester program.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Sheridan College
Requirement
- Minimum 2.5 cumulative program Grade Point Average (GPA).
- Completion of the Sheridan College Information Systems Security Bridge.
Transfer Credit
- 81 out of a 163 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
Trent University
Requirement
- Minimum 75% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- 10 out of a 20 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Requirement
- Minimum 75% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- 10 out of a 20 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Requirement
- Minimum 75% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- 10 out of a 20 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Requirement
- Minimum 75% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- 10 out of a 20 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
York University
Requirement
- Minimum B cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- 60 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation agreement for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
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