Software Engineering Co-op
As the global demand for software skills continues to grow and evolve, this new stand-alone degree program – one of only two Software Engineering programs at Ontario universities to be offered through a Computer Science department – features extensive paid co-op opportunities, providing you with a streamlined pathway to the workforce, and equipping you with the relevant interpersonal and technical skills to succeed.
The program differs from a traditional Bachelor of Engineering credential as it looks at the subject area through a cross-departmental lens. As a result, when you enter the workforce upon graduation, you will be well-trained in specialized Software Engineering skills and knowledge, as well as educated in complementary disciplines, like Computer Science and Information Systems.
Here you will study a range of subjects , including object-oriented programming, algorithms and data structures, systems software, cross platform applications, software architecture and design, software quality, web development, and computer security.
This five-year co-op program offers a strong foundation of theoretical knowledge and emphasizes teamwork and professional development both in and out of the classroom.
Study in a specialization that not only trains you on what it takes to succeed as a software engineer, but also what it takes to be a leader in the workplace.
Trent's paid co-op is an opportunity for you to gain work-integrated experiential learning that will help you get a head start on your career. The Software Engineering co-op assists graduating students in achieving a competitive edge while generating experience within a wide range of sectors.
Specifically, paid co-op gives you a chance to obtain 12 months of practical experience on the job, develop or enhance technical skills, explore career options, network with a variety of individuals and organizations, learn from mentors, enhance communication and presentation skills, and develop technical writing skills.
Traditionally there are three co-op work terms of paid employment, each four months long, 35 hours/week, giving students the opportunity to manage well-defined special projects at an organization. With the Software Engineering co-op, students are encouraged to combine two work terms back-to-back creating an eight-month opportunity with one employer.
- Benefit from a 12 month paid co-op work term giving you the opportunity to apply your skills in real-world scenarios, while gaining paid career experience and networking with valuable industry contacts, and having the chance to learn and grow with a team on a longer-term scale than many other co-op programs
- Develop programming and interpersonal skills as you gain hands-on, real-world experience in the third-year internship course or the fourth-year project course
- Specialize from day one in targeted areas that interest you and build a strong knowledge base of the building blocks of software engineering, together with technical expertise in software design, testing, and quality, and project development and management
- Join the Computer Science Society for opportunities to network with major tech hubs and compete at national Hackathon events
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Requirements
If you are coming straight from high school in Ontario or are a recent grad, the general admission requirements are:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program specific prerequisites
- A minimum 70% overall final average
- ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
Program specific requirements:
- A minimum 80% overall final average
- ENG4U, MHF4U and one of MCV4U or MDM4U
Program requirements for admittance into co-op:
- A minimum 80% overall final average
- ENG4U, MHF4U and one of MCV4U or MDM4U
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Students from across Canada can use their grades from their home province to apply to Trent.
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International students from outside Canada can apply based on the curriculum of their home country.
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Mature students can apply to Trent based on previous education and professional or volunteer experience.
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With many transfer agreements and flexible pathway options, Trent University makes it easy for students to make the most of the credits you have already earned.
Whether you're graduating from an Ontario high school, looking to study in Canada, or training for a second career, Trent has clear pathways for students to apply and be admitted to study at either of our campuses.
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