A new four-year degree program at Conestoga is designed to meet the need for leaders in the information technology (IT) industry who are equipped to help organizations embrace the rapid innovation and increasing complexity of software and infrastructure.
Launching in fall 2025, the Bachelor of Digital Technology Solutions degree program is designed to meet the need for leaders in a dynamic IT industry.
Beginning in fall 2025, the Bachelor of Digital Technology Solutions program will be offered through the School of Applied Computer Science & Information Technology at the college’s Waterloo campus, strategically located within one of the fastest-growing tech sectors in North America.
The program is designed to meet the need for graduates who can help design, develop, implement, and monitor IT solutions that effectively and continuously meet business requirements.
Students will be able to focus their major on either software development or systems infrastructure, with both streams working together on projects throughout the program - a unique aspect that is based on real-life work environments.
“The Bachelor of Digital Technology Solutions is a forward-thinking program focusing on solutions architecture through core majors in infrastructure and development,” said Pejman Salehi, executive dean, School of Applied Computer Science & Information Technology.
“It fosters collaboration between students across these disciplines, preparing them for the teamwork and cross-functional dynamics essential in modern software development.”
The ability to specialize will also produce graduates with a strengthened and focused skillset, providing higher value to employers and the potential to start careers beyond entry-level positions.
Curriculum will be delivered using a project-based learning environment, complemented with bring-your-own-device (BYOD) classroom technology. Twelve months of paid co-op opportunities will be strategically intertwined with academic terms to enhance job readiness.
Applications for the program will open October 2024.
Conestoga’s School of Applied Computer Science & Information Technology offers a 21st-century education that prepares graduates for exciting careers in the innovative world of information and communications technology. Project-based and work-integrated learning enables students to solve real-world problems and engage in new technologies that empower a professional journey in a rapidly growing sector.
Conestoga now offers more than 270 programs focused on delivering instruction that is based in both theory and practice and developed in consultation with industry leaders to align with workforce demands. Spanning multiple schools of study, programs feature real-life learning experiences, including paid co-op work terms, and class sizes that support teamwork and vital student-faculty interaction.