Conestoga’s Bachelor of Engineering - Electronic Systems Engineering (ESE) degree program has been reaccredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB), a committee of Engineers Canada. The reaccreditation is effective until June 2027, and was granted after a successful on-site visit during winter term by representatives of the CEAB.
The ESE degree program has been reaccredited until June 2027 and provides students with hands-on learning opportunities, producing career-ready graduates.
“Reaccreditation confirms that the ESE program meets the high educational standards of professional regulatory bodies, providing students with a degree that sets them on the path to becoming a professional engineer through licensing with Professional Engineers Ontario, with the option to pursue graduate level studies in engineering,” said program chair Rafik Guindi.
The three-day visit included meetings and interviews with students, program leadership, college leadership, and tours of the state-of-the-art facilities at the Cambridge - Fountain Street campus.
Guindi recognized faculty, employees and students for this achievement, which also involved preparing pre-visit materials.
“This reaccreditation is the result of the hard work and commitment of the many students, faculty and employees who come together on a daily basis to create an atmosphere where students can thrive and launch great engineering careers.”
The ESE degree trains students to fill the market need for qualified professional engineers who can integrate hardware, software, and embedded systems to develop engineering solutions for today’s knowledge-based economy. Graduates from the program are ready to start careers in an array of challenging and in-demand fields including software engineering, electronics engineering, computer engineering, product development, machine learning, artificial intelligence, aerospace, internet networking, cyber security, internet-of-things, robotics and the next generation of smart devices and technology.
Three co-op work terms are strategically positioned throughout the course of the four-year degree, allowing students to apply their classroom learning in practical settings, with work hours earned counting towards the requirements of professional engineering certification.
Students are also introduced to project-based learning, where engineering and project management principles are applied to real-world problems, building towards a capstone project that focuses on designing a solution to a specific societal problem that can be solved through engineering.
“The highly practical elements of the program, such as co-op work terms and project-based learning, definitely help the ESE program stand out to prospective students when comparing Conestoga to other engineering programs,” added Guindi.
“Paired with our state-of-the art facilities and small class sizes, which foster a collaborative learning environment and access to instructors and feedback, the program is designed with the student experience as the paramount consideration.”
Conestoga is the first and only Ontario college to offer fully accredited engineering degrees, offering four bachelor degrees with another program on the path towards accreditation in fall 2026.
“Our engineering degrees continue to be one of the focal points of our institutional excellence, as Conestoga offers the highest standard of undergraduate degree in engineering available, while producing career-ready graduates who address local labour market needs in one of North America’s fastest growing tech-based economies,” said Tony Thoma, executive dean, School of Engineering and Technology.
Conestoga’s School of Engineering & Technology offers a comprehensive suite of programs in areas including architecture, civil, construction, mechanical, energy systems and electronics. With a wide range of credentials, from one-year certificates, two-year and three-year advanced diplomas, to graduate certificates and degrees, and built-in pathways, the college has what’s needed for an industry-ready education.
Along with accredited engineering degrees, Conestoga offers more than 20 degree programs in various disciplines.