Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Electronics and Embedded Systems Development (ESD3)

The Electronics and Embedded Systems Development graduate certificate program builds on the theoretical knowledge gained from studies in electrical engineering developing students in the skillset of IoT, Industry 4.0 and prototyping fields. The program focuses on embedded systems design, data communications, and Human Machine Interfacing (HMI) as well as the development and testing of rapid prototypes for innovative solutions.Topics such as project planning and breakdown, development of software for embedded system hardware, circuit design, wired and wireless networking, data communications, HMI development, test design, and reporting culminate with a practical work-integrated learning project that provides students with the opportunity to create, test, and demonstrate functional prototypes using engineering practices and solutions for technical industry careers.Employers include traditional electronic engineering companies and employers focusing on Industry 4.0 solutions and the development of IoT innovations. Graduates can expect to be employed in the following areas: electronics engineer, firmware developer, embedded systems developer, embedded hardware developerdesigner, embedded software developerdesigner, embedded solution tester, and quality control professional.Graduates of Fanshawe’s Electronics and Embedded Systems Development program will be positioned to pursue careers with employers from traditional electronic engineering companies to those focusing on Industry 4.0 solutions and the development of IoT innovations. Graduates can expect to be employed in the following areas:electronics engineer
firmware developer
embedded systems developer
embedded hardware developerdesigner
embedded software developerdesigner
embedded solution tester
quality control professional

A Three Year College Diploma or a Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
OR
Successful completion of Second or Third Year of Electrical, Electronic Engineering, or Computer Engineering at a Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board approved Canadian University or equivalent international credentials
OR
Other relevant disciplines may also be considered, such as software engineering, computer science and others that offer a significant degree of electronics and software development in their curriculum.

English Language Requirements:

• TOEFL: 88 internet-based test
• IELTS Academic: Overall score of 6.5 with no score less than 6.0 in any of the four bands
• CAEL: Overall score of 70 with no score less than 60 in any of the four bands
• PTE Academic: Minimum score of 59
• Cambridge English Test (FCE/CAE/CPE): with an overall score on the Cambridge English Scale of 176 with no language skill less than 169