Frequently Asked Questions

Whether you are currently in high school, have completed some university/college study, or are looking to switch professions, you can find your fit in our Digital Technologies program.
We and our partner employers appreciate that students in this program have a range of experiences and academic backgrounds, and we’re looking forward to that exciting opportunity.

The program operates fully (i.e., 3 terms) over a calendar year and takes four years to complete.

The employer partners engaged in this program belong to a variety of sectors including technology, finance and consulting. Current working professionals have an opportunity to bring their own employers on board if a suitable position can be created by the employer for this program. Students will be able to apply for vacancies with our employer partners whose names will be available in 2026.
 
The industry partners involved in designing the program include companies like Ceridian, CGI, Cinchy Inc., Cisco Canada, Connected (Connected.io, Now part of Thoughtworks), EY Canada, General Motors of Canada Company, IBM Canada, mimik Technology Inc., RBC, Saa Dene Group, Shopify Inc., TELUS Health, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat and TribalScale Inc.

Developed with leading national employers, the Digital Technologies degree program is designed to equip grads with the skills needed for a successful career in the digital and technology sectors. Graduates of this program will pursue positions, including software developer, application developer, cyber security analyst, information management specialist, data scientist, systems designer etc.

Getting into the Digital Technologies degree program will be a co-selection process. You’ll need to apply and be admitted to the Lassonde School of Engineering for the academic component. You would also need to apply to and get an offer of employment from one of our partner employers for the work-integrated learning.

Applications for the Fall 2027 intake will open soon.
Applications to the Digital Technologies (BASc) program at the Lassonde School of Engineering are submitted through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC). The program code is YTA.
The application deadline for Ontario high school students is January 15, 2027. For out-of-province high school students, international students, university/college transfer students and mature students, the deadline is March 24, 2027. Applications may continue to be accepted and assessed after these dates until the program is full.
Employment opportunities with our partner employers will begin to be posted in early 2027. Available positions will be posted to the Digital Technologies Job Board, and you’ll be able to apply for opportunities that match your interests. Employers will interview selected candidates and make employment offers directly.
Admission to Digital Technologies requires both meeting the academic admission requirements and receiving an offer of employment from one of our partner employers.

Employment and classes for the Fall 2027 intake begin in September 2027.

To Lassonde School – When reviewing your application to BASc Digital Tech, the Lassonde School of Engineering will look at your previous studies to determine your admissibility, specifically your completed math studies to ensure that you meet the academic requirements. For Ontario high school students, the prerequisite requirements include:
• 12U English
• 12U Advanced Functions
• One other 12U Math course is recommended but not required
With a minimum Advanced Functions grade of 75%
For transfer and mature students, equivalent prerequisites apply. If you’re unsure about the equivalency or recency, please connect with us.
To Employer Partners – Your job application(s) to our partners employers will be reviewed by the various companies. You’ll learn more about their hiring process and criteria as you’re applying to for job openings.

No – the program is very intentionally designed with employers with work and learning experiences intentionally aligned. There may be some transfer credits offered for general education courses but this will not shorten the length of the time to completion.

Our target is to admit up to 40 students for this intake, and will be based on the number of employment opportunities available with our partners. If you are interested in the program I would encourage you to apply as with any new program demand typically increases over time – getting in the first-year is often a great opportunity to get ahead of demand!

The domestic tuition fees for this program is approximately $9,800 per academic year with a full course load.

Salaries will be comparable to entry-level tech positions. All positions are full-time with paid competitive salaries and benefits for the tech industry and will vary by employer and position.

Employers are not required to cover partial or full tuition costs, however, some employers might choose to offer some support.

Just like students in traditional degree programs, learners in the Integrated Program earn 30 credits every year during their four years of study. How they achieve them, however, is through a mix of both classroom and workplace learning. You can learn more about the curriculum and see the list of courses on the Curriculum Insights page.

The program combines full-time employment with online learning and scheduled periods of in-person learning at Markham Campus.
Students begin the academic year with in-person learning to support orientation and get started with their courses. Throughout the year, students then return to campus for scheduled block weeks of intensive in-person learning. Students are released from their employment during these block weeks so they can focus on their studies.

Between block weeks, students continue their coursework through asynchronous online learning and receive regular release time from their employer to participate in academic activities.

Yes – as a BASc degree you will be able to apply for grad programs.

Please encourage your employer to visit our employer page for more information and to get in touch with us to discuss how we can help.

Employer partners will be based in various locations. The travel time or flexibility in work arrangements will be specific to your role and vary for each student, depending on the requirements created by individual employers. This is also something that you can negotiate with an employer when you are offered the job or throughout the interview process.