Bachelor of Engineering - Software Engineering (Co-op)

Program Description

Although a relatively young discipline, Software Engineering is a rapidly growing profession thanks to modern technology. As a Software Engineering student you learn to design, develop, implement, test and maintain software, as well as the principles governing hardware. 

You will have broad exposure to the following topics:

Mathematics

Natural Sciences

Engineering Sciences

Engineering Design

Ethics

Environmental Issues

In your final year, you will work as part of a team to complete a capstone project involving the design, production and delivery of a software program. By the time you graduate you will possess a clear understanding of the marketplace and specialized skills in: 

Programming

Databases

Software Design and Testing

Quality Assurance

Data Mining

Signal and Image Processes

Operating Systems

Computer Hardware 

Our graduates are always in demand and apply their knowledge in a broad range of sectors including healthcare, finance, telecommunications and social networking.

Our Faculty of Engineering offers a unique four-year Bachelor of Engineering degree in Software Engineering, accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB), with an optional co-operative education component.

Admission Requirements

Minimum Level of Education Required: Grade 12 / High School

Min GPA: 70.0% Convert grades

English Proficiency Requirements:

For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:

Min TOEFL iBT: 80 (Min Reading: 19.0, Min Writing: 19.0, Min Listening: 19.0, Min Speaking: 19.0)

Min IELTS overall: 6.5 (Min Reading: 6.0, Min Writing: 6.0, Min Listening: 6.0, Min Speaking: 6.0)

Min Duolingo English Test Score: 110

NOTE: Applicants interested in applying for direct admission, but are yet to complete an acceptable language test, can do so, but must provide valid results before receiving a final offer letter.

For conditional admission, instead of submitting language proficiency test scores, applicant may complete English courses prior to the academic program. The length of the English course is determined based on the applicant's level of English proficiency.

• September 2021 Available