School: Seneca College
Program:Honours Bachelor of Technology - Software Development
Program | Honours Bachelor of Technology - Software Development | Faculty | Information & Communications Technology |
Credential | Bachelor | Duration | 4 Years |
Starting Month | Fall, Winter | Co-op opportunities | Yes |
Program Description:
The Honours Bachelor of Technology - Software Development educates you as a software developer, but it also trains you to be a well-rounded professional with both the technical and non-technical skills critical to success in the business environment.
The curriculum includes an extensive exploration of software languages, operating systems, web applications, multimedia interfaces, information security, databases, system analysis and design principles. You also learn communication skills and sharpen your business acumen to help you succeed in today's complex workplaces.
As a student in the BSD program, you'll learn conceptual theories and apply them against practical goals. Particular areas of study include:
· programming algorithms and software languages
· operating system architectures
· web application design and deployment
· networking and information security
· database design and development
· system methodologies and project management
· techniques for effective communication and teamwork
· business principles and management practices
· research and problem-solving methods
Advantages:
· Paid co-op opportunities with key players in the IT industry.
· Practical experience with leading edge industry technology in state-of-the-art computer labs.
· Innovative learning modes: interactive lectures, collaborative teamwork, panel discussions, e-learning, research projects and more.
· Opportunities to pursue graduate studies.
· Portable skills for global careers.
Admission Requirements:
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including six Grade 12 (U) or (M) courses with a minimum overall average of 65%, or a mature applicant (21 years or older). Mature applicants should disclose all previous postsecondary transcripts which may be used for admission decisions.
Required courses - minimum final grade of 65% in each:
· English: Grade 12 ENG 4 (U)
· Mathematics: any Grade 12 (U)
Applicants must meet Seneca English Proficiency requirements for degree programs.
Tuition Fees:
Campus | Seneca@York | ||||||
Tuition | 8,702.50 | ||||||
Alumni Fee | 7.25 | ||||||
Convocation Fee* | 50.00 | ||||||
Health Insurance** | 783.97 | ||||||
Health and Wellness Fee | 5.00 | ||||||
Seneca Student Federation Fee | 56.50 | ||||||
Student Athletic Fee | 40.70 | ||||||
Student Bursary Levy | 3.00 | ||||||
Student Life Fee | 5.00 | ||||||
Student Sport Build Fee | 25.00 | ||||||
Student Support Fee | 30.00 | ||||||
Technology Fee | 120.00 | ||||||
Total Fees Due (first semester in academic year) | $9,828.92 | ||||||
Book & Supply Costs | |||||||
Semester | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
Total per Semester | 725.00 | 725.00 | 850.00 | 725.00 | 725.00 | ||
Career:
The Honours Bachelor of Technology - Software Development (BSD) program prepares graduates for careers such as business systems analysts, business technology designers, client/server application developers, database application specialists, web developers, information security analysts, project managers, software engineers and system software programmers.
Graduates of the program may apply for designation as an Information Systems Professional (I.S.P.), an internationally recognized certification.
Credits Transfer:
Location | University/College | Degrees Available |
Toronto | York University | Bachelor of Education in Technological Education |
Link to Seneca College Official Website
http://www.senecacollege.ca/fulltime/BSD.html