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TRENTU.CA / Future Students / Undergraduate / Programs / Software Engineering

Software Engineering

Study in a specialization that not only trains you on what it takes to succeed as a software engineer, but also what it takes to be a leader in the workplace.
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The world is becoming more digital every day. In this important specialization, students learn how to design and test the software that shape our lives and work towards becoming a leader in the tech industry. Through a focus on teamwork and collaboration both in and out of the classroom, you’ll gain the hands-on experience and interpersonal skills to bridge the needs of software users.

Courses

Students who have fulfilled the requirements for a single-major Honours degree in Computing Systems may apply for a Specialization in Software Engineering, if they have also successfully completed the following 9.0 credits:

  • 4.0 COIS credits consisting of COIS 3030H, 3040H, 3050H, 3320H, 3420H, 3850H, and 4000Y
  • 1.0 credit from ADMN
  • 1.0 credit from AHCL, CAST, CUST, ENGL, FREN, HIST, HSST, PHIL, or WMST
  • 1.0 credit from BIOL, CHEM, ERSC, FRSC, GEOG, or PHYS
  • 2.0 additional credits outside of COIS and MATH

Degrees Offered:

  • B.Sc. (Honours)

Locations:

  • Peterborough

Degree:

  • Computer Science (Co-op Available)
  • Computing & Information Systems

Resume Boosters:

  • Hands-on, real-world experience through our third-year internship course, fourth-year project course or our co-op option (new for 2018).
  • Progressive use of the latest science and digital technologies.
  • Smaller classrooms that give you the opportunity to interact on a personal level with your professors.
  • Participate in Electric City Hacks, Trent University’s annual student-run hackathon.
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Career Paths:

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Software Designer

Software engineers and designers research, design, evaluate, integrate and maintain software applications, technical environments, operating systems, embedded software, information warehouses and telecommunications software. They are employed in information technology consulting firms, information technology research and development firms, and information technology units throughout the private and public sectors, or they may be self-employed.

$26.00-$65.93/hr
Salary Range
51,800
Jobs in Canada
20,700
10YR Job Outlook
Source: Government of Canada

Career Opportunities

  • Database Administrator
  • Software Systems Developer
  • Software Application Developer
  • Network Systems Administrator
  • Research Scientist
  • Software Engineer
  • Computer Systems Analyst
  • Web Developer
  • Mobile Application Developer
  • Computer Security

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Requirements:

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program specific prerequisites

Program Requirements:

  • A minimum 70% overall final average
  • ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
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