康卡迪亚大学

Design, code, and test software products with the big picture in mind. Think financial software, airline ticketing systems or information databases. As a software engineer, your expertise in analog/digital signal processing, microprocessors, microwaves and fiber optics will give you the tools to tackle these challenges every day.

Concordia was one of the first universities in Canada to introduce an undergraduate program in Software Engineering. Our state-of-the-art labs for databases, networks, 3D graphics, high-performance computing and artificial intelligence will give you experience with the tools you’ll use in the field. Through labs, lectures and projects, you’ll also:

• Study the life cycle of software products from specification through analysis and design, to testing maintenance and evaluation
• Study the range of paradigms practised by software developers
• Create professional-quality software systems with professional techniques and tools
• Learn to balance large-scale product development, with safety, reliability, cost and scheduling
• Our program is accredited by Engineers Canada and you’ll graduate eligible to become a registered professional engineer.

A Bachelor of Engineering degree takes a minimum of four years (120 credits) of full-time study, depending on your academic background. Courses in the program are in three main areas:

• Engineering fundamentals (includes courses on engineering economics, health and safety and professional practice);
• Computer science group (includes courses on computer mathematics, object oriented programming, theoretical computer science, operating systems, programming language principles, data structures and algorithms), and
• Software engineering (includes courses on software requirements, design, architecture, metrics, quality, usability and software project management).

In the third year of study, students may choose one of the following options:

• General Program
• Computer Games
• Real-time, Embedded and Avionics
• Web Services and Applications

The Co-op program gives you the chance to complete paid work terms that last 12 to 16 weeks. As a Co-op student, you will play a large role in testing software packages designed and implemented by engineers. You may also:

• Develop, program, design, and test new or existing software products
• Develop real-time control and data acquisition systems

Co-op students have completed work terms for employers such as:

• Ubisoft
• Versatyle Test Corporation / Daito Precision Inc
• SAP Labs Canada
• CAE Inc.

Software Engineering alumni have established careers in a range of sectors, including telecommunications, finance, health care, manufacturing, aeronautics and the entertainment industry, notably video game and animation. Some have been hired by:

• Bombardier
• CAE Inc.
• Ericsson
• Merck Canada
• Ubisoft