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

In this hands-on specialization, you will learn how to design, implement, test, maintain, and document software solutions. With a focus on teamwork and collaboration both in and out of the classroom, you’ll gain the experience and interpersonal skills to meet the needs of today’s software creators and users.

Courses

Students who have fulfilled the requirements for a single-major honors 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: Software Specification and Development

• COIS 3040H: Advanced Software Architecture and Design

• COIS 3050H: Formal Languages and Automata

• COIS 3320H: Fundamentals of Operating Systems

• COIS 3420H: Web Application Development

• COIS-ADMN 3850H: Fundamentals of Project Management

• COIS 4000Y: Software Engineering Project

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.

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