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Bachelor of Engineering - Software Engineering (Co-op)

Tuition fee CA$19,937 per year

The fees are for the 2023–2024 academic year and include tuition (CA$18,285), health insurance and ancillary charges.

The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change.

Registration fee CA$390 one-time

The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$90) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300).

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Accommodation fee CA$1,800 per month

The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month.

  • Including the cost of food, rent, transportation and other living expenses (varies depending on your living preferences).
  • Estimated living expenses are to be used as a guide only and are subject to change.

More information

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Overview

This program will prepare you to design, build, implement and maintain complex computer and software solutions that are efficient, reliable and secure. The degree’s emphasis is on artificial intelligence (AI) in solving software engineering problems. Courses focus on software engineering criteria in the areas of mathematics, natural sciences, engineering design and engineering science.

Your studies will include two mandatory, cooperative, four-month work-integrated learning experiences — one between semesters 6 and 7 and another between semesters 7 and 8. In your final year of the program, you will choose from Professional Option courses such as:

  • robotics
  • parallel programming, and
  • computer vision.

You will also undertake a substantial industry-driven group project.

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

  • software engineering techniques
  • artificial intelligence, data mining, machine learning
  • engineering design, natural sciences and mathematics
  • communication, teamwork and leadership skills

Mandatory Degree Co-op

A work experience that includes at least one term in a formal work environment. In most cases, the work term(s) is a paid position that is completed between two academic semesters and requires a minimum of 420 hours of work. Students must be in good standing and meet all identified requirements prior to participating in the work experience. The successful completion of the co-op work term(s) is required for graduation. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee that a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the mandatory co-op stream regardless of success in securing a work position.

Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB)

The Bachelor of Engineering – Software Engineering is designed to meet the accreditation requirements of the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board – CEAB. Seneca will be eligible to apply for CEAB accreditation upon the graduation of the first cohort of students.

Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO)

Graduates of Seneca’s Software Engineering degree will be able to pursue professional engineering licensing with Professional Engineers Ontario. Additional requirements may apply. The requirements for Professional Engineering licensing are determined by the granting body, which is independent from the College. Students are encouraged to obtain the specific requirements directly from the granting body before enrolling.

Career opportunities

When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options that you can explore:

  • software engineer
  • software developer
  • software programmer
  • artificial intelligence specialist
  • artificial intelligence engineer
  • artificial intelligence developer
  • artificial intelligence programmer
  • artificial intelligence designer
  • artificial intelligence researcher
  • machine learning engineer
  • machine learning developer
  • data scientist
Apply Now! September 2024
This intake is not applicable
Studies commence
Sep 3, 2024
Apply Now! January 2025
This intake is not applicable
Studies commence
Jan 2, 2025

Application deadlines apply to citizens of: United States

Apply Now! September 2024
This intake is not applicable
Studies commence
Sep 3, 2024
Apply Now! January 2025
This intake is not applicable
Studies commence
Jan 2, 2025

Application deadlines apply to citizens of: United States