"I took this option to open doors to as many programming opportunities as possible by gaining knowledge in all areas of software development. This combination of strong programming skills and an in-depth knowledge of a typical end-to-end product life cycle has made me much more attractive to employers." - Ryan McCullough
The Software Engineering Option Program is for students who want focus their computer science skills in the area of Software Engineering, developing the interdisciplinary skills so essential for a career in medical software and systems, transportation systems, financial software, data warehousing, banking or insurance.
The innovative curriculum provides experience in large scale software design and optional Co-op work experience. This option also gives students a look into best practices to design, implement, test, maintain, and develop software and the management components of software engineering.
Degree
Students in this program work towards a Bachelor's of Science degree with a Major in Computer Science; Software Engineering Option appears on transcript.
Co-op or Work Experience
The Optional Co-op or Work Experience program is coordinated through the Engineering Math and Statistics Co-op and Career office: http://www.uvic.ca/coopandcareer/
Contacts
Advising: Jane Guy
Co-op: 250-472-5800, engrcoop@uvic.ca
Career Options
Medical software and systems, transportation systems, financial software, science, business, and researc, data warehousing, banking, insurance, interdisciplinary team work.