Bachelor of Engineering (Software Engineering) (BSA)

Starts in January, September

Campus

Newnham

Duration

8 Semesters (4 Years)

Credential Awarded

Bachelor Degree

School

School of Software Design & Data Science

Program and course delivery

This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements.

Learn more: Seneca’s program delivery options and how courses in this program will be delivered each term.

International students: review Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility before choosing program and course delivery.

About the Program

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

Your studies will include two mandatory, co-operative, four-month work-integrated learning experiences — one between semesters 4 and 5 and another between semesters 6 and 7. In your final year of the program, you will choose from Professional Option courses such as robotics, quantum computing and computer vision. You will also undertake a substantial group capstone 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

Work Experience

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.

Your Career

Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:

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

Renewable Scholarship

Receive up to $1,000 per year when you study in any degree program.

Qualify for a renewable scholarship based on your grades.

Accreditation and Licensing

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)

Students are encouraged to obtain the specific requirements directly from the granting body before enrolling.