Program Overview
The University of Regina's Software Systems Engineering program prepares students for a career as a professional engineer in software development. Accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board, the program emphasizes a systematic and measurable approach to creating reliable and maintainable software products. Students engage in classes covering various software engineering domains, and gain practical experience through dedicated software development labs and co-op opportunities with leading employers.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Software Systems Engineering at the University of Regina prepares students to develop software solutions from concept to completion. This program is accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB), allowing graduates to register with provincial/territorial engineering associations and pursue a career as a professional engineer. The program emphasizes a systematic, disciplined, and measurable approach to software development, focusing on creating reliable, safe, and maintainable complex software products. It equips students with expertise in all aspects of software product creation, including:
- Using systematic, disciplined, and measurable approaches
- Developing reliable, safe, and maintainable complex software products
Teaching:
- The program features dedicated software development labs available only to software systems engineering students, providing access to equipment necessary for skill development.
- Faculty members possess experience in various fields, including multimedia, mobile computing, transactional systems, and security.
- Students engage in classes covering topics such as:
- Artificial intelligence
- People-centered design
- Internet-of-things
- Networking and full-stack development
Careers:
- Graduates are well-prepared for roles such as software development engineer, quality assurance engineer, software engineering lead, and engineering manager.
- The program highlights the demand for software engineers and designers, with projected job openings exceeding the number of job seekers in the coming years.
- The program emphasizes the value of co-op experience and internships, offering students the opportunity to earn between $8,000 and $13,000 per semester while gaining valuable work experience.
Other:
- The program offers opportunities for students to tailor their degree program to their interests and goals, including electives, research, and study abroad options.
- The program emphasizes the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming students from diverse backgrounds and fostering a welcoming campus environment.
- The program highlights the benefits of studying abroad, emphasizing the value of global perspectives and experience in the competitive job market.
- The program emphasizes the importance of effective collaboration and communication in software development, encouraging students to practice teamwork strategies and project management skills.
- The program highlights the program's focus on the entire software development process, from initial concept to end product, ensuring graduates are well-versed in both technology and processes.
- The program mentions several employers who have hired graduates for co-op internships and full-time positions, including:
- Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Government of Canada
- Ministry of Energy and Resources, Government of Saskatchewan
- Ministry of Central Services, Government of Saskatchewan
- Federated Cooperatives Limited
- Parks Canada
- Canadian Natural Resources Limited
- Canada Post
- MacPherson Engineering
- The Mosaic Company
- SaskPower
- SaskEnergy
- SaskTel
- Stantec
- Brandt
- Ritenburg & Associates
- SeedMaster
- Suncor Energy
- University of Regina
- Apple
- Prairie Robotics
- PMC Sierra
- GB Internet Solutions
- CGI Canada
