Program Overview

Software Development

Gain the skills you need to create the latest computer, mobile, and gaming applications. Prepare to transform your ideas into reality all while developing your problem-solving skills.

Credential:

• Diploma

Program length:

• 4 Terms

Area:

• Technology

School:

• School of Technology

Post-Graduation Work Permit:

• Yes

About

Gain practical experience in the cycles of software development through hands-on learning and real projects. You'll gain an understanding of industry standards of planning, developing, and quality assurance testing.

You'll learn the fundamentals of computer logic, giving you a solid foundation in applying programming skills in a variety of situations. You'll also become familiar with emerging topics like user experience (UX) and the internet of things.

Laptop specifications

• Intel quad core CPU (i7 or i9)
• 16GB RAM (32GB recommended)
• 15-inch 1080p screen
• A dedicated graphics card with 4GB of VRAM (8GB recommended)
• 512GB solid state hard drive (1TB recommended)
• Portable hard drive (for data backup)
• Windows 10 or later

• MAC OS is not supported in School of Technology

Programming languages taught are C++ and C# covering basic and advanced topics of OOP, web development - starting with basics of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and later NodeJS and REACT, Concepts of Database, an intro to game development, basics of cloud computing.

IDEs or Software specifications

• Visual Studio, Dev C++, XCode, Code Blocks
• Visual Studio Code
• Microsoft SQL Server
• Unreal Engine for Game development

*Additional course-specific software may be required.

Admission requirements

• Credit in English 30-1, or 65% in English 30-2, or equivalent
• Credit in Math 30-1 or Math 30-2, or equivalent

or

Successful completion of the General Educational Development test (GED) test with a minimum score in the following sections:

• Writing Skills: 520 minimum standard score
• Interpreting Literature and Art: 520 minimum standard score
• Math: 520 minimum standard score

or

• Satisfactory results on the Bow Valley College Admission and Placement Test

Transferability

Transfer opportunities are available to a variety of institutions. Transfer credits are reviewed and accepted on an individual basis by the institution to which you apply.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English, please review English language proficiency requirements.

Academic upgrading

Enhance your previous education to meet the missing admissions requirements for one of the BVC programs.

Available intakes

• September 2025
• January 2026

Tuition and fees

Domestic Students

International Students

*All tuition and fees are subject to change. Program tuitions are estimates only. Your actual tuition and fees are calculated on actual course registrations and can be viewed under "Statement of Account" in MyBVC or by requesting a Statement of Account from Registrar Services.

Courses

Term 1

Term 2

Term 3

Term 4