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undergraduate

Degree

Software Development Diploma

undergraduate

Degree

Software Development Diploma

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $18,171 CAD

  • Application fee

    $140 CAD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PGWP

    2-3 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

Highlights
Capstone Project

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 04-August-2023 2023-08-04
Winter-January 25-November-2023 2023-11-25
Fall-September 04-August-2023 2023-08-04
Winter-January 25-November-2024 2024-11-25

Overview

Software Development Diploma

Gain practical experience in the cycles of software development through hands-on learning and real projects. 

At Bow Valley College, 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.

This program will be delivered in flexible learning spaces. 

A laptop computer with course-applicable software will be required.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$18,171

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $8,172
Accommodation 1 bed room 0
Tuition 1 person $18,171

Hourly wage

Min wage

15 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

83
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listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

PTE

59
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listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

Cambridge

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listening
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writing
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speaking
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Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Duolingo Score: 95 - 100 

The International English Language Learning program offers five levels. Each level costs approximately $4,959 per semester. 

Your initial level placement can be determined by submitting a valid English language proficiency exam result (IELTS Academic, Duolingo, TOEFL, or Pearson PTE). 

The level placement will be based on the lowest band score of the official English proficiency exam result.

Students who successfully complete Academic English 2 with a grade of “B-” or higher meet the language proficiency requirements for most Bow Valley College, SAIT, and other post-secondary programs.

LevelIELTS AcademicDuolingoPearson PTE ATOEFL iBT

International ELL Preparation

400 hours over 15-week term

3.545-5024-2524-25

International ELL 1

400 hours over 15-week term

4.055-60 26-2926-31

Transition to Academic English (TAE)

400 hours over a 15-week term

4.565-7030-3532-43

Academic English 1 (AE1)

400 hours over 15-week term

5.075-8036-4153

Academic English 2 (AE2)

400 hours over 15-week term

5.585-9042-5071

Academic background and requirement

  • 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 BVC Admissions Test

 

Upgrading High School Program

Complete or upgrade the high school courses you need to enter post-secondary education. Bow Valley College offers accredited Alberta Education high-school courses and flexible learning options to help you quickly reach your goals.

Career opportunities

  • Applications Developer
  • Cyber Security Analyst
  • Game Developer
  • Information Systems Manager
  • IT Consultant
  • Web Developer
  • Web Designer

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