Software Systems is about developing software to use in everyday places ranging from cell phones to security systems to financial analysis. You will gain a practical education in the software development life cycle, taking projects from conception to delivery, and will be well prepared to secure employment thanks in part to paid co-op work experience.
The Software Systems program in the Faculty of Applied Sciences is offered through the School of Computing Science. This program is offered at the Surrey campus
Career possibilities
The world is changing rapidly and so is the full range of career opportunities that await. Armed with the necessary knowledge and skills, graduates pursue careers in jobs such as:
Chief Information Officer
Chief Information Security Officer
Chief Operations Officer
Chief Technical Officer
Computer and Information Systems Manager
Game Developer
Interactive Media Developer
IT Project Manager
Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst
Software Engineer
Software Developer
Systems Architect
Web Designer
Web Developer
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
January 2025
Surrey Campus
250-13450 102nd Avenue,
Surrey,
British Columbia,
V3T 0A3, Canada
If you've completed, or are about to complete, your grade 12 or senior year in a Canadian, American, or international high school.
English Language minimum requirement:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS - Academic): Overall 6.5 with no part less than 6.0
Cambridge English Qualifications: Overall score 176 with no part less than 169
B2 First
C1 Advanced
C2 Proficiency
Test of English as a Foreign Language internet based test (TOEFL iBT): Overall score 88 with no part less than 20
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL): Overall score of 70, with no part less than 60
Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 65, and a minimum score of 60 in the Communicative Skills, including: Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing
Duolingo English Test (DET): Overall score of 125
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
SFU has established itself as a leading research university over 60 years, consistently ranking in the top 1-2 percent of universities worldwide.
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