Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)

Bundle Program – College Diploma – Software Development & Bachelor of Technology – Software Development

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Canada

College / Diploma CA$23,580/yr

Program overview

The Software Development Diploma & Bachelor of Technology – Software Development 4-year degree pathway equips students with complete full-stack development expertise, taking learners from foundational programming to advanced software engineering, system architecture, and cloud deployment.

  • Year 1 & 2 — Software Development (Diploma): Requires no prior coding background. Focuses on front-end and back-end development across web, mobile, and desktop applications. Covers the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC), including software design, modeling, testing, troubleshooting, cloud-based infrastructure, user-centric security, and business communication.

  • Year 3 & 4 — Bachelor of Technology – Software Development (Degree): Delivers advanced full-stack capabilities, focusing on complex algorithms, data structures, advanced design patterns, database architecture, software testing frameworks, and enterprise-level application security.

  • Career Outcomes: Prepares graduates for roles such as full-stack software developer, programmer analyst, software QA/testing specialist, database administrator, web developer, and desktop systems developer.

  • Job Insights:

    • Canada: Average salary of $83,793/yr (Range: $52K – $127K) | 795 jobs advertised (July 2026).

    • Alberta: Average salary of $84,410/yr (Range: $55K – $131K) | 69 jobs advertised (July 2026).

Eligibility & requirements

Academic Background:

  • Minimum Level of Education Completed: Grade 12 / High School

  • Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Language Requirements:

  • Minimum Language Test Scores: IELTS 6.0 | TOEFL 80.0 | PTE 53.0 | Duolingo 115

  • Conditional Admission: Valid language test results are required prior to receiving a final offer letter.

Additional notes

PGWP Eligibility: This multi-year bundled pathway is PGWP eligible for international students who follow through and complete both programs within the bundle, qualifying graduates for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) of up to 3 years, provided students remain enrolled in on-campus study or complete more than 50% of their total coursework on campus (if taking blended options). International students attending all classes online will NOT be eligible for a PGWP.

IRCC Disclaimer: The final decision on PGWP approval rests solely with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) based on official criteria.

General Admission Note: Program requirements serve only as a guide and do not guarantee admission. Valid language test results must be submitted prior to receiving a final offer letter.

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