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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Job Insights:
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Canada: Average salary of $83,793/yr (Range: $52K – $127K) | 795 jobs advertised (July 2026).
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Alberta: Average salary of $84,410/yr (Range: $55K – $131K) | 69 jobs advertised (July 2026).
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