Honours Bachelor of Technology – Software Development (BSD)

Starts in January, September

PGWP-eligible Program

Campus

Newnham

Delivery

Hybrid

Duration

8 Semesters (4 Years)

Credential

Honours Bachelor Degree

School

School of Computer Programming & Analysis

Courses

Delivery: At Seneca, courses are delivered in the following formats: online, in-person, hybrid (an online, in-person combination) or flexible (offered in-person and online at the same time).

The chart below outlines the delivery options available for each course in this program. For some academic terms, there may be more than one delivery option available. You’ll be able to select your preferred options when building your course schedule during open enrolment.

Preferences for course delivery will be considered on a first come, first served basis.

International students: the impact of studying from outside of Canada and Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility differs significantly based on when you start your program. Please review the PGWP eligibility before choosing your program and course delivery.

Semester 1

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
BAB100	Introduction to Canadian Business	In-person	Not offered	In-person
BTL100	Computer Foundations for Developers	In-person	Not offered	In-person
BTO125	Introduction to Operating Systems	In-person	Not offered	In-person
BTP100	Programming Fundamentals Using C	In-person	Not offered	In-person
ENG106	Writing Strategies	Online In-person	Not offered	Hybrid Online In-person

Semester 2

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
BTC240	Interpersonal Communications in Organizations	In-person	In-person	Not offered
BTD210	Database Design Principles	In-person	In-person	Not offered
BTI225	Web Programming Principles	In-person	In-person	Not offered
BTL200	Mathematics for Developers	In-person	In-person	Not offered
BTP200	The Object-Oriented Paradigm Using C++	In-person	In-person	Not offered
plus: Liberal Studies Course (1)

Semester 3

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
BTD315	Advanced Database Technologies	Not offered	Not offered	Hybrid
BTI325	Web Programming Tools and Frameworks	Not offered	Not offered	Hybrid
BTL300	Statistics for Developers	Not offered	Not offered	Hybrid
BTP305	Object-Oriented Software Development Using C++	Not offered	Not offered	Hybrid
BTS330	Business Requirements Analysis Using OO Models	Not offered	Not offered	Hybrid
LSP400	Presentation Skills	Online In-person	Not offered	Online In-person

Semester 4

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
BTC440	Business and Technical Writing	Online	Online	Online
BTI425	Web Programming for Apps and Services	Hybrid	Not offered	Not offered
BTN415	Data Communications Programming	Hybrid	Not offered	Not offered
BTP405	System Development and Design	Hybrid	Not offered	Not offered
BTS435	System Analysis and Design	Hybrid	Not offered	Not offered

Semester 5

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
BAB235	Introduction to Marketing	Not offered	Not offered	Flexible
BTH545	Principles of GUI Design and Programming	Not offered	Not offered	Hybrid
BTI525	Web Programming for the Cloud	Not offered	Not offered	Hybrid
BTP500	Data Structures and Algorithms	Not offered	Not offered	Hybrid
BTS535	Software Project Management	Not offered	Not offered	Hybrid
WTP200	Work Term Preparation	Not offered	Not offered	Online

Semester 6

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
BTH650	Advanced User Interface Design	Hybrid	Not offered	Not offered
BTP610	Mobile Applications	Hybrid	Not offered	Not offered
BTS530	Major Project - Planning and Design	TBD	TBD	TBD
plus: Liberal Studies Course (1)
plus: Professional Options (1)

Work-Integrated Learning Term 1

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
BSD771	Software Development, Co-op	Not offered	Hybrid Online In-person	Not offered

Semester 7

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
BTE620	Law, Ethics and Social Responsibility	Not offered	Not offered	Hybrid
BTH745	Human-Computer Interaction	Not offered	Not offered	Hybrid
BTN710	Information Security	Not offered	Not offered	In-person
BTS630	Major Project - Implementation	Not offered	Not offered	Hybrid
plus: Professional Options (1)

Work-Integrated Learning Term 2

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
BSD772	Software Development, Co-op II	Hybrid Online In-person	Not offered	Not offered

Semester 8

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
BTM710	Research Methods	Not offered	In-person	Not offered
BTM800	Technology Planning and Acquisition	Not offered	Flexible	Not offered
plus: Liberal Studies Course (1)
plus: Professional Options (2)

Professional Options

Semester 5 Select(one course), Semester 6 (select one course), Semester 8 (select 2 courses)

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall

BDA420 High Performance Computing

BTP610 Mobile Applications

DPI910 Web Application Security Assessment

DPI912 Python for Programmers: Sockets and Security

DPS530 Cross-platform App Development

DPS909 Topics in Open Source Development

DPS911 Open Source Project

DPS912 Topics in UNIX Systems Programming

DPS920 Computer Vision

DPS921 Parallel Algorithms And Programming Techniques

DPS923 Mobile App Development - iOS

DPS924 Mobile App Development - Android

DPS931 Game Engine Foundations

DPS936 Game Content Creation

DPS937 Game Development Fundamentals

DPS941 Mobile Robotics Software Design

DPS970 AI for Software Developers

SEP700 Compiler Design

Program Learning Outcomes

Learn more about program learning outcomes for this program.

Program of Study

2024/25 Academic Year (Current)

Seneca has been granted consent by the Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security to offer this degree for a seven-year term starting Apr. 9, 2021. In conformity with the Minister's criteria and requirements, Seneca will submit an application for the renewal of the consent for this program 12 months prior to the expiration of the consent. Seneca shall ensure that all students admitted to the above-named program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame.