1. Information Session: One-year master of software engineering
Aug. 14, 2018

2. Wanted: More Software Engineers
Industry is asking…Schulich is responding
In 2018, software engineering is one of the top 15 most in-demand jobs. (Source: Ranstad Canada)
Qualified software engineers are being hired by Canadian employers as quickly as they become available. (Source: immigration.ca, June 18, 2018)
There are qualified engineers and science graduates in a wide array of disciplines that need to be given the skills to pivot into the new economy. (Source: Deborah Yedlin, Calgary Herald, Jan. 19, 2018)

3. Wanted: More Software Engineers
“In Calgary we have a large number of highly qualified energy-sector engineers looking for work, at the same time as having difficulty finding enough people to fill the huge and growing need for highly qualified people with proven software-development capabilities. This program directly bridges the gap between the two and we look forward to engaging with graduates to find new employees in the future.”
Jeff LaFrenz, President, VizworX Inc.

4. Wanted: More Software Engineers
"In my dozen years in the games and tech industries, we've never had enough qualified software engineers. We develop technology, but it's human innovation and problem solving that make us successful. Our industries are changing the world, but we need more people to do it. So, study software engineering and come join us! I also encourage bringing other skills - learn software engineering and chemistry, history, bioscience, dance, etc. - because we need people who can bring compute to new frontiers."
Kaye Mason, Senior Software Engineer, Google Inc.

5. Wanted: More Software Engineers
“Arcurve is a leading provider of software services, with over 500 projects completed since 2006. We are constantly on the lookout for top talent to fuel our growth. We are excited by the MEng program because it focuses on professionals who have domain and industry experience, and we expect it to provide the self-motivated critical thinkers and problem solvers we need.”
Mike Bauer, CTO and Co-Founder, Arcurve Inc.

6. Meet Dr. Mohammad Moshirpour
About Mohammad
Instructor and Schulich Chair in Engineering Teaching Innovation, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
PhD, Software Engineering
Research
Software development methodologies
Software design and architecture
Software requirements engineering
Data mining and machine learning
Engineering education
Lead curriculum developer, MEng Software Engineering

7. Is the MEng in Software Engineering right for you?
Qualifications
Career goals
You have a four-year undergraduate degree in engineering
3.0 GPA or higher (last 2 years)
Want to develop the advanced software engineering skills employers need
Program needs
Financial support
A fast-track master’s degree
8 to 12-month duration
Strong student support
Full-time, in-class program
Automatically considered for scholarships when you apply

8. With or without software engineering
Software/computer engineers
Engineers in other disciplines
Take your career to the next level
Develop advanced-level skills
Position yourself as a leader
Study project management and entrepreneurship
Benefit from hands-on learning
Earn your master’s degree in eight months
Get up to speed through our customized software engineering “boot camp”
Learn alongside engineers with similar backgrounds
Enjoy a team-based approach to learning
Access free tutoring and academic support
Earn your master’s degree in 12 months

9. Software engineering boot camp
For students without a software engineering background, we offer three “boot-camp” courses in your first term:
Programming fundamentals for data engineers
Principles of software development I
Principles of software development II

10. Professional skills development
For students looking to advance their careers, skills in project management, innovation and entrepreneurship will prepare you for leadership roles at work:
Software requirements analysis and process management
Innovation and entrepreneurship

11. Software engineering courses
Students’ core learning will come from eight specialized software engineering courses:
Software engineering fundamentals
Software design and architecture
Data engineering
Engineering large-scale analytics systems
Dependability and reliability of software
Data mining and knowledge discovery
Augmented and virtual reality
Team design project

12. Program schedule No software engineering background: FALL TERM
13 weeks
Programming Fundamentals for Data Engineers
Principles of Software Development I
Principles of Software Development II
Software Requirements Analysis and Process Management
WINTER TERM
13 weeks
Software Engineering Fundamentals
Software Design and Architecture
Applied Data Science
Large-Scale Analytics Systems
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
SPRING TERM
6 weeks
Team Design Project I
Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery
SUMMER TERM
6 weeks
Team Design Project II
Dependability and Reliability of Software Systems

13. Program schedule With a software engineering background: FALL TERM
13 weeks
Applied Data Science
Augmented and Virtual Reality
Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery
Large-Scale Analytics Systems
Software Requirements Analysis and Process Management
WINTER TERM

14. Student support Student success is a key priority at Schulich:
Free tutoring
Dedicated study spaces
Hands-on, experiential learning
Team projects
Automatic consideration for scholarships upon application

15. Student life
Amazing study spaces

16. Student life
Academic support

17. Student life
Network development

18. Student life
Campus life

19. What skills will you have?
By the end of this program you will be able to:
Implement a fundamental knowledge of software engineering and data analytics
Design and implement software solutions
Develop data-centric solutions for real-world problems
Analyze systems with complex software architecture
Implement practical knowledge of data analytics and machine learning techniques

20. What jobs will you do? Once you’ve graduated, potential jobs include:
Software engineer in the public or private sector
Consulting as a software developer
Manager bridging the gap between traditional engineering disciplines and software engineering
Product manager with a software service provider
Applied data analytics with an energy producer
Manager overseeing process flows, data management and data integration in a non-energy organization

21. Program costs

22. How to apply Visit ucalgary.ca/future-students/graduate/apply
Collect your documents: We require an official transcript for your previous engineering degree.
Gather references: Contact two past professors or supervisors for potential references. We will invite your referees to complete an online reference form after you submit your application.
Begin your application: Create an eID to log in and begin your online application. Once you begin, remember to click ‘Save & Continue’ often to ensure your application is saved.
Submit your application and pay the application fee:
$125 for Canadian or permanent residents
$145 for international students

23. ASK US QUESTIONS!

24. Contact us:
Graduate Studies, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Schulich School of Engineering