Program Information

School: McMaster University
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Degree: Bachelor
Field of Study: Computer Software Technology/Technician
Description: Learn about the design, development, and deployment of computing systems in the software products and computing infrastructure areas from both technical and managerial points of view.

Seventeen core technical topics include mathematics, software design and testing, data analysis, networking, security, computer architecture, and advanced programming concepts such as parallel software architectures and real-time systems. Seven management courses complement your studies.
URL: Software Engineering Technology (BTech) at McMaster University
Length: 2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
International: $14,645

Cost per year is based on 15 units, and includes the cost of tuition and mandatory supplementary fees.

Admission Requirements

Test Scores:

  • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 70] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 86] or Cambridge English for Speakers of Other Languages: Certificate in Advanced English [min. 176] or Michigan English Language Assessment Battery [min. 85]

Students who have been asked to meet McMaster’s English Language Proficiency requirement must demonstrate English language proficiency by achieving the minimum requirements as specified by McMaster: IELTS: 6.5, CAE: 176, PTE: 60, CAEL: 70, MELAB: 85, TOEFL (iBT): 86

Additional Admission Requirements:

    The Degree Completion Program will consider students who have completed an advanced level (three-year) technology diploma in related technology field. A minimum cumulative GPA of 75%.