Software Systems Developer (Web Programmer Option)

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Entrance requirements

This program has a two-step admission process. Applicants must meet all entrance requirements and will be accepted on a first qualified basis as long as space remains.

Step 1: Pre-entry assessment

Applicants are required to complete the Pre-entry Assessment form [PDF] to review their prior experience and how they meet the entrance requirements.

Please email your completed assessment form to TPP@bcit.ca.

An approved pre-entry assessment form must be uploaded to complete your application.

Step 2: Meet the following entrance requirements

• English: two years of education in English in an English-speaking country with one of the following:
  • English Studies 12 (50%) or
  • English First Peoples 12 (50%) or
  • Acceptable equivalent high school course or
  • 3.0 credits of post-secondary English, humanities or social sciences (50%) from a recognized institution
  
  What if I don’t meet these English requirements?
• Programming: one of the following (or equivalent):
  • COMP 1516 - Programming Fundamentals with Python (70%) or
  • 3.0 credits of post-secondary object-oriented programming from a recognized institution (70%) or
  • Significant Code Project or other experience

Read more about how to meet BCIT’s entrance requirements

International applicants

This program is available to international applicants. A valid study permit is required prior to starting the program.

Students enrolled in this program must complete the mandatory work component to qualify for graduation. A co-op work permit is required prior to starting the work component.

Apply to program

To submit your application:

• Include proof of meeting all entrance requirements.
• Convert all transcripts and supporting documents to PDF files.
• Have a credit card ready to pay the application fee.

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Scheduled Intakes

September of each year.

Please see the program overview for precise dates.

Tuition fees

Please see the Full-Time Tuition & Fees pages for tuition fee amounts:

• Domestic tuition for full-time programs
• International tuition for full-time programs

Financial assistance

Financial assistance may be available for this program. For more information, please contact Student Financial Aid and Awards.

If eligible, female students can apply for the $1000 Debbe Gervin Memorial Entrance Award.

Refund policy

• If notice is submitted in writing and received by the SSD Program Office AT LEAST twelve (12) working days prior to the first day of classes, all tuition fees paid (less the $2,000.00 deposit) will be refunded.
• If notice is submitted in writing and received by the SSD Program Office by 4:00 p.m. on the second day of class, all fees paid less $3,000.00 ($2,000.00 deposit and $1,000.00 penalty fee) will be refunded.
• There will be no refund of fees issued after the second day of class.
• Withdrawal for medical reasons, possible partial refund with doctor's medical note.

Cancellation Policy

This program is subject to limited and minimum enrolment. Lack of sufficient enrolment will result in BCIT cancelling specific intakes of the program and will entitle accepted students of that intake to a full refund of all fees paid.

Class hours

9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday (excluding statutory holidays)

Program matrix

Transfer credit

Do you have credits from another BC/Yukon post-secondary school? Do you want to know if they transfer to courses here at BCIT? Check out BCIT's Transfer Equivalency Database to find out.

Program goals

Upon successful completion of SSD, students will be able to:

• Apply basic agile management methods in systems analysis, design, and management.
• Work effectively in teams with project stakeholders for requirements gathering.
• Effectively troubleshoot and project manage the software development cycle.
• Communicate and present information effectively in a variety of industry settings.
• Develop suitable design models using entity relationship diagrams, UML diagrams, wireframes and prototyping.
• Create efficient mobile responsive layouts using HTML, CSS, and SASS.
• Create pleasing, easy-to-use, cross-browser compatible, and device-responsive interfaces for web applications.
• Use with proficiency a database programming language such as SQL for database creation, management, and manipulation.
• Combine server and client-side scripting techniques effectively.
• Write code using MVC and component-based development patterns.
• Conduct basic “unit” and “end to end software” testing methods.
• Integrate NoSQL databases in applications.
• Develop standard mobile applications for iOS and Android with the foundation needed to also research and develop advanced features.
• Select and use code frameworks for productivity, safety, and reliability.
• Manage code in teams using source sharing software.

Program length

34 weeks, full-time

Program delivery

In person: This program is delivered on campus.

Program location