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To practice as an engineering manager in B.C., you must register with Engineers and Geoscientists B.C. Eligibility is achieved through graduation from an accredited program, 4 years of work experience as an Engineer-In-Training, and successful completion of the National Professional Practice Examination.

Engineering managers

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as an information systems specialist in B.C., you may choose to earn certification as a Certified Information Systems Auditor. Eligibility is achieved through completing examination requirements and presenting evidence of sufficient work experience.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as an information systems specialist in B.C., you may choose to earn certification as a Certified Internal Auditor. Eligibility is achieved through a combination of education, work experience, and examination.

Information systems specialists


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To work as a software engineer in B.C., you may choose to earn certification through Canada's Association of Information Technology Professionals. Eligibility is achieved through a combination of recognized education and work experience.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a software engineer or designer in B.C., you must register with Engineers and Geoscientists B.C. Eligibility is achieved through graduation from an accredited program, 4 years of work experience as an Engineer-In-Training, and successful completion of the National Professional Practice Examination.

Software engineers and designers

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a software developer or programmer in B.C., you may choose to become certified through Canada's Association of Information Technology Professionals. Eligibility is achieved through completion of an accredited IT post-secondary program, and/or meeting work experience requirements.

Software developers and programmers

Web developers and programmers

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To practice as an engineer in B.C., you must register with Engineers and Geoscientists B.C. Eligibility is achieved through graduation from an accredited program, 4 years of work experience as an Engineer-In-Training, and successful completion of the National Professional Practice Examination.

Other professional engineers

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply scientific and mathematical principles to the design, analysis, verification, validation, implementation, and maintenance of computer software systems using a variety of computer languages. These programs include courses in discrete mathematics, probability and statistics, computer science, managerial science, and applications to complex computer systems.

Computer software engineering

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Other professional occupations in physical sciences

Engineering Master's Degrees

Software Engineering Bachelor's Degrees

Engineering managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of an engineering department, service or firm. They are employed by a wide range of private sector and government establishments and by consulting engineering and scientific research companies.

Information systems specialists analyze, test and assess systems requirements, develop and implement information systems development plans, policies and procedures, and provide advice on a wide range of information systems issues. They are employed in information technology consulting firms and in information technology units throughout the public and private sectors, or they may be self-employed.

Software engineers and designers research, design, evaluate, integrate and maintain software applications, technical environments, operating systems, embedded software, information warehouses and telecommunications software. They are employed in information technology consulting firms, information technology research and development firms, and information technology units throughout the private and public sectors, or they may be self-employed.

Software developers and programmers design, write, and test code for new systems and software to ensure efficiency. They create the foundations for operative systems and run diagnostic programs to certify effectiveness. They are employed in computer software, computer and video game development firms, information technology consulting firms, and in information technology units throughout the public and private sectors.

Web developers and programmers use a variety of programming languages to design, create and modify websites. They analyze users' needs to implement content, graphics, performance, and website capacity. They may also integrate websites with other computer applications. They are employed in computer software development firms, information technology consulting firms, information technology units throughout the public and private sectors, advertising agencies or they may be self-employed.

Other professional engineers include agricultural and bioresource engineers, biomedical engineers, engineering physicists and engineering scientists, marine and naval engineers, textile engineers and other specialized engineering occupations.

University Transfer Engineering

The Bachelor of Engineering in Software Engineering provides strong foundations in principles and practice of software systems development and related computing technologies. Project-based learning practices apply theoretical concepts to practical problems. As you move through the program, your courses will include areas such as engineering, business, computing science, and project management. Co-operative education is a mandatory requirement of the Software Engineering degree.

Software Engineering: Bachelor of Engineering

The Bachelor of Software Engineering Degree allows you to develop self-driving vehicles, automate smart cities, advance healthcare, secure critical infrastructure and more. Learn the skills needed to design, analyze and implement safe, secure, reliable and scalable large-scale software systems.

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