Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.)
Software Engineering Technology
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.
Current Student Inquiries:
- Email:
- btechdc
- Phone:
- +1 905.525.9140 x 20160
- Office:
- ETB 210
Overview
Our unique online “diploma to degree” program is tailor-made for college graduates wishing to upgrade their education and further their careers. All eligible program entrants receive two years’ worth of advanced credit from their previously completed college diploma or university degree. The greatest advantage of the program is you can complete your degree while you're working.
There are 24 courses required to complete your 4 year McMaster University degree. 17 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. Now offering courses in data science and artificial intelligence.
Starting Fall 2022 - The Residency Model of Education
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Graduates are ideal candidates for engineering, business analysis, project management, and supervisory roles that require a technical background. They create and manage computing systems to support a wide range of applications such as telecommunications, manufacturing, e-commerce, finance and healthcare.
Sample Careers:
- Software Solutions Manager, Contact Resource Services
- Electrical Infrastructure Designer, IBI Group
- Associate Director, Pivotal Labs Toronto
- Founder & CEO, Radtek Inc
Further Studies:
- MBA, Brock University
- M.A.Sc., Electrical and Computer Engineering, Queen's University
- M.Eng., Product Design, McMaster University
- M.Eng., Computer Science, McMaster University
- M.Eng., Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology, University of Waterloo
Important information:
Degree Type
Degree Completion Program
LENGTH
24 courses
ACADEMIC Requirements
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Program Structure
Possession of the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the Degree Completion Program. Admission will be considered on a case-by-case basis and is not guaranteed. See the Admission Requirements tab for more information.
A flexible evening and weekend schedule runs for 12 months of the year (3 semesters), giving students the option to work full-time while completing the online degree program. This program is McMaster's first fully online undergraduate program.
View program sequence flowchart (pdf)
TIMETABLES
2023 SPRING/SUMMER TIMETABLES
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
2022 FALL TIMETABLES
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
2023 WINTER TIMETABLES
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
REQUIRED COURSES
To view a list of required courses for the current academic year, please view the following page: https://academiccalendars.romcmaster.ca/preview_program.php?catoid=44&po...
Please note that requirements may change depending on when you started the program. Please view your 'Academic Requirements' in Mosaic for accurate information.
How to Apply
Admission Requirements
Applicants must hold an advanced technology diploma (3 year) or equivalent in related technology field with a minimum cumulative GPA of 75% in one of the following fields:
- Computer Systems Technology (Software or Networking)
- Computer Engineering Technology
- Computer Programmer/Analyst
- Electrical Engineering Technology
- Electronics Engineering Technology
Additional Notes:
- Applicants with educational backgrounds equivalent to those completing advance level college diplomas, including internationally educated applicants, will be considered on an individual basis and are encouraged to apply. We cannot pre-assess candidates for admission prior to becoming applicants.
- You must submit transcripts for ALL post-secondary work that you have completed (i.e. at a university or college in Canada or internationally), including work in any non-technology field completed prior to or after your advanced diploma.
Eligible College Partner Programs
A list of eligible college partner programs can be found here.
How to Apply
1. Review your eligibility for the program in the Admission Requirments tab. If you don’t see your Advanced Diploma program listed, please contact us at thinkeng@mcmaster.ca. Those who must begin in the Technology Certificate program can find application information here.
2. Fill out the online application: www.ouac.on.ca/105 (enter Program Code - MET and select your area of interest)
3. If you have not already done so through your OUAC application, please send official post-secondary transcripts directly from your institution to:
Admissions Office, Gilmour Hall, Room 108 McMaster University
1280 Main Street West Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8
Submit transcripts for all post-secondary work, regardless of when it was completed or what field your studies were in.
- Applicants with international credentials must have their transcripts evaluated by World Education Services (www.wes.org/ca). We require a WES course-by-course with an overall GPA assessment to be completed and sent to McMaster.
- High school transcripts are NOT required.
When to Apply
Term | Application Deadline | Document Deadline |
Winter 2023 | November 1, 2022 | November 15, 2022 |
Spring/Summer 2023 | March 1, 2023 | March 15, 2023 |
Fall 2023 | July 1, 2023 | July 15, 2023 |
Not finished college yet? In order to finalize your admission, we require final transcripts and indication that an advanced diploma has been granted. For this reason, students cannot begin in the term immediately following college studies.
Co-op and Experiential Learning
Gaining relevant co-op experience is an essential part of earning a B.Tech. degree. This required program 8 month co-op component will allow students to gain valuable work experience and career connections.
While support and guidance is available through the Engineering Co-op and Career Services to assist students with searching for jobs, resume writing and interviewing skills, it is ultimately the responsibility of the student to satisfy the co-op program requirement.
Students who have completed college work terms or who have work experience in a related field can be assessed for a waiver for the co-op requirement.
For further information, visit the co-op website »
FAQs
What is a Bachelor of Technology? When are classes offered? How is the program structured? Why does the program include so much focus on "management"?
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Still have more questions? Contact thinkeng@mcmaster.ca!
PEO Requirements
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Please see the following FAQs for Professional Engineering Licensure as it relates to BTech students.
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Length | Academic Requirements |
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4.5 years | High School Diploma |
Combined Degree/Diploma Program
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Length | Academic Requirements |
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4.5 years | High School Diploma |
Combined Degree/Diploma Program
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Length | Academic Requirements |
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Degree Completion Program
(Co-op)
Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology
Learn about the evaluation, inspection, repair, and rehabilitation, as well as decision making and asset management of various infrastructures from both technical and managerial points of view.
Length | Academic Requirements |
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24 courses | Ontario College Advanced Diploma |
Degree Completion Program
Power and Energy Engineering Technology
Learn about power quality, protection, and control, energy management, and renewable energy technologies such as biomass, fuel-cells, geothermal, solar, and wind from both technical and managerial points of view.
Length | Academic Requirements |
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24 courses | Ontario College Advanced Diploma |
Degree Completion Program
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Learn about manufacturing process planning and improvement, structure design and analysis, and system control and analysis from both technical and managerial points of view.
Length | Academic Requirements |
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24 courses | Ontario College Advanced Diploma |
Certificate
Certificate in Technology
Take five specialized technology courses in the evenings and weekends to gain a Certificate in Technology from McMaster University.
Length | Academic Requirements |
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5 Courses |
Certificate
Technology Leadership Certificate
Take five specialized technology courses in the evenings and weekends to gain a Technology Leadership Certificate from McMaster University.
Length | Academic Requirements |
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5 Courses |
Code | Title | Instructor | Outline | Info |
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AUTOTECH 3MP3Undergraduate | Manufacturing Processes and Systems | Outline | More Info. | |
ENGTECH 3DM3Undergraduate | Discrete Mathematics | Outline | More Info. | |
ENGTECH 3MA3Undergraduate | Mathematics V | Outline | More Info. | |
ENGTECH 3ST3Undergraduate | Probability and Statistics | Outline | More Info. | |
GENTECH 3DM3Undergraduate | Creativity, Innovation and Technology | Outline | More Info. | |
GENTECH 3EE3Undergraduate | Engineering Economics | Outline | More Info. | |
GENTECH 3FS3Undergraduate | Financial Systems | Outline | More Info. | |
GENTECH 3MB3Undergraduate | Fundamentals of Marketing | Outline | More Info. | |
GENTECH 3MP3Undergraduate | Management Principles | Outline | More Info. | |
GENTECH 4EM3Undergraduate | Legal and Regulatory Issues | Outline | More Info. | |
GENTECH 4EN3Undergraduate | Entrepreneurial Thinking and Innovation | Outline | More Info. | |
GENTECH 4LM3Undergraduate | Lean Thinking and Practices | Outline | More Info. | |
GENTECH 4PM3Undergraduate | Project Management | Outline | More Info. | |
GENTECH 4SE3Undergraduate | Technology Ethics and Sustainability | Outline | More Info. | |
GENTECH 4SF3Undergraduate | Strategic Management | Outline | More Info. | |
GENTECH 4ST3Undergraduate | Contemporary Issues in Management | Outline | More Info. | |
SFWRTECH 3CS3Undergraduate | Computer Security | Outline | More Info. | |
SFWRTECH 3IT3Undergraduate | Networking Principles | Outline | More Info. | |
SFWRTECH 3OS3Undergraduate | Operating Systems | Outline | More Info. | |
SFWRTECH 3PR3Undergraduate | Procedural and Object Oriented Programming Concepts | Outline | More Info. | |
SFWRTECH 3RQ3Undergraduate | Software Requirements and Specification | Outline | More Info. | |
SFWRTECH 4AI3Undergraduate | Artificial Intelligence | Outline | More Info. | |
SFWRTECH 4CC3Undergraduate | Parallel Programming | Outline | More Info. | |
SFWRTECH 4DA3Undergraduate | Data Analytics and Big Data | Outline | More Info. | |
SFWRTECH 4DM3Undergraduate | Data Mining | Outline | More Info. | |
SFWRTECH 4DS3Undergraduate | Data Structures and Algorithms | Outline | More Info. | |
SFWRTECH 4ES3Undergraduate | Real-Time Systems | Outline | More Info. | |
SFWRTECH 4MA3Undergraduate | Numerical Linear Algebra and Numerical Optimization | Outline | More Info. | |
SFWRTECH 4NN3Undergraduate | Neural Networks and Deep Learning | Outline | More Info. | |
SFWRTECH 4NS3Undergraduate | Advanced Network Security | Outline | More Info. | |
SFWRTECH 4SA3Undergraduate | Software Architecture | Outline | More Info. | |
SFWRTECH 4VE3Undergraduate | Visual Effects and Technology for Animated Production | Outline | More Info. | |
SFWRTECH 4WP3Undergraduate | Advanced Web Programming | Outline | More Info. | |
WHMIS 1A00Undergraduate | Introduction to Health and Safety | More Info. |