SOFTWARE

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SOFTWARE
WHAT IS SOFTWARE? EXAMPLES OF SOFTWARE:

Software is made of one or more Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook.

computer programs. Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari
Sometimes it means one specific program, Games and mobile applications such
or it can mean all the software on a as:SoundCloud, Spotify,
computer, including the applications and
Instagram, and Pokemon Go
the operating system.
Applications are programs that do a
specific thing, such as a game or a word
processor.
 JOB DESCRIPTION

A SOFTWARE ENGINEER designs, develops, tests, and evaluates

the software and systems.

SOFTWARE ENGINEERS are the creative minds behind the

computer programs
PERSONAL QUALITITES
Problem Solving
Teamwork
Communication Skills
Creativity
Attention to detail
Ability to focus on project
Passion for coding
 Grade Requirements- Applied Science
(Engineering)

Grade 11 Courses Grade 12 Courses

English 11 English 12 or English 12 First Peoples

A language 11 or waiver Chemistry 12
Pre-calculus 11 or Foundations of Pre-calculus 12
Mathematics 12 Physics 12
An approved Social Studies course Calculus 12 (Optional)
Chemistry and Physics 11
 EDUCATION NEEDED
Degree Level
Bachelor's degree; some employers
may prefer a master degree.
UBC/SFU/KPU
Computer Science- 4 Years
UBC/SFU
Software Engineering or
Mathematics- 4 Years

KPU ONLY
Computer Information Systems- 4
Years

Degree Field
Computer Science, Computer
Information Systems, Software
Engineering or Mathematics.
 POST-SECONDARY COSTS
Educational costs (First year course load
$10,683.62
- 37 credits)
Tuition $6,832.42
Student fees $1,203.20
Books and supplies (excluding laptop) $2,648.00
Living Costs $15,308.28
Rent or on-campus housing $6,153.00
Technology (cell phone, laptop) $2,000.00
Meal plan $5,495.28
Personal (clothing, haircuts, and toiletries) and
entertainment (including hobbies, exercise, $960.00
and recreation)
Average Cost $26,000
 WORKING CONDITIONS
Work in well-lighted and comfortable offices or computer
laboratories.
Mostly sitting in front of a computer over many hours, without
getting up.
A very quite area, but you hear a lot of typing sounds.
 ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES
A DVANTAGES D I SADVA NTAGES

The yearly salary is very good. Workers sit for hours at a

Excellent benefits.
You can find this job pretty
much anywhere in the world.
computer, typing on a
keyboard.
Higher risk on personal health.

You only really need a Can be very repetitive at times.

computer to work with.
Ability to work at home.
 EMPLOYMENT SALARY
The average pay for a Software Engineer / Developer / Programmer is C$70,435 per year.
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