Software Engineer

For students considering careers in Software Engineering, the University of Windsor is an excellent choice. We offer a four year Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Computer Science with a Specialization in Software Engineering. In 2006, Software Engineering was rated as the best career to have in terms of salary, flexible hours and working environments, stress levels, creativity and growth opportunities. 

Software engineering is the discipline of designing, creating and maintaining software by applying technologies and practices from computer science, project management, engineering, application domains, interface design, digital asset management and other fields. The School of Computer Science offers co-op opportunities as well as exchange programs around the world. The courses offered in the School of Computer provide students with the knowledge and experience in programming needed in the workforce upon graduation. With the average Software Engineer making $33.00/hour, it is worth considering. 

For more information on the Bachelor of Science (Computer Science Honours with Specialization in Software Engineering), please visit:
http://www.cs.uwindsor.ca/mi_256

For more information on the School of Computer Science at the University of Windsor, please visit:
http://www.cs.uwindsor.ca/

The minimum admission average to enter in computer science is 70% without co-op and 75% with the co-op option in your top 6 University or mixed classes. It is important to keep in mind that the average student coming into the program has an average of 81%. 

To enroll in the Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Computer Science with Specialization in Software Engineering, you will need the following Grade 12 University or mixed level classes: 
ENG4U - English
MHF4U- Advanced Functions (Recommended MCV4U- Calculus and Vectors)

To apply to the University of Windsor for a Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Computer Science with Specialization in Software Engineering (apply on-line) http://www.ouac.on.ca/

How will you pay for it? Here are some options:

OSAP: https://osap.gov.on.ca/eng/eng_osap_main.html
This is the Ontario Student Assistant Program. Many university students use this system to apply for a student loan to help them pay for school.

Scholarships, Awards & Bursaries: 

The University of Windsor offers several automatic scholarships for applicants to the Bachelor of Science.

Average
75 - 100% If you plan to live in a University of Windsor-owned residence, you will receive a Renewable Residence Entrance Award of $4000 ($500 x 8 terms)

80 - 83.9% Renewable Entrance Scholarship of $4000 ($500 x 8 terms)
84 - 86.9% Renewable Entrance Scholarship of $6000 ($750 x 8 terms)
87 - 89.9% Renewable Entrance Scholarship of $8000 ($1000 x 8 terms)
90 - 93.9% Renewable Entrance Scholarship of $10000 ($1250 x 8 terms)
94 - 95.9% Renewable Entrance Scholarship of $12000 ($1500 x 8 terms)
96 - 97.9% Dean’s Renewable Entrance Scholarship of $14000 ($1750 x 8 terms)
98 - 100% President’s Renewable Entrance Scholarship of $16,000 ($2000 x 8 terms)

For more scholarships and awards check out these two sites:

http://www.uwindsor.ca/awards

Or you can let your computer search for you:
Searching for the awards you will be able to receive is easy. Just log onto the Student information System (SIS) http://www.uwindsor.ca/sis as a GUEST, go “Search for U of W scholarships…” estimate your average for the year, and then hit search. 

Work on Campus with Work Study:http://web4.uwindsor.ca/units/awards/AwardsV2.nsf/inToc/6C1EA31D67CB1B1F85256D80006A5F1A
This program is with the University and is great for students who want to make some extra money but want to focus on school. This program offers jobs on campus with very flexible hours.