Explored in this piece is the Bachelor of Applied Information Sciences – Software Systems Design program, which Centennial College was chosen to facilitate to meet the demand for software designers.

1. A Unique Bachelor Program Experience in Software Systems
Design
Attending a bachelor program at college is an extremely unique experience — and not just
because four-year programs are more commonly offered at universities. While the training
students receive in these undertakings holds up in the workforce, it is executed very differently
than the training students gain at a university. This is mainly due to a balance between theory and
practical application.
One of the Bachelor programs at Centennial College is the software systems development
program undertaking — officially known as Bachelor of Applied Information Sciences - Software
Systems Design. It is the only offering of its kind in the province after the Ministry of Training,
Colleges and Universities chose Centennial College to help meet the critical need in North America
for highly specialized software designers. Here is how Centennial College does that.
Admission Requirements: Requirements vary depending on students’ previous education. For
example, students who are applying directly after completing high school must have an Ontario
Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent as well as at least six Grade 12U, Grade 12M, or
OAC credits with an overall average of 65 per cent or higher. Those who are mature applicants,
meanwhile, are required to be 21 years of age or older by December 31 of the program year and
provide proof of: English Grade 12U, OAC, or equivalent and Mathematics Grade 12U, 12M or
equivalent; a complete academic history (transcripts or international evaluation) and a resume
detailing work experience. It worth noting that those who already have a Computer
Programmer/Analyst diploma from an Ontario community college or similar program from another
college or university may be eligible to obtain this bachelor of applied sciences degree in two
years.
Program Structure: Facilitated from program campus, the Centennial College’s software
systems design is focused heavily on offering students the opportunities to apply what they
learn in theoretical lectures. As such, much of the learning occurs in labs that have been designed
to meet the needs of the curriculum, which covers topics such as website design and
development, object oriented programming, systems analysis and design, database design and
modeling, database communications and networks, internet programming, architecting database
solutions, emerging technologies and more. Students also apply their knowledge to a work term
during summer between second and third year, which not only enhances their learning but also
their resumes.
Possible Learning Outcomes: Because students can specialize in mobile application
development or service-oriented architecture and cloud computing, they have various career
options upon graduation. Students are fully ready to apply for positions as: software developers,
software engineers, systems analysts, business analysts, web application developers, IT project
managers, and computer programmers/analysts. Additionally, the program has forged
relationships with post-secondary institutions that allow students to continue their studies while
using their credits towards their education and shortening study time.