Software Development

Launch a dynamic tech career with Bow Valley College’s Software Development Diploma, a hands-on, industry-driven program designed to prepare you for real-world success in software and application development. Learn the complete software development lifecycle—from planning and design to programming, testing, and deployment—while mastering today’s most in-demand programming languages and tools.

Program Overview

Gain practical coding experience through real projects and immersive labs that reflect real-world software challenges. Build a strong foundation in computer logic, object-oriented programming (OOP), UX design, web and cloud technologies, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

You’ll be introduced to modern programming languages like C++, C#, JavaScript, NodeJS, and React, while gaining expertise in HTML, CSS, and database management with Microsoft SQL Server.

Whether you’re planning a career in web development, game design, or software engineering, this program equips you with the tools and tech skills employers are looking for.

Tools & Technology

You’ll work with professional tools and development environments such as:

Note: A Windows-based laptop that meets specific hardware requirements is mandatory. Mac OS is not supported in the School of Technology.

What You'll Learn

Your Future in Tech Starts Here

Graduates are prepared for roles such as:

Bow Valley College offers a flexible and career-focused learning environment in Calgary, Alberta—helping you gain the digital skills needed in Canada’s growing tech sector.

Program Requirements
  • Academic Requirement: Credit in English 30-1, or 65% in English 30-2, or equivalent, Credit in Math 30-1 or Math 30-2, or equivalent
  • ELP Requirement: IELTS 6.0 (6.0), PTE: 59-64, TOEFL: 83, Duolingo: 110
Refund Policy
  • If you withdraw from a credit course, it is your responsibility to tell the Registrar as soon as possible.
  • You must complete a Drop/Withdrawal form.
  • If you want a refund, you have to tell the Registrar that you are withdrawing before the drop deadline.
  • The College calculates your refund based on the date you stopped attending classes.
  • If you withdraw before the first day of classes you will get a 100% refund of tuition (minus the Confirmation Deposit).
  • You will get a 100% refund of mandatory fees and third party fees.
  • If you withdraw after the first day of classes but before the Drop Deadline, you will get a 100% refund of tuition and some fees. Some fees will not be refunded.
  • If you withdraw after the Drop Deadline you will not get a refund.
  • The College does not refund application fees.
  • If you submit proof of Visa/ study permit refusal by November 26 (Visa Approval/Denial Deadline). The $1,500 confirmation deposit and any additional *tuition and fees paid will be refunded. To qualify for a tuition refund students must first drop all registered courses in their MyBVC student portal. Students in these programs are personally responsible for emailing registrar@bowvalleycollege.ca to request their courses be dropped to qualify for a refund.
  • We recommend you review the tuition and fees, refund and important dates and deadlines pages for additional relevant information.
Key Facts
  • Application Fee: $140
  • LOA Deposit: $1,500
  • Annual Tuition Fee: $20,327
  • Total Tuition Fee: $40,660
  • Course Duration: 2 years
  • Credentials: Diploma
  • Intake: Jan 26
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Checklist
  • Academic transcripts (Official Canadian transcripts and official Pathway transcripts must be sent directly from the institution to admissions@bowvalleycollege.ca. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted for review while we wait for official transcripts to arrive.)
  • Passport
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • CV (Include email id, phone no, full address, education, work experience)
  • Your Alberta Student Number (ASN). You already have an ASN if you’ve attended or applied to any school or post-secondary institution in Alberta. Use the ASN Lookup service to find your ASN. If you do not have an ASN, the ApplyAlberta system will assign one to you.
  • When using an authorized agent or representative, please make sure to complete and the Consent to Release Information form. Submit this form through your VAS account.
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