At Bow Valley College in Calgary, Canada, Software Development - Apprenticeship Style Diploma is offered as a diploma in Software Engineering programme. The programme runs for 4 semesters. Tuition is CAD 17,941 per total for local students.
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Software Engineering
Duration: 4 semesters
Local tuition: CAD 17,941 / total
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Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Software Development - Apprenticeship Style Diploma is a four-term program at Bow Valley College that combines classroom study with a structured apprenticeship model. Starting in Term 2, students work part-time with an employer partner on real industry projects while completing their accredited college diploma, gaining practical experience alongside their coursework. The curriculum covers full-stack web development, mobile application development, and cloud and enterprise computing, preparing graduates for a range of roles across the technology industry. By pairing academic instruction with paid, employer-based project work, the program is designed to build workplace-ready skills and professional connections before graduation. The program is offered to domestic applicants only and is not currently open to international students. Graduates leave with both a diploma and direct industry experience, positioning them for entry-level software development roles in web, mobile, and enterprise computing.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Admission requires credit in English Language Arts 30-1, or a minimum of 65% in English Language Arts 30-2, or equivalent, together with credit in Math 30-1 or Math 30-2, or equivalent, or satisfactory results on the Bow Valley College Admission and Placement Test. Applicants whose first language is not English must also meet the college's English language proficiency requirements.
