Bachelor of Computer Science ‑ Major in Software Development

Design the Systems the World Runs On

Software Development at Dalhousie is more than writing code. It’s about designing, building, and maintaining complex software systems that are scalable, reliable, and built to last. You’ll gain the technical foundation and real-world experience to tackle modern software challenges - from mobiel apps to massive cloud infrastructures - while exploring areas that excite you, from healthcare and finance to AI, gaming, and public systems.

This major prepares you to:

• Architect and build large-scale, high-performance software systems.
• Master modern development frameworks and cloud-native technologies.
• Lead development teams using industry-standard agile processes.
• Ensure software quality through advanced testing and security protocols.

Career in Software Development