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Tech savvy creative thinkers are in demand. When you gain the specialized skills needed to create and maintain standalone and enterprise-level computer software applications and databases, both on premise and on cloud servers, the career possibilities are limitless. As a graduate of Loyalist’s full-time Computer Software & Database Development post-graduate program, you will become fluent in contemporary software development languages and methodologies while building deep content knowledge and database expertise.

How you'll Learn:

Experiential learning, including a semester-long co-op work term

Prepare for a career in computer technology and database development in various industries:

• Learn to validate testing to troubleshoot problems associated with software development.
• Develop, document, deploy and maintain a secure program code based on specifications.
• Apply networking concepts in the development of program code to meet client requirements.
• Gather, document, and analyze software design requirements to architect solutions that meet stakeholder needs.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to maintain effective working relationships.
• Contribute to the successful completion of a project by applying project management principles.
• Apply appropriate strategies for personal and professional development to enhance work performance and conform to workplace expectations.
• Adhere to ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements in the development and management of computing systems and solutions.
• A co-op work term in semester four provides an opportunity to gain first-hand workplace experience.

Co-ops in work terms are valuable work-integrated learning experiences in which students demonstrate outcomes from previous semesters in Canadian industry settings. In addition to building skills and identifying career contacts, co-ops in work terms add industry-relevant experience to students’ résumés. The co-op job market is competitive, and students will be expected to participate actively in their job searches. Students will be supported with information and skills to attain co-ops.