Journey to becoming a Software Architect

Software architects are individuals who are in charge of developing and designing software. They create create software solutions for end users which could include things such as user interfaces and coding programs. The tasks of a software architect include conceiving, experimenting with, and presenting architectural approaches to software applications. These people must stay up to date with latest developments in software and must make sure the cost of their software is taken into consideration. 


In order to become a software architect, one must first obtain a bachelor's degree. There are no degrees specific to software architects, therefore it's good to major in programs such as software engineering, computer science or math, as these help in obtaining the knowledge required for an architect. Candidates don't always become software architects right away, however they can start off in positions such as an analyst or a computer programmer and work their way up to becoming and architect. 

Post-secondary paths:

School: McMaster University

Degree: Software Engineering

Admission requirements:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
• Grade 12 English (ENG4U)
• Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)
• Grade 12 Chemistry (SCH4U)
• Grade 12 Physics (SPH4U)
• Two additional Grade 12 university-level or university/college-level courses
• Minimum Average: high 80s to low 90s.

School: University of Toronto -- St. George Campus

Degree: Computer Science

Admission requirements:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
• Grade 12 English (ENG4U)
• Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)
• Four additional Grade 12 university-level or university/college-level courses
• Average: High 80s to low 90s

School: University of Ottawa

Degree: Mathematics

Admission requirements:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
• Grade 12 English (ENG4U) -or- Grade 12 Français (FRA4U)
• Grade 12 Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
• Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)
• Three additional Grade 12 university-level or university/college-level courses
• Minimum Average: Low 80s to Mid 80s.

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