Why Study SoSy at SFU

• Benefit from small classes where the instructors get to know you by name.
• Gain strong technical, teamwork, and management skills sought after by today’s employers.
• SFU is located in a major technology center that is home to local and international companies in software development, telecommunications, gaming, finance, bioinformatics and more.
• Have the opportunity to obtain up to 20 months of work experience and earn $44,000 - $71,000 through our co-operative education program.
• Be ready upon graduation to seek employment locally with high-tech companies such as Microsoft, IBM, Electronic Arts, RIM, Business Objects, and many others, or explore exciting opportunities abroad.
• Graduate with an industry recognized degree from one of Canada’s most prestigious schools of computing science.
• Be well prepared to continue with graduate studies thanks to our school’s strong research focus.

Our graduates are in demand! Over 85% of students who take advantage of our co-operative education find permanent full-time employment within three months of graduation.