Dependable Software Systems Experts

Add immediate value to your organization by hiring an experienced professional with a unique combination of technical and business skills. 

Graduates of this program are experienced professionals who can add immediate value to your organization through their unique combination of software and business skills. They are prepared to lead teams and projects that enhance IT infrastructure, improve security and operational efficiency, and maintain safety-critical software systems.

The talent you need

To stay at the forefront of this fast-moving industry, you need team leaders who can step into a range of professional roles, from software development and architecture to supporting critical software systems and complex technical frameworks. The MEL in Dependable Software Systems was a career accelerator, empowering students who already had extensive industry experience with new tools and skills. They are the strategic thinkers you need to guide teams and projects, unite staff around a common vision, and envision new possibilities for a more secure future. 

Graduates add value

Our graduates have the technical expertise needed to address evolving software systems demands. They know how to use leading techniques to design and test dependable and secure computing systems, and they have proven their skills and value in a wide range of industries and applications, our graduates are immediately ready to contribute to your organization in a diverse range of positions, such as: 

  • Application Development Lead 
  • Chief Technology Officer
  • Developer Analyst
  • Enterprise Architect
  • Senior Software Engineer
  • Senior Systems Engineer
  • Systems Analyst
  • Technical Product Manager

The MEL in Dependable Software Systems was offered from 2016 to 2023. 

Connect with top talent

Engage with our students through networking events, sponsoring a project or speaking to a class – and start building the connections that could lead to your next hire.

UBC MEL MHLP Employer Engagement Opportunities

Contact us to get started

Partner with us to connect with top talent and raise awareness of your organization. Contact us to explore opportunities to engage with our students and graduates.

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