软件开发在我们的日常生活中扮演着至关重要的角色，无论是在我们驾驶的车辆，我们乘坐的飞机，我们使用的计算机应用程序还是我们所需的医疗设备中。智能传感器，大数据，互联网以及信息技术的众多新发展都需要复杂的软件来发挥其潜力。我们需要研究人员为即将到来的计算环境的这一前沿探索和开发做出贡献。软件工程博士学位课程为您提供机会，通过应用数学，计算机科学和软件工程概念来加深您对复杂工程方法的理解。当您创建解决行业相关研究问题的软件工程工具时，您将受益于蒙特利尔银行，电信，图形，计算机游戏和模拟领域杰出的软件开发社区。
The PhD in Software Engineering program leads to the highest degree offered by the Faculty and is designed to provide students an opportunity to obtain the greatest possible expertise in their chosen field through intensive research. Advancement of analytical and/or experimental knowledge through a combination of specialized courses and a research thesis under the supervision of an experienced researcher forms the main component of the doctoral program. Where possible, research of interest to industry is encouraged. The objective of the PhD in Software Engineering program is to educate highly qualified researchers required for the expansion of fundamental knowledge and technological innovation through research and development, as well as the needs of institutions of higher learning.