Alumni Showcase: DSS

Read about the successful graduates of the MEL in Dependable Software Systems program, who have gained the technical skills and business knowledge to increase their employment opportunities and advance their careers.

Our students are diverse – coming from across Canada and around the world to spend 12 months learning from renowned UBC experts and advancing their knowledge of designing and maintaining safety-critical software. They also learn the language of business, gaining fundamental insight into business strategy and leadership through courses offered by UBC Sauder’s Robert H. Lee Graduate School.

It’s a unique interdisciplinary degree program that is enabling our graduates to move into new industries, take on positions of increased responsibility and confidently lead teams and complex projects.

Learn more about this innovative professional master’s degree from our students.

Read their stories

Imagine how the 12-month MEL in Dependable Software Systems could benefit you.

Vinod Kotiya

With more than a decade of high-level experience in information technology – including working for India’s and Bangladesh’s largest power company – Vinod Kotiya returned to school to update his technical skills and gain new expertise in business, strategy and leadership.

Dicky Wong

Returning to school after several decades in the workforce was a big decision – but Dicky Wong says it was worth moving out of his comfort zone to refresh his technical knowledge and deepen his communication and leadership skills.

Sohum Bilawal Joshi

As a student in the MEL in Dependable Software Systems, Sohum Bilawal made the most of his experience by building connections – between courses, ideas, and people.

Namratha Rao

The MEL in Dependable Software Systems enabled Namratha Rao to shift into a new technology area while doing what she loves best – leading teams of people to solve complex technical problems.

Oksana Hlushko

The MEL in Dependable Software Systems was the stepping stone Oksana Hlushko was looking for to move to a new country, expand her technical and business skills, and pursue more advanced positions in her field.

Scott Greene

Whether at a biotech company working on biomedical instruments or at Teck Resources optimizing the haul cycle of the world’s largest trucks, Scott Greene excels by uniting his technical skills and leadership strengths.

Neha Bedi

When it came to choosing a grad program, Neha Bedi saw in UBC a unique culture of collaborative research, with the technical and business courses in the MEL program challenging students to see problems from different perspectives in order to develop cross-disciplinary and innovative software solutions.

Krupa Harthi

Krupa Harthi says the one-year program in Dependable Software Systems has “made me a different person” — one whose experience and technical skills in avionics software engineering are now complemented by her new strengths in leadership, teamwork and project management.

Touraj Vaziri

Before enrolling in the MEL, Touraj Vaziri spent three years with Brock Solutions, developing automation systems for the aviation industry. Wanting to launch the next stage of his professional career, he saw the MEL as an opportunity to acquire formal training in business and leadership to balance his strong technical skills.

Tunde Akinniyi

When Tunde Akinniyi learned about the MEL in Dependable Software Systems, he immediately knew it was the right fit for him with its industry focus, technically advanced classes, one-year time frame and opportunities to develop his business and leadership skills.

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Application Deadlines

2023 Application Deadlines

The online application portal for 2024 admission opens on January 1, 2023.

Round 1: March 30, 2023
Round 2: June 30, 2023
Round 3 (Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents of Canada, and US citizens only): August 30, 2023

See how to apply section for full details.

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