Bachelor of Computer Science (Co-op)
| Study location | Canada, Ontario, Toronto |
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| Type | Bachelor's Degree, College |
| Nominal duration | 3 years, includes 1 Co-op term |
| Study language | English |
| Course code | BCMS |
| Tuition fee | CA$20,461 per year The fees are for the 2024–2025 academic year and include tuition (CA$18,742), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change. |
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| Registration fee | CA$390 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$90) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
| Accommodation fee | CA$1,800 per month The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month.
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| Entry qualification | High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents) with an overall minimum average of 65 percent:
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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| Language requirements | English If you are not coming from a country where English is the primary language, you must provide proof of English proficiency in one of the following ways:
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Overview
The Bachelor of Computer Science degree program will prepare you to become a resilient, flexible and agile professional who thrives in an increasingly evolving technology environment.
This innovative three-year degree program offers a unique focus on inclusion (including equity, diversity and accessibility), and blends comprehensive technical studies with experiential career-focused learning opportunities. You will explore various areas of computer science, including user interface design, cybersecurity, cloud computing, machine learning, infrastructures, application development and more.
In addition to technical skills and theoretical knowledge in computer science, this program will provide you with core transferable, cross-functional skills, such as creative problem solving and business and technical writing through case analysis and industry projects. You will have the opportunity to gain further industry experience through the program’s mandatory work term, which is designed to connect theoretical understanding with practical experience across various computer science disciplines.
This degree program’s unique focus on inclusion and accessibility will also help you leverage diverse perspectives to develop innovative solutions and work within different team settings.
Skills
Throughout this program, you will develop the following skills:
- inclusive problem solving and critical thinking
- effective communication and ability to collaborate in diverse workplaces
- database design and development
- algorithms and programming languages
- software development lifecycle
- human-centred design and accessibility
- self-management and collaboration
- cybersecurity and cloud computing
- research and ethics
Mandatory Degree Co-op
A work experience that includes at least one term in a formal work environment. In most cases the work term(s) is a paid position that is completed between two academic semesters and requires a minimum of 420 hours of work.
Students must be in good standing and meet all identified requirements prior to participating in the work experience. The successful completion of the co-op work term(s) is required for graduation. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee that a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the mandatory co-op stream regardless of success in securing a work position.
Career opportunities
When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options you can explore:
- Cloud programmer
- Computer programmer
- Data analyst
- Database developer
- DevOps engineer
- Full stack developer
- IT analyst
- Software developer
- System analyst
- UX developer