Bachelor of Computer Science (Co-op)
| Study location | Canada, Ontario, Waterloo |
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| Type | Bachelor's Degree, College |
| Nominal duration | 3 years, plus 1 Co-op term |
| Study language | English |
| Course code | 1635C |
| Tuition fee | CA$19,069 per year The fee is for the 2024–2025 academic year and includes tuition (CA$15,961), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates for two semesters and are subject to change. |
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| Registration fee | CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
| Entry qualification | High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To qualify for admission, you must have a high school diploma and have completed the following mandatory courses (or their equivalents) with an overall minimum average of 65 percent:
- In addition, you must have completed four additional Grade 12 courses. Note: Higher averages are often required for admission due to competition for available spaces in the program. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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| Language requirements | English If you are not from an English-speaking country, you must provide proof of your English language proficiency by submitting one of the following tests:
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Overview
The Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS) degree is a three-year program, including one paid co-op work term, which prepares graduates for many progressive job opportunities as high-quality software developers.
Building upon the recognized foundations of computer science, students will obtain applied and integrated knowledge and skills in software development emphasizing:
- testing methodologies,
- software project management techniques, and
- a strong awareness of cybersecurity/privacy issues.
Readiness for practice will be developed in a multidisciplinary curriculum focused on experiential learning activities that will encompass knowledge of computer science theory and its application.
The program is innovative in its use of technology to investigate issues, organize and manage inquiry, aid collaboration, and communicate information. Students will be challenged to examine multiple techniques in software design, development, and testing, mastering professional practices that positively impact the quality of the software under development.
Featuring a multidisciplinary curriculum founded on computer science theory and its application, this degree offers experiential learning activities designed to produce career-ready graduates, including project-based learning courses in every semester of the program.
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS) degree is an innovative three-year program, including one co-op work term, which prepares graduates for a number of progressive job opportunities as high-quality software developers who are well-versed to take on modern challenges in high-demand fields such as:
- artificial intelligence
- cybersecurity
- the data-driven enterprise