Information Systems Trent University

Overview

In the Information Systems degree from Trent University you earn how to create, manipulate, and speak the language of technology, all while gaining hands-on experience applying these skills in real-world scenarios.

Key Facts:

In Computer Science at Trent, you are concerned with the flow, storage, and access to information both within and across organizational boundaries.  

You are concerned with getting the right information to the right person at the right time. 

 You have a broad systems perspective and an appreciation of both technical matters such as databases, networks, and telecommunications as well as non-technical matters such as ethics, law, and digital culture.  You are a strategic partner of any organization with a valuable combination of technical, business, and systems skills.

Trent's paid co-op is an opportunity for you to gain work-integrated experiential learning that will help you get a head start on your career. The Computer Science co-op assists graduating students in achieving a competitive edge while generating experience within a wide range of sectors. 

Specifically, paid co-op gives you a chance to obtain 12 months of practical experience on the job, develop or enhance technical skills, explore career options, network with a variety of individuals and organizations, learn from mentors, enhance communication and presentation skills, and develop technical writing skills.

Co-opportunities:

As a co-op student in Computer Science you can explore employment opportunities including:

• Software Development
• QA Analysis
• Software Engineering
• Telecommunications
• Cybersecurity Analysis