Overview

The Computer Science degree programme delivered by Conestoga College 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.

Key Facts

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.
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 programme.

Careers

The Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS) degree is an innovative three-year programme, 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, and the data-driven enterprise
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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Software Engineering Fundamentals

Computer Systems Architecture Fundamentals

Project I: Software Implementation and Unit Testing

Scientific and Technical Communications

Linear Algebra and Discrete Mathematics

Programming

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Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

90 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Waterloo, Canada

Disciplines

Computer Sciences View 265 other Bachelors in Computer Sciences in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or 19 years of age or older

Six 4U/M courses with a minimum cumulative average of 65% with the following required courses:

ENG4UAny 4U mathAny four additional 4U/M courses

The minimum cumulative average required for consideration is 65%. Higher averages are often required for admission due to competition for available spaces in the program.

Technological requirements

All students entering this program must:

have a laptop computer that meets minimum specified requirements
own and maintain their laptop
bring their laptop on the first day of classes.

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Tuition Fees

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16440 CAD / year

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6354 CAD / year

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Living costs

Waterloo

Canada

810 - 1447 CAD / month

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