Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science Minor

About this programme

Computer Science is a rapidly-growing field, generating a great number of employment opportunities. Government agencies are predicting shortages of qualified computing people that will number in the tens of thousands in Canada alone. The Bachelor of Arts with a minor in Computer Science is composed of courses drawn from the systems and business application domains. It is designed to train students in applied computer science and educate them in the social, ethical and legal implications of computing. Graduates of the program may work in fields where a well grounded knowledge in computing is necessary or advantageous. Examples include opportunities is many aspects of business, mathematics and statistics, graphic arts, music production, the video gaming industry, teaching and education, et cetera. People with interests in any of these areas would benefit from the understanding of computer systems and software gained from earning a B.A. Minor in Computer Science. Students must fulfill all the Institutional B.A. degree requirements , including Degree English Requirements and courses listed below: *Students should check upper-level course prerequisites to guide second year course selection. Certain course selections will require completion of a greater number of second-year courses than is required by the Minor. Students must complete at least 4 Computer Science courses (minimum 12 credits) at the 300 or 400 level, excluding CSCI 307, CSCI 308, CSCI 309, CSCI 408, and CSCI 409. When applying to the program, applicants will be charged a non-refundable application fee .