Bachelor of Science with Computer Science Major

About this programme

Study the nature and techniques of problem solving through computation. As you progress through your major, you discover how computer science influences—and is influenced by—many fields of study, including science, design studies, humanities, health care and business. Because working with community partners is at the core of what we do, you leave our program with a resumé that includes industry experience and a well-developed professional network. You graduate with the skills you need to realize your potential as a software developer, game developer, data specialist or information security professional. Get prepared for these, as well as many other, career options. As a first-year student, you are introduced to foundational principles of computer science and begin to work on problems for real-world clients. Your second year offers a breadth of core computer science courses and you learn about the four streams of the computer science major. This is a time to explore the incredible variety within this discipline and to get a feel for where your interests and talents intersect. In years three and four, you integrate the tools and methods you learned in your first two years into senior-level projects with other students. As you develop confidence in your area of focus, you also become comfortable working collaboratively with your classmates, easing the transition into a profession or to graduate studies at the end of four years. When you major in computer science, you choose to complete a general computer science major or focus on one of three streams: