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Bachelor of Computer Science (Co-op) at Algoma University

Algoma University, Canada

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Computer Science (B.Cosc.) is a four-year degree offered in Sault Ste. Marie and Brampton, with an option to embed co-operative education. In the co-op stream students alternate semesters of classroom study with full-time, career-related employment and are mentored by industry experts. Students with a prior degree in any discipline can pursue an accelerated route in as little as 12 months.

Faculty: Faculty of Computer Science and Technology  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: co-op  |  Location: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Core study covers algorithms, data structures, software engineering, computer organization, operating systems and networking, with electives in AI, human-computer interaction and web data management. Specializations: Computer Game Technology, Data Science and AI, Mobile Software Engineering and XR Technologies. Languages taught include SQL, HTML, C++, Java, JavaScript, C and Python.

Career pathways

Computer programmer, database developer, video game developer, web developer, mobile application developer, business systems analyst, project manager, software analyst, systems architect.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Ontario secondary school applicants: six Grade 12 U/M courses including ENG4U, MHF4U and one other U/M Math, with a minimum 70% average (Computer Science, Co-Op, Sault Ste. Marie). Out-of-province applicants: Grade 12 academic English and Mathematics.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Full-time September admission via OUAC; January, May and part-time admission by direct application to Algoma University.

Canadian applicants for full-time September admission apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC): Undergrad 101 for current Ontario high school students, Undergrad 105 for all other applicants. January, May and part-time applicants apply directly on the Algoma U application with a non-refundable $70 CAD application fee.

Application fee for international applicants is $125.00; application fee for non-OUAC applicants is $70.00.

Apply through the official page: https://algomau.ca/admissions/how-to-apply

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