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Computing Studies (Certificate) at Simon Fraser University

Simon Fraser University, Canada

Programme overview

Certificate giving part-time and full-time students an understanding of the fundamentals of computers and programming without specializing in computing science.

Faculty: Faculty of Applied Sciences  |  Department: School of Computing Science  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

At least 18 units of CMPT or MACM courses including 3 units of upper division CMPT courses from a list that includes Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Visual Computing, User Interface Design, Operating Systems, Data Communications and Networking, Computer Security and Distributed Systems. At least half the units must be earned at SFU.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Current SFU Computing Science major, honours or related joint program students may not apply. A C- is required in each CMPT prerequisite and a 2.40 CGPA for 200-400 level CMPT courses.

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.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sfu.ca/students/admission.html

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