Program Overview:

The Bachelor of Computer Science degree program will prepare you to become a resilient, flexible and agile professional who thrives in an increasingly evolving technology environment. 

This innovative three-year degree program offers a unique focus on inclusion (including equity, diversity and accessibility), and blends comprehensive technical studies with experiential career-focused learning opportunities. You will explore various areas of computer science, including user interface design, cybersecurity, cloud computing, machine learning, infrastructures, application development and more.

In addition to technical skills and theoretical knowledge in computer science, this program will provide you with core transferable, cross-functional skills, such as creative problem solving and business and technical writing through case analysis and industry projects. You will have the opportunity to gain further industry experience through the program’s mandatory work term, which is designed to connect theoretical understanding with practical experience across various computer science disciplines. This degree program’s unique focus on inclusion and accessibility will also help you leverage diverse perspectives to develop innovative solutions and work within different team settings. 

Program Map

Curriculum Map

Program Curriculum and Pre-Requisite Planner

Program Learning Outcomes: 

As a graduate, you will be prepared to reliably demonstrate the ability to:

• Apply professional ethics, accountability, and equity to computer science principles to promote diversity and cultivate inclusion within global and social contexts.
• Design and implement secure solutions to support the virtual infrastructure and application development needs for the project.
• Analyze problems to create and implement solutions within the limitations of computer science.
• Design and develop robust software systems that meet functional and non-functional  requirements for multiple industries and technical ecosystems.
• Design and build human-centred applications that enhance user experience and support clients in achieving business goals.
• Create and validate business solutions using mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles, and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrate interpersonal, team building and leadership skills, while participating in a variety of work environments. 
• Develop critical thinking and research practices to facilitate lifelong learning for personal and professional development.
• Apply knowledge of database design and management to support software development processes.
• Communicate complex information using a variety of formats to audiences with different levels of technical knowledge.

Pathway options

As a Seneca student, explore pathway options from your current program to the Bachelor of Computer Science program.