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It’s a digital world and with this degree, you will have the flexibility to chart your own career path in almost any industry. We offer hands-on learning opportunities and support as you learn computer languages, operation systems, and the mathematics behind computation. University degree holders from another subject area can fast track through this program. This excellent career prep has helped all of our grads find jobs in their chosen fields within two years. UWindsor Computer Science program is tied for first in Ontario university employment rates.
Sample Courses:Introduction to Algorithms and Programming, System Programming, Computer Architecture I: Digital Design, Database Management Systems, Web Information Systems Development
Career Tracks: Web developer, software developer, computer programmer, IT manager, video game developer, graduate studies
Course Requirements: Advanced Functions/MHF4U. English/ENG4U.
Strongly Recommended: Calculus & Vectors/MCV4U
Minimum Average: 70% (70% average of math courses)
Minimum Average (Co-op): 75% (Co-op Programs: 75% + 70% average in all attempted math courses, excluding Data Management/MDM4U)
Mean Average: 82%
* Average over six Grade 12 academic courses.
Learn more about Course EquivalenciesCourse Requirements: Grade 12 Advanced Functions. Grade 12 English.
Strongly Recommended: Grade 12 Calculus & Vectors
Minimum Average: 70% (70% average of math courses)
Minimum Average (Co-op): 75% (Co-op Programs: 75% + 70% average in all attempted math courses, excluding Grade 12 Data Management)
Mean Average: 82%
* Applicants educated outside of Canada must submit evidence of education equivalent to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six Grade 12 academic courses. Grades will be converted to Ontario equivalent grades.
Learn more about Country EquivalenciesUnlock the code to a bright future in this program that is more hands-on than you’ll find almost anywhere else. We partner with industry to get you career ready and we let you specialize in the area that interests you most. If you choose co-op, you’ll find flexible sequencing of four, eight or 12 months. Add another credential to your previous earned university degree, and fast track through the program. Our computer science students are employed in their field within two years. We’re tied for first in grad employment rates in Ontario.
Sample Courses: Principles of Programming Languages, Data Structures and Algorithms, Design and Analysis of Computer Algorithms, Introduction to Software Engineering, Web Information Systems Development
Specialization Options: Artificial Intelligence, Game Development, Multimedia, Networks and Security
Career Tracks: Web developer, software developer, computer programmer, IT manager, video game developer, graduate studies
Course Requirements: Advanced Functions/MHF4U. English/ENG4U.
Strongly Recommended: Calculus & Vectors/MCV4U
Minimum Average: 70% (70% average of math courses)
Minimum Average (Co-op): 75% (Co-op Programs: 75% + 70% average in all attempted math courses, excluding Data Management/MDM4U)
Mean Average: 82%
* Average over six Grade 12 academic courses.
Learn more about Course EquivalenciesCourse Requirements: Advanced Functions. Grade 12 English.
Strongly Recommended: Calculus & Vectors
Minimum Average: 70% (70% average of math courses)
Minimum Average (Co-op): 75% (Co-op Programs: 75% + 70% average in all attempted math courses, excluding Data Management)
Mean Average: 82%
* Applicants educated outside of Canada must submit evidence of education equivalent to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six Grade 12 academic courses. Grades will be converted to Ontario equivalent grades.
Learn more about Country EquivalenciesJoin the real world of artificial intelligence, game development, multimedia, and networks and security from your first day of class. This program is more hands-on than what’s offered elsewhere, and you’ll have lots of opportunities to network with industry leaders. Co-op is available, with flexible scheduling. You’ll find a job in your chosen field within two years of graduation.
Sample Course: Introduction to Algorithms and Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms, Computer Architecture: Digital Design, Advanced Web Design, Game Design, Artificial Intelligence Concepts
Career Tracks: Software developer, video game developer, systems engineer, web developer, network administrator
Course Requirements: Advanced Functions/MHF4U. English/ENG4U.
Strongly Recommended: Calculus & Vectors/MCV4U
Minimum Average: 70% (70% average of math courses)
Minimum Average (Co-op): 75% (Co-op Programs: 75% + 70% average in all attempted math courses, excluding Data Management/MDM4U)
Mean Average: 82%
* Average over six Grade 12 academic courses.
Learn more about Course EquivalenciesCourse Requirements: Grade 12 Advanced Functions. Grade 12 English.
Strongly Recommended: Grade 12 Calculus & Vectors
Minimum Average: 70% (70% average of math courses)
Minimum Average (Co-op): 75% (Co-op Programs: 75% + 70% average in all attempted math courses, excluding Grade 12 Data Management)
Mean Average: 82%
* Applicants educated outside of Canada must submit evidence of education equivalent to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six Grade 12 academic courses. Grades will be converted to Ontario equivalent grades.
Learn more about Country EquivalenciesConsider this — all our grads in this program have found a job in their chosen field within two years of graduation. We are tied for first in graduate employment rate. You’ll have a strong foundation in the application of computer technology in industry and commerce. You’ll gain insight into the latest technologies from our dedicated professors.
Sample Courses: Introduction to Algorithms and Programming, System Programming, Web Information System Development, Database Management Systems
Career Track: Computer and network administration, software engineering, analyst, information systems security officer
Course Requirements: Advanced Functions/MHF4U. English/ENG4U.
Strongly Recommended: Calculus & Vectors/MCV4U
Minimum Average: 70% (70% average of math courses)
Minimum Average (Co-op): 75% (Co-op Programs: 75% + 70% average in all attempted math courses, excluding Data Management/MDM4U)
Mean Average: 82%
* Average over six Grade 12 academic courses.
Learn more about Course EquivalenciesCourse Requirements: Grade 12 Advanced Functions. Grade 12 English.
Strongly Recommended: Grade 12 Calculus & Vectors
Minimum Average: 70% (70% average of math courses)
Minimum Average (Co-op): 75% (Co-op Programs: 75% + 70% average in all attempted math courses, excluding Grade 12 Data Management)
Mean Average: 82%
* Applicants educated outside of Canada must submit evidence of education equivalent to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six Grade 12 academic courses. Grades will be converted to Ontario equivalent grades.
Learn more about Country EquivalenciesDevelop the hard skills you’ll need for creating, designing and maintaining software in this specialized program. You’ll learn to apply the technologies and practices from computer science, project management, engineering, application domains, interface design, digital asset management and other fields to software engineering. UWindsor is tied for first in graduate employment rates. All our grads find jobs in their chosen field within two years of graduation. Not a professional engineering designation.
Sample Courses: Introduction to Algorithms and Programming, Object Oriented Programming Using Java, Data Structures and Algorithms, Software Development, Game Design, Development and Tools, Advanced Web Design, Artificial Intelligence Concepts
Career Tracks: App developer, computer programmer, software engineer, game developer,computer programming, continued study at the graduate level leading to highlevel positions in industry, education and academia, web developer
Course Requirements: Advanced Functions/MHF4U. English/ENG4U.
Strongly Recommended: Calculus & Vectors/MCV4U
Minimum Average: 70% (70% average of math courses)
Minimum Average (Co-op): 75% (Co-op Programs: 75% + 70% average in all attempted math courses,
excluding Data Management/MDM4U)
Mean Average: 83%
* Average over six Grade 12 academic courses.
Learn more about Course EquivalenciesCourse Requirements: Grade 12 Advanced Functions. Grade 12
English.
Strongly Recommended: Grade 12 Calculus & Vectors
Minimum Average: 70% (70% average of math courses)
Minimum Average (Co-op): 75% (Co-op Programs: 75% + 70% average in all attempted math courses,
excluding Grade 12 Data Management)
Mean Average: 83%
* Applicants educated outside of Canada must submit evidence of education equivalent to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six Grade 12 academic courses. Grades will be converted to Ontario equivalent grades.
Learn more about Country EquivalenciesThe combination of STEM and business in this program emphasize technology in a business setting.This is a program with hands-on learning and many networking opportunities to give you a competitive advantage in the worlds of computer programming, gaming, banking, pensions and more.
Sample Courses: Introduction to Algorithms and Programming, Introduction to Business, Principles of Financial Accounting, Business Communications, Objectoriented Programming Using Java, Management Information Systems, System Programming
Specialization Options: Accounting, Business Analytics and Supply Chain Management, Human Resources, International Business, Finance,Marketing, Strategy and Entrepreneurship
Career Tracks: Computer programmer, operations manager, computer and network administrator, game developer, software developer
Professional Designation Possible: CPA (Accounting), CFA (Finance), CHRP (Certified Human Resources Professional)
Course Requirements: Advanced Functions/MHF4U. English/ENG4U.
Strongly Recommended: Calculus & Vectors/MCV4U
Minimum Average: 73% (70% average of all math courses with at least one grade 12 U math course (or equivalent) at 70%)
Minimum Average (Co-op): 78%
Mean Average: 82%
* Average over six Grade 12 academic courses.
Learn more about Course EquivalenciesCourse Requirements: Grade 12 Advanced Functions. Grade 12 English.
Strongly Recommended: Grade 12 Calculus & Vectors
Minimum Average: 73% (70% average of all math courses with at least one grade 12 math course (or equivalent) at 70%)
Minimum Average (Co-op): 78%
Mean Average: 82%
* Applicants educated outside of Canada must submit evidence of education equivalent to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six Grade 12 academic courses. Grades will be converted to Ontario equivalent grades.
Learn more about Country EquivalenciesThere is a growing need for IT professionals with practical expertise in basic hardware concepts and in-depth knowledge of software development, programming, data management systems, web and mobile applications, customer services systems, and networks. Upon completing this program, you will leave with the skills and experience to be one of these IT professionals and be well-prepared to seek professional certification in Information Technology Certificate Professional (ITCP), Associate Information Technology Professional (AITP), and/or Information Systems Professional (ISP).
Sample Courses: Programming for Beginners II, Applied Algorithms and Data Structures, Information Security for IT, Applied Databases, Data Analytics.
Career Tracks: Information technology, consulting firms, public and private sectors, self-employed.
Course Requirements: ENG4U & 1 of MDM4U, MHF4U or MCV4U
Minimum Average: 70% (70% grade in at least one of the stated math courses is also required).
* Average over six Grade 12 academic courses.
Learn more about Course EquivalenciesCourse Requirements: ENG4U & 1 of MDM4U, MHF4U or MCV4U
Minimum Average: 70% (70% grade in at least one of the stated math courses is also required).
* Applicants educated outside of Canada must submit evidence of education equivalent to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six Grade 12 academic courses. Grades will be converted to Ontario equivalent grades.
Learn more about Country Equivalencies"I made some great friends in my program and had the chance to work on interesting group projects. I also was able to establish some great contacts through my job experiences as part of the co-op program. All in all, you will get out of Computer Science what you put into it."
Bryce St. Pierre
BCS in Applied Computing with Minor in Mathematics
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The University of Windsor sits on the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations, which includes the Ojibwa, the Odawa, and the Potawatomi. We respect the longstanding relationships with First Nations people in this place in the 100-mile Windsor-Essex peninsula and the straits – les détroits – of Detroit.