Applied Computer Science
Information technology is transforming modern business, accelerating discovery in science, revolutionizing medicine, and expanding the reach of social enterprises. The Bachelor of Applied Computer Science (formerly Informatics) provides students with a deep understanding of how to develop, manage, and deploy technologies and build solutions for organizations. Students are equipped with the knowledge to put their deep understanding of technology with skills to succeed in project management, communications, and management skills to bridge the gap between business and the growing IT job market.
Student skills
- Organization-wide information
needs assessment - Information-flow modelling
and issue resolution - User interface design for complex
programs and devices - Website design and social network management
- Database and resource-tracking
system design - Client relations, expectation management, conflict resolution and negotiation
- Project management
Industries
- Software development
- Online services
- Startups and emerging business
- Telecommunications
- Healthcare
- Government
Past roles
- Web Developer
- Software Developer
- Quality Assurance
- Database Analyst
- Technical Support Specialist
- Information Analyst
- System Administrator
Past employers
- Lockheed Martin Canada
- Cisco Systems
- Bell Canada
- IBM Canada
- SAP Canada
- Department of National Defence
- STI Technologies
- INnetwork INC.
Work term schedule
| Fall | Winter | Summer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd year | Study | Study | Work term 1 |
| 3rd year | Study | Work term 2 | Study |
| 4th year | Work term 3 | Study | Study |
| 5th year | Graduation |
Coursework
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Average pay rates during co-op
| Hourly | $ 19.00 |
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Department
Faculty of Computer Science: Applied Computer Science.