Computer Science and BCS

 

Driven, adaptable and focused! We have over 300 Co-op students with these qualities who are part of the program. Students complete a minimum of four work terms, giving you various levels of experience suitable for many positions.

Undergraduate students in Computer Science learn the fundamentals of programming constructs, models, and design before taking a Co-op position. Required courses integrate core computational and mathematical concepts give the students an excellent base for learning and applying technical skills in your company. These students are passionate about computers and are eager to learn and contribute their knowledge and ideas to your team.

In addition to the four-year undergraduate program, we also offer the Bachelor of Computer Science--a two-year degree program designed for university graduates making a career transition into information technology or who are combining their 1st degree with computer science. These Co-op students have previous work experience, excellent communication skills and a passion for applying computer fundamentals to a variety of industries.

Student Availability

Employment
Starts In
Level Number of Months Available Academic Year Level
January Juniors
Seniors
4 or 8 months
4 to 16 months
2
3
May Juniors
Seniors
BCS
4 or 8 months
4 to 16 months
4 months
2
3
3
September Juniors
Seniors
BCS
4 or 8 months
4 to 12  months
4 months
2
3
3

Student Skillsets

  • Software design, development and programming
  • Software testing and debugging
  • Webpage design and maintenance
  • Database design
  • Graphical User Interface development
  • Operating Systems
  • Network and Distributed Systems
  • Graphics
  • Technical writing and documentation

Hire a Student

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