Undergraduate Programs of Study

The Department of Computer Science offers the following types of undergraduate programs:

B.Sc. Programs
All B.Sc. programs require the completion of 120 credit hours (40 courses). The typical completion time is 4 years. Students must attain a Major GPA and Program GPA of 65% in order to graduate, and the Honours designation has higher requirements.

B.Sc. in Computer Science

  • Our general program.
  • Takes four years to complete, on average.

B.Sc. Honours in Computer Science

  • Build broader and stronger knowledge in computer science, particularly in specific subject areas.
  • Become better qualified for admission to graduate programs and for industrial jobs requiring a specific background, etc.

B.Sc. in Computer Science, Business Area of Concentration

  • Build up strong business skills in addition to your CS knowledge.

B.Sc. in Computer Science with Creative Technologies Concentration

  • Build up creative technologies concentration skills in addition to your CS knowledge.

B.Sc. Combined Major in Computer Science and Mathematics

  • Build up strong mathematical skills in addition to your CS knowledge.
  • Advantageous in academic, research, and industrial R&D fields.

B.Sc. Honours Combined Major in Computer Science and Mathematics

  • Really gives you an edge if you wish to pursue an academic or research career.

B.Sc. in Software Systems Development

  • Build knowledge and skill for developing large software systems.
  • Beneficial for either working in a large IT department or starting your own software company.

Post-Diploma B.Sc.

  • If you have a two-year diploma in CIS or CST from SIAST, this is a perfect opportunity to obtain a B.Sc. degree.
  • All of your credits from SIAST will be recognized by the U of R.
  • Take 20 additional courses (average of two years), you have a B.Sc.!

Diploma in Computer Science

  • Takes two years, on average, if you do not already have a degree from a university.
  • May take only one year if you already have a degree.

Minors

Minor in Computer Science

  • If you are a student majoring in another program at the U of R, you may add "Minor in Computer Science" to your diploma.
  • The additional computer knowledge has helped many graduates in finding good jobs.

Minor in Creative Technologies

  • If you are a student majoring in another program at the U of R, such as Computer Science, you may add "Minor in Creative Technologies" to your diploma.
  • The additional knowledge may open opportunities to apply your Computer Science in creative fields.

For complete information and details about each of the above programs, click the corresponding program title above. If you have any further, specific questions, please contact us