Bachelor of Computer Science - Accelerated at Algoma University

*Upon completion of the one-year program, graduates choose between a 3-year General Bachelor of Computer Science OR a General Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Students who complete the accelerated program can continue on to the fourth year of the program and earn a four-year honours degree.

Today’s society is living in a revolution powered by computers. The growth in the past decade in both computer technology and applications has been phenomenal. The demand for graduates with computer science degrees is high, and is expected to remain high in the decades to come, despite the troubled economy. By earning a degree in computer science, students are filling the need and high demand for computer scientists in today’s technologically advanced society. Plus, with a background in computer science, students have access to some of the highest starting salaries in today’s workplace.

In the accelerated program, students will learn:

• Software development – students learn Java, C++, C, and Scripting
• Android programming
• Data structures and programming
• Database programming – database design, SQL, Oracle, and Access
• Assembly language programming
• Operating systems – I/O, file management, process and scheduling on Unix, and Windows
• Networking – IPs, packets, general ISO structure of networks – applied/practical networks – installing software, managing mail, and more

This program is also a great choice and option for those interested in software engineering.