Program description
Computer Science includes the study of both practical applications of modern computer systems to solve real-world problems, and the theoretical principles that apply to all computation and information systems. Computer Scientists are the creators of new software and hardware systems, not simply users of them.
Program options
Degree options
B. Sc. Bachelor of Science, General – 3 years
B. Sc. Bachelor of Science, Major in Computer Science – 4 years
B. Sc. Bachelor of Science, Major in Computer Science (Co-op) – 5 years
B. Sc. Bachelor of Science, Honours in Computer Science – 4 years
B. Sc. Bachelor of Science, Honours in Computer Science (Co-op) – 5 years
Program options
Joint opportunities with mathematics, physics and statistics
Interesting courses and unique opportunities
Co-op options
A Cooperative Option is available in all degree programs, in which students participate in three 4-month work terms, graduating with 12 months of well paid work experience. There are employers in a wide variety of fields in Winnipeg and other national and international locations.
Specializations
- Software Engineering
- Databases
- Human-Computer Interaction and Computer Graphics
- Artificial Intelligence
- Networks and Security
- Computer Systems
- Theoretical Computer Science
Professional opportunities
Which industries hire Computer Science graduates? All of them! Students have worked on special effects for major Hollywood films, software for brain scanners, computer games, smartphone software, and others too numerous to mention. For a sample, please visit coop.cs.umanitoba.ca and click on “History of Employers”. Most work in Computer Science is very collaborative, and strong interpersonal and communication skills are in high demand.
Admission requirements & prerequisites
Direct entry option
- Manitoba high school graduation, with five full credits at the Grade 12 level, in courses designated S, G or U.
- A minimum 85% average over the following, with no less than 60% in each course:
- English 40S
- Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S (recommended) or Applied Mathematics 40S
- Biology 40S, Chemistry 40S, Computer Science 40S, or Physics 40S
This entry option is open to high school students or high school graduates who have not completed any university or college courses. Specific program requirements will vary; details of these requirements are available on each program’s application page.
Advanced entry option
24 credit hours in U1 (or an approved bachelors program)
This entry option is open to students who have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours of university level study. Specific program requirements will vary; details of these requirements are available on each program’s application page.
High school prerequisites
High school prerequisites: Depending on major, may include Biology 40S, Chemistry 40S, Physics 40S, Pre-Calculus Math or Applied Math 40S
Many programs will require or recommend specific high school courses over and above their admission requirements. These high school prerequisites are not always required to enter the program, but they must be completed to enrol in certain university courses within it. If a student does not have a particular prerequisite when they enter the program, they may complete an equivalent upgrading course at university that will satisfy the prerequisite requirement.
More details on admission requirements, application dates and how to apply is available on the Faculty of Science apply for admission page.
What is unique about this program at the U of M?
All Computer Science degree programs except the Joint and General programs are accredited through the Computer Science Accreditation Council of the Canadian Information Processing Society. This is an internationally recognized certification.Students in Major and Honours programs (excluding Joint programs) must take 30 credit hours of electives from other departments, making it possible to combine Computer Science with study in a wide variety of fields (Management, Engineering, Music, Psychology, and many more – the choice is yours).
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