Campus Duration Credential Awarded School
Newnham 6 Semesters (3 Years) Bachelor Degree School of Information Technology Administration & Security

About the Proposed Program

At Seneca Polytechnic, we develop new programs to respond to the needs of employers and the changes of an evolving labour market.

Seneca’s new proposed Bachelor of Computer Science degree program will prepare you to become a resilient, flexible and agile professional who thrives in an increasingly evolving technology environment.  

This innovative three-year degree program provides a unique focus on inclusion (including equity, diversity and accessibility), which will allow you to blend comprehensive technical studies with experiential career-focused learning opportunities. You will explore various areas of computer science, including user interface design, cybersecurity, cloud computing, machine learning, infrastructures, application development and more.  

In addition to technical skills and theoretical knowledge in computer science, this program will provide you with core transferable, cross-functional skills, such as creative problem solving and business and technical writing through case analysis and industry projects. You will have the opportunity to gain further industry experience through the program’s mandatory work term, which is designed to connect theoretical understanding with practical experience across various computer science disciplines. This degree program’s unique focus on inclusion and accessibility will also help you leverage diverse perspectives to develop innovative solutions and work within different team settings.

This program is currently pending ministry approval with its first start planned for September 2024.

Program Highlights

  • a mix of delivery modes throughout the program 
  • innovative curriculum rooted in inclusion, which includes equity, diversity and accessibility, alongside a complementary emphasis on interdisciplinary skills to broaden graduates’ career opportunities
  • comprehensive courses focused on technical skills in computer science, cybersecurity and cloud computing to enhance your knowledge
  • access to state-of-the-art specialized computer labs, active learning classrooms and online environments
  • a wide range of experiential learning opportunities, including a capstone project and industry-relevant case analyses
  • paid work-integrated learning experience that enables you to build your professional network and ground your academic work in a real-industry environment alongside experts in the field

Your Career

Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:

  • Cloud programmer 
  • Computer programmer 

  • Data analyst  

  • Database developer  

  • DevOps engineer

  • Full stack developer

  • IT analyst  

  • Software developer 

  • System analyst

  • UX developer