Duration
Location
Trafalgar Road Campus
(Oakville)
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Overview
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Courses
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Admission Requirements
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Careers
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Co-op
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Degree Completion
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Learning Outcomes
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Internship
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Fees & Financial Aid
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FAQs
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Labs & Technology
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Financial Planning Certification
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Professional Sales Certificate
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Program Transition
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Earn your Masters degree
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Transfer Opportunities
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Clinical Placements
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Articulation Agreements
Learn computer science skills that matter in today's workplace.
Program Overview
Specialize in cloud computing, data analytics or game engineering
Stand out from the crowd by specializing in one of three growing fields of computer science: cloud computing, data analytics or game engineering. You'll be introduced to each of these areas in your first year of studies. Beginning in your second, you'll take eight courses in the area of your choice. Each field requires specific skills not taught in traditional diploma and degree programs.
Build a strong foundation in computer science
Not a computer expert? No problem! You'll begin with the basics in your first year, learning about computer programming, networks, mathematics, scripting and database modelling. More than 80% of our Computer Science degree curriculum consists of core courses designed to develop fundamental skills that will prepare you to work in all areas of computer science, both now and in the future.
Internship, co-op and applied research opportunities
At Sheridan, we believe the best way to learn is through hands-on experience. Between your third and fourth year of studies, you can work for our industry partners through a four-month internship or a paid co-op placement that can last up to 16 months. You can also sharpen your research skills by providing computer science support to any of Sheridan's various applied research projects.
Choose between a capstone or thesis
Your education should support your future goals. In your fourth year, you'll have the option of working on either a capstone project or thesis. Capstones involve developing a solution to a significant problem and may include an external client or partner — ideal if you're seeking employment immediately after graduation. The thesis research project option is also offered in case you intend to pursue graduate studies in computer science.
Enjoy flexible pathways
It's always good to keep your options open. Our Computer Science degree shares many common core courses with our Mobile Computing degree, making it easy to transfer from one to the other. If you want to change specializations after two years, you'll only need to make up two courses.
And if you're interested in furthering your studies after graduation, our honours bachelor's degree is accepted for graduate admission at a broad range of institutions in Canada and internationally.
Apply to your specialization of choice
When applying to this program, you'll identify your specialization of choice using one of the following codes:
- PBCPCC: Specialty in Cloud Computing
- PBCPDA: Specialty in Data Analytics
- PBCPGE: Specialty in Game Engineering
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Faculty of Applied Science & Technology
Designation
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Location
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Courses
Creative, innovative learning is at the core of all Sheridan’s courses. Here are the courses you’ll take in this program.
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Semester 1
CODE TITLE CREDITS PROG 10004 Programming Principles 4 Computer Science as a Field of Work and Study 3 MATH 10025 Mathematics for Computing 3 TELE 10025 Edge to Core: Network Foundations 3 ENGL 17889GD Composition and Rhetoric 3 Total: 16 -
Semester 2
CODE TITLE CREDITS INFO 16206 Scripting and Web Languages 3 PROG 10065 Interactive Application Development 4 DBAS 20146 Database Modeling 3 MATH 11044 Linear Algebra 3 Breadth Elective 3 Total: 16 -
Semester 3
CODE TITLE CREDITS Operating Systems and Network Services 3 PROG 24310 Programming Languages 3 MATH 29599 Calculus 3 SYST 19207 Computer Systems Architecture 3 Specialization 1 3 Breadth Elective 3 Total: 18 -
Semester 4
CODE TITLE CREDITS PROG 27545 Web Application Design & Implementation 3 PROG 23672 Data Structures and Algorithms 4 MATH 37198 Statistics for Data Science 3 Specialization 2 3 Breadth Elective 3 Total: 16 -
Semester 5
CODE TITLE CREDITS INFO 23431 Intro to Information Systems Security 3 PROG 30000 Enterprise Software Systems 3 SYST 30049 Software Design 3 Specialization 3 3 Specialization 4 3 COWT 10023 Co-operative Education Internship Forum 0 Breadth Elective 3 Total: 18 -
Semester 6
CODE TITLE CREDITS SYST 30102 OS Analysis & Design 3 SYST 30025 Software Engineering 4 Specialization 5 3 Specialization 6 3 Breadth Elective 3 Total: 16 Internship (4 summer months) or Co-op (16 months) -
Semester 7
CODE TITLE CREDITS INFO 47546 Theory of Computation 3 Professional Elective 3 Capstone/Applied Research Proposal OR Thesis Proposal 3 Specialization 7 3 Breadth Elective 3 Total: 15 -
Semester 8
CODE TITLE CREDITS Professional Elective 3 Professional Elective 3 Capstone/Applied Research Project OR Thesis 6 Specialization 8 3 Breadth Elective 3 Total: 18 -
Specialization courses
Cloud computing
- Specialization 1: Internet of Things
- Specialization 2: Storage Systems
- Specialization 3: Virtualization
- Specialization 4: Cloud Infrastructure
- Specialization 5: Distributed & Parallel Computing
- Specialization 6: Security & Privacy in the Cloud
- Specialization 7: Cloud Economics
- Specialization 8: Cloud Monitoring & Governance
Data analytics
- Specialization 1: Business Processes
- Specialization 2: Data Analysis & Visualization 1
- Specialization 3: Big Data Management & Processing
- Specialization 4: Data Analysis & Visualization 2
- Specialization 5: Data Warehouse Design & Implementation
- Specialization 6: Machine Learning Techniques
- Specialization 7: Data Mining
- Specialization 8: Business Communication
Game engineering
- Specialization 1: Gameplay Programming 1
- Specialization 2: Game Engine Architecture
- Specialization 3: Gameplay Programming 2
- Specialization 4: Computer Graphics & Animation
- Specialization 5: Artificial Intelligence for Games
- Specialization 6: Game Tools and Data-Driven Design
- Specialization 7: Multiplayer Games
- Specialization 8: Games in Emerging Technologies & Hardware
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Faculty of Applied Science & Technology
Designation
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Location
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Admission Requirements
Program Eligibility
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:
- English, Grade 12 (ENG4U)
plus
- Mathematics, Grade 12 Advanced Functions (MHF4U or equivalent) or Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U or equivalent)
- Four other Grade 12 subjects at the U or M level
- Minimum 65% overall average
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- Two semesters of postsecondary education including required courses with a minimum 65% overall average
Recommended: Any Grade 12 science (U or M), Computer Science or Computer Engineering Technology
Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship
Sheridan is pleased to provide an entrance scholarship in the amount of $2,000 to select applicants in this degree program. View Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship details for eligibility criteria and more.
Applicant Selection
Eligible applicants are selected on the assessment of their previous academic achievement (the average of their six highest senior-level credits, including required courses).
Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program will be assessed and advised individually and may be considered for other, related programs.
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Faculty of Applied Science & Technology
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Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Location
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Career Opportunities
In addition to preparing you for all types of work in the industry, Sheridan’s Computer Science degree is designed to make you job-ready in the specialized field of your choice.
Roles you may be qualified for upon graduation include:
- Computer and information systems managers
- Computer engineers
- Information systems analysts and consultants
- Database analysts and data administrators
- Software engineers and designers
- Computer programmers and interactive media developers
- Computer network technicians
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Faculty of Applied Science & Technology
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Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Location
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Co-op
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Faculty of Applied Science & Technology
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Honours Baccalaureate Degree
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Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Degree Completion
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Faculty of Applied Science & Technology
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Honours Baccalaureate Degree
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1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Interpret the structural and functional characteristics of computer systems in terms of their theoretical foundations, technological implementation and the processes involved in their operation.
- Apply mathematical and scientific reasoning to the modelling and analysis of computational and real-world systems.
- Formulate solutions to computational problems using a variety of strategies, including common problem-solving paradigms, ad hoc analysis and critical thinking.
- Create software systems and reusable software modules in accordance with technical requirements, organizational standards, user-oriented design principles and societal considerations.
- Manage individual and team-based projects using appropriate project life-cycle methodologies across all phases, including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing and deployment.
- Employ effective communication strategies to exchange ideas with technical and non-technical audiences.
- Exercise professional conduct, ethical standards, and social responsibility in the context of computing practice.
- Use self-directed learning to meet unfamiliar, unexpected or emerging challenges in the field of computing.
- Employ empirical and analytical research methodologies to address open-ended and complex problems in computing.
- Integrate real-world requirements, constraints and domain knowledge into the design and implementation of computational systems.
- Create sophisticated and innovative solutions that demonstrate proficiency in a chosen specialization area by integrating domain-specific knowledge, technologies and methodologies.
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Faculty of Applied Science & Technology
Designation
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Location
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Internship
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Faculty of Applied Science & Technology
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Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Location
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Program Fees
Fees shown here are estimates only. Fees are in Canadian dollars and include tuition, health insurance and ancillary charges.
The fees shown here are for the 2021–2022 academic year, and are subject to change. The fees displayed are for the first two (2) academic terms of study at Sheridan unless otherwise noted; fees for subsequent terms are not reflected on this website.
Program Fees
Fees for this program are paid to the University of Toronto Mississauga.
Program Fees
Fees for this program are paid to Brock University.
Program Fees
Fees shown here are estimates only. Fees are in Canadian dollars and include tuition, health insurance and ancillary charges.
For Canadian Students
The fees shown here are for the 2021-2022 academic year, and are subject to change. The fees displayed are for the first two (2) academic terms of study at Sheridan unless otherwise noted; fees for subsequent terms are not reflected on this website. For English Language Studies, depending on your level placement, your program completion time may differ.
For International Students
The fees shown here are for Fall 2021, and are subject to change. The English Language Studies program is offered to international students in 7-week sessions. The fees displayed are for each 7-week session and include tuition and health insurance. Depending on your level placement, your program completion time may differ.
Fees for Canadian students
$7,951.00Notes: Co-op students must pay an additional fee of $535 in the term prior to each co-op work term.
Fees for International students
$20,978.00Financial Aid & Awards
Your education is a big investment, and we're here to help! Keep an eye on our Financial Aid & Awards page for regular updates, and check out these important links:
Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship
Sheridan is pleased to provide an entrance scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to select applicants in this degree program. View Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship details for eligibility criteria and more.
Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship
Sheridan is pleased to provide an entrance scholarship in the amount of $1,500 to select applicants in this degree program. View Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship details for eligibility criteria and more.
Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship
Sheridan is pleased to provide an entrance scholarship in the amount of $2,500 to select applicants in this degree program. View Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship details for eligibility criteria and more.
Bursaries for Grade 12 Students Pursuing Studies Toward a Career in Law
The annual Bursary Program for grade 12 students pursuing careers in the justice sector at an Ontario university or college is now open! Bursaries are offered by the Association of Justices of the Peace of Ontario (AJPO), the Association of Ontario Judges (AOJ) and the Ontario Superior Court Judges’ Association (OSCJA). Each association offers one bursary per year in each of their judicial regions for a total of 22 bursaries province-wide!
Applications close on May 26. Spread the word to students! Visit the Bursary web page for more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Labs & Technology
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Financial Planning Certification
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Professional Sales Certificate
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Honours Baccalaureate Degree
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Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Program Transition
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Honours Baccalaureate Degree
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Earn your Masters degree
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Honours Baccalaureate Degree
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1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Transfer Opportunities
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Faculty of Applied Science & Technology
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Honours Baccalaureate Degree
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Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Honours Baccalaureate Degree
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1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Honours Baccalaureate Degree
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1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Program availability
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Full-time 4 years Program code: PBCPCC
| Start date | Campus | Status |
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| Sep 2021 | Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville) | Available |
| Jan 2022 | Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville) | Available |
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Full-time 4 years Program code: PBCPDA
| Start date | Campus | Status |
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| Sep 2021 | Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville) | Available |
| Jan 2022 | Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville) | Available |
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Full-time 4 years Program code: PBCPGE
| Start date | Campus | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville) | Available |
| Jan 2022 | Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville) | Available |
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