Admission Requirements for Software Systems

Program Type

Competitive program

Degree

Bachelor of / Baccalaureate in Computer Science (BCompSc)

Concentrations

• Honours (Application is not made at the time of admission.)
• Option
• Co-op Option (MEP/ECP applicants may apply for co-op only following successful completion of their first term of study. Transfer students with above-average grades will be considered for co-op on an individual basis.)

Program Requirements*

• Cegep Students including Three-Year Technical DEC:
  • MATH 103 or 201-NYA and 203 or 201-NYB and 105 or 201-NYC
• Non-Cegep Students:
  • Calculus I and II, Linear Algebra, Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, General Chemistry I

Particular attention is paid to grades in mathematics, sciences and courses applicable to the intended program of study. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements will be reviewed holistically.

*Notes:

• Students will be required to take and complete all prerequisite program requirements during their first year of study.
• Any missing prerequisites will be added onto the program at Concordia.
• Applicants from a three-year technical DEC may be eligible for transfer credits based on course equivalencies.
• Minimum of 65% for exemptions for Math and Physics. Students with grades of less than 65% in prerequisite courses will be asked to repeat those courses in addition to the program.

Minimum Cut-off Averages

(Minimum Cut-Off Averages: Should be used as indicators. Data may change depending on the quality of the application pool )

• Cegep: Overall CRC 24.00
• Canadian/U.S. High Schools & International Secondary Schools: 80% or B- equivalent
• External Transfers: Minimum 2.5 GPA (Transfer credits may be considered on a course-by-course basis or by challenge exams.)
• International Bacc. (IB): A minimum total of 27 points and completion of mathematics and sciences at the Higher Level

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