Information Systems (BCompSc)

Bachelor of Computer Science (BCompSc)

Why study Information Systems?

When you study Information Systems, you’ll develop business acumen with technical expertise. Unique to Concordia University, you earn a third of your credits from the John Molson School of Business which, when combined with a computer science core, gives you the skills to develop solutions for the business world. As a computer scientist with a flair for business, this expertise may lead you to develop market research software, customer information systems or other analytical tools that can bring entrepreneurial success.

Our state-of-the-art labs for high-performance computing, networks and artificial intelligence will give you experience with equipment you will use in the field. Through labs, lectures and projects, you’ll also:

Integrate complex software systems into contemporary business environments
Explore advanced computing options for organizational processes such as operations management and supply chain control
Design database-driven applications for both operational control and data analysis

After graduation you’ll have the knowledge, skill and passion to succeed in any number of computing careers this versatile degree prepares you for.

Program details

Program options & degree requirements

A Bachelor of Computer Science degree takes a minimum of three or four years (90 – 120 credits) of full-time study, depending on your academic background.

The core provides a basic and broad study of theory, mathematical basics, programming methodology, computer architecture, data structures, operating systems, and software engineering.

The Information Systems option combines a Major in Computer Science with approximately a third of the credits from the John Molson School of Business to create a program focusing on business applications of computer systems. Through exposure to basic concepts and procedures in accounting, finance, management information systems, management and marketing, students will gain an appreciation of the types of information processing used in business, and of the problems unique to the business world. This option allows graduates to use the computer intelligently as a tool to solve the numerous information problems of the commercial environment, and to aid in corporate decision-making.

We offer an honours program to computer science students with high academic standing. You may apply to the honours program once you have completed 30 credits.

Admission requirements

CEGEP APPLICANTS

Admission is based on applicants’ overall Math CRC and completion of the following classes as part of their DEC.

For all BCompSc programs (except the Computer Systems Option):
MATH 103 or 201-NYA and 203 or 201-NYB and 105 or 201-NYC

STUDENTS COMPLETING A THREE-YEAR TECHNICAL DEC

Students completing a three-year technical DEC in a related ﬁeld may also be eligible for admission without the speciﬁed proﬁle provided they achieve a minimum overall CRC as indicated in the above chart and preferably a minimum of 24 in math and physics course(s) required for their Cegep program. Students may be eligible for exemptions/transfer credits based on course equivalencies.

UNIVERSITY TRANSFER APPLICANTS AND MATURE STUDENT

Applicants who meet the minimum entry requirements are encouraged to apply and may still be considered for admission, provided they have completed the majority of the prerequisite courses. Transfer credits may be considered on a course-by-course basis.

Prerequisites for university transfer applicants

The following courses are required in addition to the program and may be completed at another post-secondary institution prior to admission or at Concordia.

For all BCompSc programs (except the Computer Systems Option):
Calculus I and II, Linear Algebra

MINORS

Engineering students are able to add a minor in another discipline once they have completed at least 21 credits and if they maintain a GPA of 2.70. Refer to the Undergraduate Calendar for details.

Minimum cut-off averages

Applicants who meet the minimum cut-off averages are not guaranteed admission. Missing prerequisites will be added to the program.

Quebec Cegep (CRC): 30 overall, 25 Math, Co-op (CRC): 30
Canadian High Schools: 90% overall, 90% Math
U.S. High Schools: A- overall, A- Math
University Transfers (internal/external): A- overall, A- Math
International Bacc. (IB): 36 overall, 6 Math
Bacc. Français: Overall: 15 overall, 15 Math
(excluding diplôme professionnelle)

Make sure you also meet Concordia’s minimum admission requirements.

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