Overview

Computers have become relatively inexpensive to obtain and computer hardware is now mass produced. Software applications, the instructions that control the computer, transform a piece of hardware into an indispensable tool. In a world that continually finds new uses for information technology, few disciplines have experienced similar growth in such a short time and have better prospects for their graduates.

The Faculty of Engineering currently offers two four-year undergraduate Computer Science programs leading to the Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) degree. After completion of a common first-year program, Computer Science I, students are admitted to Level II in either Honours Computer Science or Honours Business Informatics. Using computers to solve problems requires practical skills as well as a fundamental understanding of their power and limitations.

The computer science curriculum at McMaster goes far beyond the concepts of programming. It places emphasis on the foundations and
theory of computer science while exploring discrete mathematics, data structures, algorithms, logic, management of complexity, programming languages and numerical computation.

Why Computer Science at McMaster?

The computer science curriculum at McMaster goes far beyond the concepts of programming. It places emphasis on the foundations and theory of computer science while exploring discrete mathematics, data structures, algorithms, logic, management of complexity, programming languages and numerical computation.

Admission Details

OUAC Application Code: MC / MCC

Target Enrollment: ## students

Admission Average & Requirements

Web Links

Homepage: www.cas.mcmaster.ca

Program Brochure

1^st Year Courses

Total: 30 Units

Required: 15 units

• Computer Science 1FC3 – Mathematics for Computing
• Computer Science 1MD3 – Introduction to Programming
• Engineering 1A00 – Safety Training
• Mathematics 1ZA3 – Engineering Mathematics I
• Mathematics 1ZB3 – Engineering Mathematics II – A
• Mathematics 1ZC3 – Engineering Mathematics II – B

Electives: 15 units

Note: The unit value of a particular course is indicated by the last digit of the course code (e.g. 1A03 = 3 units).

Careers or Options Beyond This Program

Computer Science graduates work as:

• systems analysts & programmers
• operations managers
• database developers
• Web/e-commerce developers
• information security analysts

Business Informatics specialists work in:

• information system design
• business process modelline
• e-business management
• financial institutions
• datacenter management

Beyond 1^st Year

Honours Computer Science
McMaster’s Honours Computer Science program is structured around three core areas: programming, software design and systems oriented courses. It offers maximum flexibility in course selection to help students develop into highly knowledgeable and skilled programmers, system administrators and IT professionals in organizations of all sizes.

One quarter of the courses in Level II, III, and IV are free electives, which allows students to take inors in other areas of study. Additionally, it prepares students for an accelerated master’s degree. A rigorous series of courses during the first two years provide a solid theoretical foundation for challenging practical training. This philosophy ensures our students understand the fundamentals and gives them the key advantage in today’s job market.

Honours Business Infomatics
Business Informatics is the study of the design and application of information systems for use in business lies within the intersection of Computer Science and Business.

McMaster’s Honours Business Informatics program involves looking at how people work and how organizations function, as well as the design and implementation of IT systems that support their operation. This B.A.Sc. program combines the cores of computer science and business studies with a focus on the planning, development, implementation, operation, optimization and economic use of information and communication systems. The business courses are offered by McMaster’s DeGroote
School of Business.

Our business informatics graduates meet a strong current need for IT professionals with skills in business analysis. These specialists are considered interpreters between IT and business administration staff.