Undergraduate Studies at Algoma University
Bachelor of Computer Science, Computer Games Technology specialization
The Bachelor of Computer Science (BCOSC) degree provides students with a core Computer Science and Mathematics curriculum, essential to a number of IT related fields including the games. The specialization in Computer Games Technology will permit the BCOSC student to achieve the knowledge and skills necessary for entering the professional game industry as a programmer/software engineer. This degree will also qualify students for admissions into the MSc in Computer Games Technology offered at Algoma University through the University of Abertay Dundee in the U.K. This specialization also provides a solid foundation for admission to traditional graduate school programs in Computer Science.
It is beneficial to continue on to graduate studies at Algoma University after completion of the Bachelor of Computer Science in Computer Games Technology. There is high demand for talented programmers, and throughout the master's degree you will work on a number of projects, in groups and individually, and will develop a portfolio to showcase to the industry. Also, Games Programmers with a master's degree earn on average a much higher salary than their peers. For more information on the MSc Computer Games Technology program, click here.
It is recommended that secondary school students include Calculus and one other Mathematics in their OAC/U level program. Students without OAC/U level Calculus are required to take an upgrading course before enrolling in the required first year Calculus course.