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This 20-month second-degree program is designed for university graduates interested in making a career transition into information technology, or combining their own field with computer science. Integrated Computer Science can help you discover a wonderful career in information technology that lets you explore your passions while making a significant contribution to society.
Program overview
- Campus
- Vancouver
- Program length
- 20 months
- Honours This option has additional requirements compared to those required in a Major specialization. Students must maintain high academic standing and may have to write a graduating thesis.
- Yes
- Co-op Co-op is an optional program where students alternate between academic terms and paid work terms. It’s an opportunity to gain relevant job experience while completing your degree.
- Yes
- Faculty
- Faculty of Science
- Degree
- Bachelor of Computer Science
What you'll learn
The Bachelor of Computer Science (Integrated Computer Science) program, or BCS (ICS), is a 20-month second degree program. It is designed for university graduates interested in making a career transition into information technology or interested in combining their own field with computer science.
This program is the only Bachelor of Computer Science offered in Western Canada.
Courses
There are hundreds of courses you can take within Integrated Computer Science. Here are a few you might like.
Fundamental program and computation structures. Introductory programming skills. Computation as a tool for information processing, simulation and modeling, and interacting with the world.
Design, development, and analysis of robust software components. Topics such as software design, computational models, data structures, debugging, and testing.
Systematic study of basic concepts and techniques in the design and analysis of algorithms, illustrated from various problem areas. Topics include: models of computation; choice of data structures; graph-theoretic, algebraic, and text processing algorithms.
Network protocols and architecture including internetworking, the Internet, layered communication protocols, routing, flow and congestion control, network performance, wired and wireless data communication.
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Want to learn more?
Visit the Faculty of Science website to learn more about Integrated Computer Science.
View full program detailsGet a post-graduate work permit for up to three years if you are a full-time UBC international student graduating from a bachelor’s degree program and meet all eligibility criteria.
Want to learn more?
Visit the Faculty of Science website to learn more about Integrated Computer Science.
View full program details