• The BCS degree is a 4-year degree meant to meet and exceed CIPS and ACM standards for undergraduate programs by providing a mix of computational theory, systems and architecture knowledge, problem solving, systems analysis and application development skills and experience.
  • The degree requires that all core courses to be completed with C- or better and a CGPA of 2.0.
  • The on-going development of interpersonal, communication, team work, project management and entrepreneurial skills are important elements of many courses.
  • With 7 (21 hrs) electives available, a student is able to build her/his degree in computer science around other areas of science, arts and/or professional studies at Acadia.
  • Students wishing to enrol in co-op must, at least, be in there second year of study, and have a cumulative gpa of 2.5 or more.
  • Students which have less than three study periods left cannot enrol in co-op.
  • Computer Science students must complete three four-month work terms (with an optional fourth), or a 12 or 16 month internship in order to fulfill their Co-op option.
  • Before entering the workforce, students attend co-op workshops and receive one-on-one coaching from a co-op coordinator, where skills such as resume design, business ethics, interview tips, etc. are improved.