This post-baccalaureate certificate in Computer Science equips you with the necessary skills to find your dream IT job. It also helps you meet the requirements to apply to the Master of Applied Computing (MAC) at Laurier. This 3.0 credit post-baccalaureate program is fully online, designed to be completed in just sixteen months of part-time studies. This program's requirements must be fulfilled within three years from the date of entry.
Your future professors work hard to make sure your academic experience is current, complete and designed to open doors in your career. Here are a few things you can count on:
Here are just a few of our students’ favourite ways to apply their learning in the real world throughout their degree (check out the Experience Guide for even more!):
You are eligible for this certificate if:
Students who successfully complete this program will have obtained the necessary background to apply to Laurier’s Master of Applied Computing (MAC) program.
To be admitted to the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Computer Science, students must have a three- or four-year general or honours bachelor’s degree in any discipline except Computer Science with a minimum overall average of B, or equivalent, from an accredited university.
Current undergraduate students are not eligible for the certificate.
Transfer credits are not awarded for a completed undergraduate degree.
Students who have completed more than 1.0 credit of required courses prior to program entry are not eligible for admission.
Laurier's language of instruction is English, and so we may require you to provide evidence of your English proficiency to help make sure your academic experience at Laurier is a success.
Your three most recent years of full-time education must be in English without taking any ESL (English as a Second Language) courses. If you do not meet this requirement, you must provide evidence of your English proficiency.
We reserve the right to request an English-language test from any applicant.
If you do not meet Laurier's English proficiency requirement but are academically qualified for your program, you may be eligible for a conditional offer of admission.
This certificate prepares you to successfully pursue further education in the field, such as through Laurier’s Master of Applied Computing (MAC) program.
Note: Additional training and education may be required.
Alumni for life means that you have access to Career and Employment Support offered at Laurier for your entire career.
Want to know what it’s really like to be in this program? U Community is our Discord server where future Golden Hawks like you can connect with current students to get their first-hand stories and tips on living and learning at Laurier.
Questions? Email chooselaurier@wlu.ca, call 548.889.8888 or see all contact information.
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