Bachelor of Computing (Honours)

University of Guelph

Students graduating from this program obtain a solid foundation in the theory and application of all aspects of computing and information science. Core subjects, combined with in-depth study in an area of application, give students the freedom to combine their interests in computing with other areas of study and application.There are two majors available in the Bachelor of Computing honours program. The major in Computer Science provides a traditional computing foundation in software, hardware, and theory. The major in Software Engineering contains an emphasis on software development and design and has a greater focus on team work, communication skills, and professional standards. Course projects are based on real-world software development scenarios and allows students to get the professional experience valued by todays high-tech employers. The focused study in a second discipline area of application gives students the background to effectively apply their knowledge.Our students graduate with a Bachelor of Computing degree, which places a heavier emphasis on programming than many other computing programs. It also provides you with the flexibility to take modern and diverse electives in your upper years such as Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing or Game Programming.