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Windsor

Computer Science

OUAC NT

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Ontario Tech

Computer Science (Co-op)

OUAC DCD

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording70–75%70% minimum average; 75% for Co-op programs73–80%Mid to High-70s73–77%Mid-70s70%70% minimum
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UNo course codes parsed — see prerequisitesENG4UMHF4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ICS4U, MCV4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • Computer Science
  • Computer Science with Software Engineering
  • Computer Information Systems
  • Applied Computing
  • 70% minimum average.
  • +7 more on the program page
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • ENG4U (Francophone applicants may present FRA4U, FEF4U or FIF4U)
  • 4U Math (minimum grade of 75% required)
  • 4 additional 4U/M courses
  • 4M Arts (or similar arts training) recommended
  • Six 4U/M credits, including English (ENG4U)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • One of Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Physics (SPH4U) or Computer Science (ICS4U). We recommend you take all 3 of these courses.
  • A combined minimum 70% average in prerequisite computer science, math and science courses is required.
  • Minimum 70% calculated from best six 4U/M courses
  • Required Courses:
  • ENG4U with a minimum of 60%
  • A 4U math is recommended
  • This program is available only as a joint major at the Honours level.
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailableNo
DegreeBachelor of Commerce, BComm, Bachelor of Computer Science, BCS, Bachelor of Information Technology, BIT, Bachelor of Science, BScBachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op), Bachelor of Science and Management (Co-op), BSc&Mgt (Co-op)
First-year intakewhere published45140200
What you studyArtificial IntelligenceComputer Animation and Visual EffectsComputer GamesSoftware EngineeringComputer Animation and Visual EffectsComputer GamesComputer ScienceDesignChemistryComputer ScienceAccountingAnthropologyArchaeologyBiological Sciences
What it isComputer Science at Windsor covers programming, systems design, and problem-solving with technology. You can specialize in areas like artificial intelligence, game development, animation, or software engineering depending on your degree choice. The program includes optional co-op work terms, letting you gain industry experience alongside your studies — a fit if you want hands-on learning and want to test career paths before graduating.This program combines computer science, design, and visual storytelling to teach you how to create digital content like animated films, video games, and interactive media. Unlike a pure computer science degree, it balances technical coding skills with creative design and artistic principles. It suits people who want to build things on screen and understand both the programming and visual art sides of digital production.You study computer science — writing code, building software, and solving problems with computers — while working in paid job placements throughout your degree. The co-op requirement means you'll alternate between semesters of classes and semesters working at real companies, giving you professional experience alongside your education. The Management option adds business and organizational courses if you want to move toward leadership roles; the straight Computer Science path suits you if you want to focus purely on technical skills and software development.You study both business and science together as a combined honours degree, taking courses in fields like accounting, chemistry, computer science, or biology alongside business and economics. This differs from a straight business program because you develop scientific literacy and research skills, not just business knowledge. It suits people who want to understand how science and data work in real-world business contexts, or who haven't decided between these two interests yet.
The door tomajors you reach through itcomputer scienceApplied to directlyApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by averageNone published by average29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceUniversity of Windsor on OUInfoYork University on OUInfoOntario Tech University on OUInfoTrent University on OUInfo

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