Pathway from Northern College Computer Engineering Technician two year Diploma to Bachelor of Computer Science

45 Transfer Credits awarded to the Following Programs:

Bachelor of Computer Science: ONLINE (BCSOL3) three year degree program (90 credits total, 45 credits awarded/ 45 credits remaining)
Bachelor of Computer Science: In-person (BCOSC3) three year degree program (90 credits total, 45 credits awarded/ 45 credits remaining)
Honours Bachelor of Computer Science: In-person (BCOSC4) four year degree program (120 credits total, 45 credits awarded/ 75 credits remaining)

*In-person Computer Science degree programs are available in Sault Ste. Marie or Brampton, Ontario.

Students who begin their studies at Algoma University in the Fall semester can complete a three-year degree program in as few as three semesters, or a four-year degree program in just five semesters. Students may also choose to start in the Winter (January) or Spring (May) semesters; however, program completion may require an additional semester depending on course availability.

For more information, please contact:

Algoma University Enrolment Specialists
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Develop a range of in-demand skills

Students have an opportunity to develop a range of in-demand skills that relate to the Information Technology industry, including Cisco (CCNA), CCNA Security, Networks +, A+ Certification, Server+ and Linux + Certification.

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Bachelor of Computer Science – ONLINE (BCSOL3) three year degree program

Required courses:

MATH 1056: Discrete Mathematics I
MATH 2056: Discrete Mathematics II
COSC 2006: Data Structures I
COSC 2007: Data Structures II
COSC 2396: UNIX and System Programming in C
COSC 2406: Assembly Language Programming
COSC 2947: Object Oriented Programming Using C++
COSC 3106: Theory of Computing
COSC 3127: Programming Languages
COSC 3406: Computer Organization
COSC 3407: Operating Systems I
COSC 3506: Software Engineering

General Electives:

Must take one course from the following:

ADMN 1706: Introduction to Esports
ADMN 1707: Understanding Esports Infrastructure
AVIA 3506: Procurement and Supply Chain Management
GEOL 1021: Understanding the Earth: The Planet and its Internal Processes

Must take two courses from the following:

ANII 1006: Anishinaabe Peoples and our Homelands I
ANII 1007: Anishinaabe Peoples and our Homelands II
ENGL 2696: Writing for Digital and Social Media
ITEC 2706: Mobile Technology: Design and Use
ITEC 2707: E-Business Strategy, Architecture and Design
MUSC 1021: Music Appreciation I: Listening Fundamentals
MUSC 2507: History of Music in Video Games
PSYC 1107: Introduction to Psychology: Individual and Social Bases of Behaviour

Bachelor of Computer Science – In-person (BCOSC3) three year degree program

Required Courses

MATH 1056: Discrete Mathematics I
MATH 2056: Discrete Mathematics II
COSC 2006: Data Structures I
COSC 2007: Data Structures II
COSC 2406: Assembly Language Programming
COSC 3506: Software Engineering

Must take two courses from the following:

COSC 3106: Theory of Computing
COSC 3127: Programming Languages
COSC 3406: Computer Organization
COSC 3407: Operating Systems I

Computer Science Electives:

One Computer Science course

General Electives:

Six elective courses

Honours Bachelor of Computer Science – In-person (BCOSC4) four year degree program

Required Courses:

MATH 1056: Discrete Mathematics I
MATH 1057: Linear Algebra I
MATH 2056: Discrete Mathematics II
COSC 2006: Data Structures I
COSC 2007: Data Structures II
COSC 2406: Assembly Language Programming
COSC 3106: Theory of Computing
COSC 3127: Programming Languages
COSC 3406: Computer Organization
COSC 3407: Operating Systems I
COSC 3506: Software Engineering
COSC 4106: Analysis of Algorithms
COSC 4436: Computer Networks

Must select one of the following options::

Thesis Option
- COSC 4235: Thesis in Computer Science (6 credit)
- COSC fourth year elective
Project Option
- COSC 4086: Fourth-year Project I
- COSC fourth year elective
- COSC fourth year elective
Coursework Option
- COSC fourth year elective
- COSC fourth year elective
- COSC fourth year elective

Computer Science Electives:

One Computer Science course

General Electives:

Eight elective courses

Successful applicants from the Computer Engineering Technician [two-year] diploma program with a minimum overall average of 3.00 GPA or greater to receive 45 transfer credits.

Northern College diploma graduates from the Computer Engineering Technician program with a 2.50 – 2.99 GPA (C+) will receive transfer recognition for a maximum of 15 credits towards the Bachelor of Computer Science; students with a 2.49 GPA or less (C-/C) grade will be eligible for admission, but will not receive transfer credit

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Northern College is a Joint Admissions partner of Algoma University. Through this partnership, students can secure conditional admission to Algoma while completing their current college program. Joint Admissions provides the advantage of early acceptance, allowing students to plan their academic pathway with confidence and ease. As part of the agreement, all application fees are waived. To apply, students simply visit our application page, select “Northern College,” and confirm current enrollment, which is automatically verified when study dates are entered.

Pathways Scholarships are available to graduates of the Computer Engineering Technician two year diploma program at Northern College. Students must be enrolling at Algoma University for the first time and within 12 months or graduating. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $2,000 per academic year.

Algoma University Pathways Scholarship – renewable*

An entrance award of $2000 to all candidates presenting an average of 3.7 – 4.0 (80% – 100% / A-, A, A+).

Algoma University Pathways Scholarship – renewable*

An entrance award of $1500 to all candidates presenting an average of 3.3 – 3.69 (75% – 79.9% / B+).

Algoma University Recognition Award (non-renewable)

An entrance award of $1000 to all candidates presenting an average of 3.0 – 3.29 (70% – 74.9% / B-, B).