Honours BSc in Computer Science and Honours Bachelor of Business Administration
This program draws upon the quality and reputation of each of these
respective programs in order to develop a unique educational experience
for students in the field of business and computer science. The program provides qualified applicants the opportunity to develop an
expertise in each of these fields. By utilizing the synergies that
exist between these two respective programs, the students can maximize
the benefit of their educational experience by completing these two
undergraduate degrees within a period of less than five years. The
program consists of a total of 25.0 credits. (Refer to chart which follows.)
- Students complete the required course and GPA components of each of the two degrees.
- The program duration is approximately 4 2/3 years in length.
- The program guarantees entry into the Co-op Option if progression requirements to Year 2 are satisfied. The Co-op Option is not mandatory.
- Students receive two degrees, the Honours Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and the Honours Bachelor of Business Administration. Refer to chart, which follows, for specific course and GPA requirements.
- The 3.0 senior computer science credits must include at least 1.0 credit at the 400 level.
- Students have the option of undertaking three or four co-op work terms.
- Based on the results of the Calculus Preparation Evaluation, an entering student may be required to complete MA102 prior to completing MA103.
- The program allows for 2.5 course credit repeats, instead of the traditional 2.0 course credit repeats allowed in the Honours BBA (WLU) program. In Year 1, students must obtain 5.0 course credits by August 31 and total course repeats may not exceed a maximum of 1.5 credits. All credits taken during Year 1 will be included in the GPA requirements for progression into Year 2.
- ENTR courses are considered BU electives, but are included in the non-BU GPA. BU elective credits cannot be used for progression during Year 1, 2 or 3. However, as an additional elective credit, the elective will count in the GPA.
Honours Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSc) and Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
| Year of Program | Fall | Winter | Spring | Progression Requirements |
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| 1 | BU111
CP104 EC120 MA103 (or MA102) MA122 |
BU121 BU127 CP164 EC140 MA103 (or 0.5 elective credit if MA103 is taken in fall) |
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Requirements A and B must be satisfied:
A. GPA of 7.00 for all BU courses, and GPA of 5.00 for all EC, CP, PC, MA and other courses B. GPA of 5.00 for all CP courses, and an overall GPA of 5.00 |
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GPA
requirements for both Business and non-Business courses
must be achieved by August 31 for progression into Year 2. Total course repeats
may not exceed a maximum of 1.5 credits. All credits taken during Year 1 will be
included in the GPA requirements for progression into Year 2. A total of 5.0
credits must be completed by August 31 for progression to Year 2.
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| 2 | BU288 CP212 CP213 CP220 MA121 |
BU247 CP216 CP264 CP363 MA238 |
Co-op Term #1 | A. GPA of 7.00 for all BU courses, and GPA of 5.00 for all EC, CP, PC, MA and other courses
B. GPA of 5.00 for all CP courses, and an overall GPA of 5.00 |
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A total of 10.0 credits must be completed by
August 31 for progression to Year 3.
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| 3 | EC255
CP312 CP386 1.0 senior CP elective |
Co-op Term #2 | BU231
BU275 BU283 CP317; EC250 or EC260. |
A. GPA of 7.00 for all BU courses, and GPA of 5.00 for all EC, CP, PC, MA and other courses
B. GPA of 5.00 for all CP courses, and an overall GPA of 5.00 |
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A total of 15.0 credits must be completed by
August 31 for progression to Year 4.
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| 4 | Co-op Term #3 | BU352
BU354 BU393 CP372 0.5 senior CP elective |
BU362 BU375 BU398 BU481 [may be taken in Year 4 or Year 5]; BU415 or BU486 [may be taken in Year 4 or Year 5] |
A. GPA of 7.00 for all BU courses, and GPA of 5.00 for all EC, CP, PC, MA and other courses
B. GPA of 5.00 for all CP courses, and an overall GPA of 5.00 |
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The required 300-level Business courses in Year 4 are an Integrated set which must be taken concurrently. A total of 20.0 credits must be completed by August 31 for progression to Year 5. |
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5 |
2.0 BU electives, 0.5 400 level CP elective |
BU491
CP373 CP414 0.5 senior CP elective, 0.5 400 level CP elective |
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A. GPA of 7.00 for all BU courses, and GPA of 5.00 for all EC, CP, PC, MA and other courses
B. GPA of 5.00 for all CP courses, and an overall GPA of 5.00 |
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| 5 Option 2 |
Co-op Term #4 | CP373 CP414 0.5 senior CP elective, 1.0 400 level CP elective |
BU491
2.0 senior BU elective |
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