Bachelor of Computer Science - General

The Bachelor of Computer Science - General at Algoma University's Sault Ste. Marie campus is a three-year bachelor's degree that gives you a strong, career-focused education in this field.

You will learn to design, build and test software — studying programming, data structures and algorithms, databases, operating systems, web and mobile development, and software engineering — with hands-on labs and real coding projects. The program develops strong problem-solving, logic and technical skills that are in high, sustained demand worldwide. Small class sizes at the Sault Ste. Marie campus give you close support from faculty and access to modern computing labs. Graduates work as software, web and application developers, systems and database professionals, and IT consultants across virtually every industry, with excellent salaries and career mobility, and a strong base for graduate study in computing.

Taught at Algoma University in Sault Ste. Marie, the program pairs academic depth with real-world skills, and as a degree from a public university it supports Post-Graduation Work Permit eligibility — a key advantage for international students.

Graduates are well placed for roles such as Software Developer, Web / Application Developer and Systems Analyst, gaining a mix of theory, applied projects and real Canadian experience that employers value.

Beyond subject knowledge, you will build the communication, teamwork, research and problem-solving skills that transfer across careers and set you up for long-term success in Canada and around the world.