Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science (Database Option)

The Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science (BScACS) degree equips you with advanced computing skills for careers in the tech sector. Within the Database Option, you'll learn how to build, optimize, and manage commercial and open-source databases and conduct data analysis for actionable insights.
About the option
The Database Option provides training on designing and implementing solutions that address the transactional andor analytical processing needs of data applications by utilizing commercial and open-source relational and non-relational database management systems.

Post-secondary education: A minimum of 60.0 credits of post-secondary education in Computing from a recognized institution, which consists of:

6.0 credits of English or communications

6.0 credits of math, with a minimum of 3.0 credits in discrete math

3.0 credits of statistics

27.0 credits of computing, with a minimum of 3.0 credits in each of the following seven courses:

Algorithms and data structures

Computer architecture

Database

Data communications and networking

Object-oriented programming

Procedural programming

Systems analysis and design

In addition to the above, acceptance into the following options is subject to the following requirements:

Games Development Option requires familiarity with C++.

Network Security Development Option requires familiarity with C.

18.0 of general education and/or other computing courses:

The BScACS Program Head will assess the equivalency of credits obtained from other institutions to ensure that graduation requirements are met.