Post-Diploma B.Sc. in Computer Science

This program is available to graduates of the two-year diploma programs in Computer Systems Technology and Computer Information Systems from Saskatchewan Polytechnic. Graduates of other diploma programs in these areas may also be considered for admission. Students must have completed the diploma program within the last ten years with a minimum 70% graduating average and a passing grade in Math C30 or equivalent is needed.

Program Overview:

Students in a post-diploma B.Sc. program will be given 60 credit hours of transfer credit, requiring only 60 more credit hours (20 courses) to graduate. The typical completion time is 2 years.

Total length: 20 courses
CS courses: 9
Other required courses: 7
Electives: 4

Required Courses:

Download the Course Requirements (PDF) for this program.

Credit hours	Course Subject and Number	Course Name
60	Block transfer credit	Diploma in Computer Systems Technology or Business Information Systems from Saskatchewan Polytechnic
0	SCI 099	Skills for Science Students
3	CS 215	Web and Database Programming
3	CS 301	Digital Systems Architecture
3	CS 310	Discrete Combinatorial Structures
3	CS 320	Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
3	CS 340	Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms
3	One course from: CS 261, 350, 410, 412, 428
3	CS 476	Software Development Project
3	CS 400-level
3	CS 400-level
3	MATH 110	Calculus I
3	MATH 111	Calculus II
3	MATH 122	Linear Algebra I
3	MATH 221	Introduction to Proofs and Problem Solving
3	MATH or STAT course above 200 (not MATH 261)
3	ENGL 100	Critical Reading and Writing I
3	ENGL 110	Critical Reading and Writing II
6	Two Arts or Media, Art, and Performance electives
6	Two Natural Science electives
60	Subtotal: 65.00% U of R GPA required
120	Total