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5 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
University of WaterlooThis prestigious five-year double degree program allows students to earn a Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS) from the University of Waterloo and a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Wilfrid Laurier University. It combines the technical depth of computer science, including programming, data structures, and systems - with a complete business education covering finance, management, marketing, and strategy.
Students alternate between the two campuses (within walking distance in Waterloo, Ontario), benefit from two sets of academic and professional networks, and gain early exposure to real-world experiences through Canada's largest co-op program. With dual expertise in tech and business, graduates are highly sought after in the job market.
Course overview:
Year 1: Algebra for Honours Mathematics, Calculus 1 for Honours Mathematics, Calculus 1 for Honours Mathematics, Linear Algebra 1 for Honours Mathematics, Calculus 2 for Honours Mathematics, Tools and Techniques for Software Development
Year 2-5 may include: Operating Systems, Human-Computer Interaction, Data-Intensive Distributed Computing, Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Up to 5 paid co-op terms with employers like Google, Apple, Deloitte, TD, Shopify
Apply classroom knowledge in real-world environments
Earn income (up to $90,000+ total) while building a resume
Participate in Hack the North, business case competitions, and student-led startups
Access to Laurier’s and Waterloo’s exclusive career support services
Ideal for careers at the intersection of tech and business, such as fintech, venture capital, consulting, and software product strategy
Strong foundation for CPA, CFA, or tech-related master’s degrees (MBA, MScCS, MFin)
IB: HL Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches, minimum 6; HL or SL English A. Total 32.A Level: Mathematics, minimum final grade of A Two other academic A Level courses, minimum final grade of A in each. English at either the GCSE, AS, or A LevelTOEFL (iBT) including Home Edition and Paper Edition: 90 overall with 25 writing, 25 speaking. TOEFL MyBest Scores and TOEFL Essentials not acceptedIELTS: 6.5 overall with 6.5 writing, 6.5 speaking, 6.0 reading, 6.0 listening. One Skill Retake accepted.Your personal details, academic qualifications (predicted works too), a personal statement, evidence of your English language skills (with relevant qualifications), a reference and employment history are required for applications.AACSB-accredited business program, internationally recognized CS facultyStrongly encouraged to participate in the Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest and/or the Euclid Mathematics Contest to enhance your admissions status. To be considered for entrance scholarships in the Faculty of Mathematics, you must write one or both of the contests. If you complete both contests, the results of the contest in which you performed best will be consideredAdvertising and media OfficerCommunity development and service OfficerEnvironmentalistGovernment OfficerIndigenous organisationsMarketing and business organiserNon-government organisation Officer
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