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Faculty of Computer ScienceBe Creative. Design Solutions. Help People.

1980s 2010s 2020s

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Technology is Changing Lives

Today, there simply aren’t enough people with the right skills to fill the growing demand for computer scientists and computer engineers.

This is a critical problem because technology holds the key to progress, and to addressing many of the world’s most pressing problems, including health care, education, global inequality and climate change.

Bill Gates, February 2008

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What are Computing Careers all about?

#1: Problem Solving. Use analytical thinking and an understanding

of technology to solve problems in all areas of life.

#2: Creativity. Invent brand new ways of using computers, and

design graphics and interfaces for electronic devices.

#3: Teamwork. Combine skills, personality and expertise with

others to solve complex problems in creative ways.

Women in Computing

The world’s first electronic computer calculated ballistics trajectories

during WWII. Of the six main programmers, how many were

women?

You Can Combine Computer Science

with Other Interests!

What You Need to Know: #1

We’ll Change Your World

Combine Your Interests

Bachelor of Computer Science

What’s next? Graduates work in every industry, from software, gaming and app development to finance, government and healthcare. Some even go on to medical school!

The program: Study the fundamentals of Computer Science and learn to design and build innovative computer applications.

Choose one of 6 areas of specialization, or minor in another field to combine your interests.


Bachelor of Information Systems

What’s next? Graduates take on crucial roles in industries like banking and security, where they manage projects and provide leadership that links business with IT.

The program: Learn key business skills like finance, marketing, accounting and management. You will also to learn to develop and manage the technology and information systems required to support a modern business.


Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering

What’s next? Software engineers are particularly qualified to work on “safety-critical” applications, such as those found in the aviation, medical and energy industries.

The program: Apply engineering concepts to the design and maintenance of reliable, safe and efficient software systems.

Considered an Engineering degree, students are eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer upon graduation.


Concurrent Programs: Graduate with a Bachelor of Computer Science and a…Bachelor of Science (5 yrs*) – major in

Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics or Physics.

Bachelor of Arts (5 yrs*) – combine Computer Science with an Arts major of your choice.

* not including co-op

Our incredible Co-op program can

help you graduate

debt-free!


How Does Co-op Work?

Alternate study terms and work terms.

Step 1: Choose jobs to apply for from the list Step 2: Companies interview on-campus

Step 3: Get matched with an employer!

Full-time work experience in between school terms

Graduate with 16 to 24 months experience Try out various types of jobs (and locations)

Attractive salaries Earn $13 to $25 per hour Graduate with little or no debt No need for a part-time job

Co-op Benefits

One BCS student spent his first summer term working with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) in Montreal.

He took raw satellite data and turned it into a visual animation used in museums and during tours of the CSA!

The Co-op Experience

Estimated Co-op Student BudgetYEAR TUITION CO-OP FEE CO-OP

INCOME

Year 1:(study, study, work 1)

$6,700 $730 $8,400

Year 2:(study, work 2, study)

$6,700 $730 $8,850

Year 3:(work 3, study, work 4)

$3,350 $1,460 $19,650

Year 4:(study, work 5, work 6)

$3,350 $1,460 $21,300

Year 5:(study, study, [grad])

$6,700 $0 $0

TOTALS $26,800 $4,380 $58,200

Extra Income: $58,200 – ($26,800 + $4,380) = $27,020

Based on average wages. Many co-op students use extra to pay living expenses and graduate debt-free.

Computer Science prepares you for a career with a

number of amazing

companies!


Computer Science prepares you for a career with a

number of amazing

companies!

Computing professionals work at…

From: Statistics Canada, 2008 degree production and Human Resources and Skills Development Canada Projected Average Annual Job Openings (2005-2015)

= Masters/PhD = Bachelors = Projected job openings

Engineering (includingArchitecture)

Mathematics, Computerand Information Science

Physical and Life Science

Canada Degree Production and Annual Employment Projections

A Great Time for A Career in Computing

Business, Management and Public Administration

From: National Center for Education Statistics, 2010 degree production and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Projected Average Annual Job Openings (2010-2020)

United States Degree Production and Annual Employment Projections


Engineering Computer andInformation Sciences

Physical and Biological Sciences

Business, Management and Marketing

= Masters/PhD = Bachelors = Projected job openings

High Demand Means: Job Security

The unemployment rate in the tech sector in Canada is extremely low – around 2 – 3%

The ICT industry was less affected by the recent recession than other sectors

Computing professionals are needed in jobs all over Canada

Absolutely No Programming

Experience Required to

Apply!


Application Deadline – March 31st Scholarship Deadline – March 1st

Required Courses: English and Math English 122 Pre-Calculus 12A Pre-Calculus 12B

Required Courses: Science Bachelor of Computer Science:

Physics 122 or Chemistry 122 or Biology 122

Bachelor of Information Systems:No Science Requirement

Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering:Both Physics 122 and Chemistry 122

Required Grade Average: 75%

NB Admission Requirements


Required Courses: English and Math English 621 Math 521A of 521B Math 621A of 621B






PEI Admission Requirements


Required Courses: English and Math English 12 Advanced Math 12 Pre-Calculus 12






NS Admission Requirements


Required Courses: English and Math English 12 Math 11 Math 12






USA Admission Requirements

Scholarship Deadline – March 1st

Entrance scholarships at UNB http://www.unb.ca/scholarships

Incoming FCS students http://www.cs.unb.ca/scholarships

-STEM Scholarship - $60 000-RIM Scholarship - $3000

External scholarships http://www.studentawards.com

Scholarship Opportunities

http://www.unb.ca/scholarships

http://www.unb.ca/scholarships

http://www.cs.unb.ca/scholarships

http://www.studentawards.com/

WHAT’S

NEXT?The Future Student Newsletter

How Computer Science is used in the real world and what life is like for our students.

Come for a Tour!

Meet our co-op coordinator, sit in on a class, and tour our classrooms, labs and student spaces. Lunch is on us!

Life @ UNB FCS!

Class sizes < 40 students One-on-one attention and support Tutoring for first-year courses

Friendly student body House Cup competition Monthly board game

nights and other social events

Now Is The Time!

Get a great job when you’re done!

Gain valuable work experience and

potentially graduate debt-free

with our Co-op program!

Combine Computer Science with other

interests!

High Demand Means: Higher Wages

Q: In NB, what starting salary can an average University graduate expect?

A: Around $35K is a reasonable expectation in NB.$35K per year = about $17.50/hr

Q: What salary offers do new Faculty of Computer Science graduates receive?A: CS graduates commonly make $45K – $70K in their first year after graduation.

$50K per year = about $25.00/hr$70K per year = about $35.00/hr

Systems Analyst Research in Motion, Fredericton

Help Desk Analyst UNB – Integrated Technology Services, Fredericton

Multimedia Programmer for Satellite Program

Canadian Space Agency, Montreal

Student software developer Canada Revenue Agency, PEI

Web applications developer Medavie Blue Cross, Moncton

Software Engineer Lockheed Martin Canada, Halifax

Application Development Exxon Mobile, Calgary, Alberta

Software Developer McCain Foods, Florenceville

Network Security Research Assistant

Communications Research Centre, Ottawa

Sample Co-op Jobs

Typical First Year of BCS Program(5 courses each term)

Fall TermSept – Dec

Winter TermJan – Apr

• Introduction to Computer Programming (in Java)• Introduction to Calculus I• Overview of CS• Two Arts/Science/Business Electives

• Computer Science Concepts • Introduction to Calculus II• Discrete Structures • Data and Information Management• One Arts/Science/Business Elective

Typical First Year of BISys Program(5 courses each term)



• Intro to Information Systems• Introduction to Business• Introduction to Computer Programming• Economics (Micro)• Business Math

• Data and Information Management• Computer Science Concepts• Economics (Macro)• Business Math• Arts/Free Elective

Typical First Year of BScSwE Program(5 courses each term)



• Introduction to Computer Programming I (in Java)• Introduction to Calculus I• Intro to Linear Algebra• Physics for Engineers• Technical Communication, Design and Problem Solving

• Introduction to Computer Programming II (in Java)• Introduction to Computer Programming (in MATLAB)• Introduction to Calculus II• Electricity and Magnetism• Chemistry

High Demand Means: Entrepreneurship

The Computing Science Creative Space (CS Square) for innovation and entrepreneurship

Network with local tech entrepreneurs, learn to develop mobile apps, join a team or even start your own company!

After GraduationThe experience I gained in the co-op program at

UNB was invaluable in landing me a middle-level software development position directly after graduating.

“ I work and live in Toronto,

writing iPhone and iPad apps for a tech startup named Keek.”

~Ash Furrow BCS’11

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From: National Center for Education Statistics, 2009 degree production and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Projected Average Annual Job Openings (2008-2018)

United States Degree Production and Annual Employment Projections

= PhD, = Masters, = Bachelors, = projected job openings


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