Faculty of Computer Science
Be Creative. Design Solutions. Help People.
Technology is Changing Lives
1980s
2010s
2020s
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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
”
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?
What You Need to Know: #1
You Can Combine
Computer Science
with Other Interests!
We’ll Change Your World
Combine Your Interests
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Bachelor of Computer Science
 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.
 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!
Combine Your Interests
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Bachelor of Information Systems
 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.
 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.
Combine Your Interests
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Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering
 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.
 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.
Combine Your Interests

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
What You Need to Know: #2
Our incredible Co-op
program can help
you graduate
debt-free!
How Does Co-op Work?
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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!
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Co-op Benefits
Full-time work experience in between
school terms
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Graduate with 16 to 24 months experience
Try out various types of jobs (and locations)
Attractive salaries
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Earn $13 to $25 per hour
Graduate with little or no debt
No need for a part-time job
The Co-op Experience
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!
Estimated Co-op Student Budget
YEAR
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.
What You Need to Know: #3
Computer Science
prepares you for a
career with a
number of amazing
companies!
Computing professionals work at…
Computer Science
prepares you for a
career with a
number of amazing
companies!
A Great Time for A Career in Computing
Canada Degree Production and Annual Employment Projections
= Masters/PhD
Engineering (including
Architecture)
= Bachelors
Business, Management
and Public Administration
= Projected job openings
Physical and Life
Science
From: Statistics Canada, 2008 degree production and Human Resources and Skills
Development Canada Projected Average Annual Job Openings (2005-2015)
Mathematics, Computer
and Information Science
A Great Time for A Career in Computing
United States Degree Production and Annual Employment Projections
= Masters/PhD
Engineering
= Bachelors
Business, Management
and Marketing
= Projected job openings
Physical and Biological
Sciences
From: National Center for Education Statistics, 2010 degree production and U.S. Bureau
of Labor Statistics Projected Average Annual Job Openings (2010-2020)
Computer and
Information Sciences
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
What You Need to Know: #4
Absolutely No
Programming
Experience Required
to Apply!
NB Admission Requirements
Application Deadline – March 31st
Scholarship Deadline – March 1st
Required Courses: English and Math
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English 122
Pre-Calculus 12A
Pre-Calculus 12B
Required Courses: Science
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Bachelor of Computer Science:
Physics 122 or Chemistry 122 or Biology 122
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Bachelor of Information Systems:
No Science Requirement
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Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering:
Both Physics 122 and Chemistry 122
Required Grade Average: 75%
PEI Admission Requirements
Application Deadline – March 31st
Scholarship Deadline – March 1st
Required Courses: English and Math
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English 621
Math 521A of 521B
Math 621A of 621B
Required Courses: Science
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Bachelor of Computer Science:
Physics 621 or Chemistry 621 or Biology 621
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Bachelor of Information Systems:
No Science Requirement
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Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering:
Both Physics 621 and Chemistry 621
Required Grade Average: 75%
NS Admission Requirements
Application Deadline – March 31st
Scholarship Deadline – March 1st
Required Courses: English and Math
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English 12
Advanced Math 12
Pre-Calculus 12
Required Courses: Science

Bachelor of Computer Science:
Physics 12 or Chemistry 12 or Biology 12
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Bachelor of Information Systems:
No Science Requirement
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Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering:
Both Physics 12 and Chemistry 12
Required Grade Average: 75%
USA Admission Requirements
Application Deadline – March 31st
Scholarship Deadline – March 1st
Required Courses: English and Math
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English 12
Math 11
Math 12
Required Courses: Science

Bachelor of Computer Science:
Physics 12 or Chemistry 12 or Biology 12
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Bachelor of Information Systems:
No Science Requirement

Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering:
Both Physics 12 and Chemistry 12
Required Grade Average: 75%
Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarship Deadline – March 1st
Entrance scholarships at UNB
http://www.unb.ca/scholarships
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Incoming FCS students
 http://www.cs.unb.ca/scholarships
-STEM Scholarship - $60 000
-RIM Scholarship - $3000
External scholarships
 http://www.studentawards.com
WHAT’S
NEXT?
The Future Student Newsletter
Come for a Tour!
How Computer Science is used
in the real world and what life is
like for our students.
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
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Friendly student body
 House Cup competition
 Monthly board game nights
and other social events
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Now Is The Time!
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Combine Computer
Science with other
interests!
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Gain valuable work
experience and
potentially graduate
debt-free with our
Co-op program!
Get a great job
when you’re done!
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
Sample Co-op Jobs
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
Typical First Year of BCS Program
(5 courses each term)
Fall Term
Winter Term
Sept – Dec
Jan – 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)
Fall Term
Winter Term
Sept – Dec
Jan – Apr
• 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)
Fall Term
Winter Term
Sept – Dec
Jan – Apr
• 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!
The experience I gained in the co-op program at
UNB was invaluable in landing me a middlelevel software development position directly
after graduating. I work and live in Toronto,
writing iPhone and iPad
apps for a tech startup
named Keek.”
“
“
After Graduation
~Ash Furrow BCS’11
A Great Time for A Career in Computing
= PhD,
= Masters,
= Bachelors,
= projected job openings
United States Degree Production and Annual Employment Projections
From: National Center for Education Statistics, 2009 degree production and U.S. Bureau
of Labor Statistics Projected Average Annual Job Openings (2008-2018)