Program Overview
Faculty of Applied Sciences
The Faculty of Applied Sciences at Simon Fraser University is comprised of four schools: the School of Computing Science, the School of Engineering Science, the School of Mechatronic Systems Engineering, and the School of Sustainable Energy Engineering.
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Study
The Faculty of Applied Sciences offers various programs for future undergraduates and graduates.
Why Choose FAS?
The Faculty of Applied Sciences provides students with a comprehensive education, preparing them for a wide range of career opportunities.
Future Undergraduates
- Programs
- Computing Science Programs
- Engineering Science Programs
- Mechatronic Systems Engineering Programs
- Sustainable Energy Engineering Programs
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Future Graduates
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- Computing Science Programs
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- Sustainable Energy Engineering Programs
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- Sustainable Energy Engineering
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- PhD Qualifying Exam
- TA/TM/Sessional Employment
- Undergraduates
Research
The Faculty of Applied Sciences is committed to research excellence, with various research labs, centres, and institutes.
Research Labs
- Computing Science Research Labs
- Engineering Science Research Labs
- Mechatronic Systems Engineering Research Labs
- Sustainable Energy Engineering Research Labs
Centres & Institutes
The Faculty of Applied Sciences has several centres and institutes that support research and innovation.
Awards & Chairs
The Faculty of Applied Sciences offers various awards and chairs to recognize research excellence.
News & Events
The Faculty of Applied Sciences hosts various events and news updates.
News
The Faculty of Applied Sciences publishes news updates on research, events, and achievements.
Events
- Computing Science Events
- Engineering Science Events
- Mechatronic Systems Engineering Events
- Sustainable Energy Engineering Events
Computing Science Major
The Computing Science Major is a four-year Bachelor of Science program that teaches students skills for a changing workforce.
Program Highlights
- Optional, paid co-op work experience
- Degree flexibility allows students to shape their courses around study topics that interest them
- World-renowned faculty who are leaders in their fields and represent research excellence
- Accelerated master's option allows students to work toward a master's degree alongside their undergraduate degree
Program at-a-glance
The Computing Science Major is a four-year program that introduces students to foundational topics in computing science, such as programming, databases, and theoretics, while also building relational knowledge in mathematics, statistical analysis, and linear algebra.
What You'll Learn
The Computing Science program first introduces students to foundational topics in computing science, such as programming, databases, and theoretics, while also building relational knowledge in mathematics, statistical analysis, and linear algebra. In the latter half of the program, students get to select from a broad choice of computing science elective courses from across six concentration areas.
Career Possibilities
The world is changing rapidly, and so is the full range of career opportunities that await. Armed with the necessary knowledge and skills, graduates pursue careers in jobs such as:
- Chief Information Officer
- Chief Information Security Officer
- Chief Operations Officer
- Chief Technical Officer
- Computer and Information Systems Manager
- Game Developer
- Interactive Media Developer
- IT Project Manager
- Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst
- Software Engineer
- Software Developer
- Systems Architect
- Web Designer
- Web Developer
Further Program Information
Discover more details about this program on our 'current students' pages:
- Computing Science Major - Program Requirements
- Software Systems - Program Requirements
- Diploma, Minor & Certificate
Other program options
- Computing Science Major (Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts)
- Computing Science Dual Degree Program Major (Bachelor of Science)
- Computing Science Second Degree Major (Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts)
- Software Systems Major (Bachelor of Science)
- Computing Science Honours (Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts)
- Geographic Information Science Honours (Bachelor of Science)
- Computing Science and Linguistics Joint Major (Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science)
- Information Systems in Business Administration and Computing Science Joint Major (Bachelor of Business Administration or Bachelor of Science)
- Mathematics and Computing Science Joint Major (Bachelor of Science)
- Molecular Biology and Biochemistry and Computing Science Joint Major (Bachelor of Science)
- Mathematics and Computing Science Joint Honours (Bachelor of Science)
- Molecular Biology and Biochemistry and Computing Science Joint Honours (Bachelor of Science)
- Computing Science Minor
- Computing Science Co-operative Education Program
- Computing Science (Post Baccalaureate Diploma)
- Computing Studies (Certificate)