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Wilfrid Laurier University

Computer Science (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)

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Faculty:

Faculty of Science - Online

Degree:

Certificate; Online

Field of Study:

Computer Science

Description:

This post-baccalaureate certificate in Computer Science equips you with the necessary skills to find your dream IT job. It also helps you meet the requirements to apply to the Master of Applied Computing (MAC) at Laurier. This 3.0 credit post-baccalaureate program is fully online, designed to be completed in just sixteen months of part-time studies. This program's requirements must be fulfilled within three years from the date of entry.

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Computer Science (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate) at Wilfrid Laurier University

Length:

16 Month(s)

Cost per year:*

Provincial:	$4,159
National:	$4,494
International:	$23,682

Tuition and incidental fees are charged based on your year of entry and the number of courses in which you are registered. Please visit the Laurier website to learn more about tuition and fees.

Scholarships:

Careers:

Computer Programmers Video Game Programmers Electronics Assemblers

Prerequisites:*	These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. Admission Requirements To be admitted to the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Computer Science, students must have a three- or four-year general or honours bachelor’s degree in any discipline except Computer Science with a minimum overall average of B, or equivalent, from an accredited university. Current undergraduate students are not eligible for the certificate. Transfer credits are not awarded for a completed undergraduate degree. Students who have completed more than 1.0 credit of required courses prior to program entry are not eligible for admission.
Test Scores:	Canadian Academic English Language Assessment or DuoLingo or Pearson Test of English (Academic) or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration)

Prerequisites:*

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Computer Science, students must have a three- or four-year general or honours bachelor’s degree in any discipline except Computer Science with a minimum overall average of B, or equivalent, from an accredited university.

Current undergraduate students are not eligible for the certificate.

Transfer credits are not awarded for a completed undergraduate degree.

Students who have completed more than 1.0 credit of required courses prior to program entry are not eligible for admission.

Test Scores:

Canadian Academic English Language Assessment or DuoLingo or Pearson Test of English (Academic) or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration)

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on August 24, 2026

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