Computer Science
With more Computer Science professors and researchers than any other university in Atlantic Canada, Dalhousie Computer Science provides students with the technical knowledge and skills needed to succeed in our ever-changing field. From animation and gaming to artificial intelligence and robotics, Dalhousie Computer Science students reach beyond programming to stand at the forefront of technological innovation.
Student skills
- Software design
- Programming computers
- Developing websites
- Testing software reliability and user experience
- Technical support
- Data management
- Designing and evaluating data networks
Industries
- Government
- Technology
- Online business
- Telecommunications
- Gaming
- Energy
- Defence
Past roles
- Software engineer
- Content management system developer
- System administrator
- Website designer
- PHP developer
- Application specialist
- Computer programmer
- Computer help desk assistant
Past employers
- North American Construction Group
- Syncrude Canada
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- IBM Canada
- Shell Canada
- J.D. Irving Limited
- National Research Council Canada
- Telus
- Department of National Defence
Work term schedule
There are 2 intakes, one in Fall and one in Winter. Your work term schedule is dependant on your intake date.Ìý
Ìý | Fall | Winter | Summer |
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2nd year | Study | Study | Work term 1 |
3rd year | Study | Work term 2 | Study |
4th year | Work term 3 | Study | Study |
5th year | Graduation | Ìý | Ìý |
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Ìý | Fall | Winter | Summer |
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2nd year | Off | Study | Study |
3rd year | Work term 1 | Study | Work term 2 |
4th year | Study | Work term 3 | Study |
5th year | Study | Graduation | Ìý |
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Coursework
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Average pay rates during co-op
Hourly | $ 19.00 |
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Department
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