Bachelor of Applied Computing (Co-op)

This three-year Bachelor of Applied Computing degree program equips you with the skills and knowledge necessary for modern software development.

  • Enjoy a more personalized learning environment with our small classes
  • Benefit from supportive and experienced faculty who are active in their industry
  • Gain the latest and best industry-specific knowledge and skills to be career-ready upon graduation

Program Availability and Schedule

Availability

Schedule

Coming soon - a schedule that will show when each Level of the program will be delivered. See the Courses tab for further details on the Levels within this program.

Program Summary

Credential

Degree (3 Years)

Program Delivery

Program Code

Area of Interest

Advanced Technology

School

School of Advanced Technology

Campus

Ottawa
No

The program emphasizes industry best practices, equipping you with the skills to design, develop and maintain secure solutions across various technologies and platforms. Complementary courses in mathematics, communication and ethics provide a well-rounded education. Specialized courses allow you to explore advanced areas of software development, and the program's hands-on approach is reinforced by a capstone project in the final semesters, where you will develop software solutions for real-world problems. Two integrated four-month co-op experiences further enhances industry readiness.

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Overview

This three-year Bachelor of Applied Computing degree program equips you with the skills and knowledge necessary for modern software development. You acquire innovative approaches to designing, developing and deploying a wide range of software solutions, while mastering essential concepts in programming, design, secure development, software engineering, cloud computing and artificial intelligence.

The program emphasizes industry best practices, equipping you with the skills to design, develop and maintain secure solutions across various technologies and platforms. Complementary courses in mathematics, communication and ethics provide a well-rounded education. Specialized courses allow you to explore advanced areas of software development, and the program's hands-on approach is reinforced by a capstone project in the final semesters, where you will develop software solutions for real-world problems. Two integrated four-month co-op experiences further enhances industry readiness.

As a graduate of this program, you will be well-prepared for careers in

  • software design and development
  • web application development
  • quality assurance
  • artificial intelligence/machine Learning development
  • cloud computing
  • DevOps
  • other areas of computing

Courses

Programs at Algonquin College are delivered using a variety of instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom sessions with virtual learning activities. Upon registration, each full-time student is provided an Algonquin email account which is used to communicate important information about program or course events.

Careers & Pathways

Careers

Graduates of the Bachelor of Applied Computing may find employment as a software developer, web developer, IT support specialist, mobile application developer, cloud solutions architect, business analyst, quality assurance tester, technical consultant, game developer, software tester, application support analyst, IT trainer/instructor or technical writer.

Pathways

Please use our Pathways tool to search for pathway options.

Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

  1. Build, integrate, and maintain programming solutions and software systems to meet organizational requirements using industry best practices and appropriate methodologies, paradigms, and tools.
  2. Determine business requirements for software system specifications based on functional and non-functional requirements.
  3. Model, design, implement, and maintain complex data storage solutions that meet industry best practices and maintain rigorous security expectations.
  4. Evaluate security and risk using quality management principles and project management practices to support project development and completion.
  5. Lead teams in support of establishing and maintaining effective working relationships by applying concepts of group dynamics, organizational behaviour, and leadership theories.
  6. Interpret professional, ethical, and legal codes of practice required to be in compliance with legislation and professional standards.
  7. Communicate complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences using written, oral, and graphical methods producing effective reports, presentations, design documentation, and instructions.
  8. Address individual needs for continuing education and professional development to maintain technical and professional competencies.
  9. Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.

Tuition & Fees

Get an idea of how much each semester will cost with our Tuition and Fee Estimator.

Textbook and course material costs are available on the Algonquin College bookstore website.

2026/2027 Academic Year

Tuition and related ancillary fees for this program can be viewed by using the Tuition and Fees Estimator tool at www.algonquincollege.com/fee-estimator

Further information on fees can be found by visiting the Registrar's Office website at www.algonquincollege.com/ro

Fees are subject to change.

Additional program related expenses include:

  • Textbooks cost approximately $1,000 per year.

Admissions Requirements

All applicants must satisfy both College Eligibility and Program Eligibility requirements.

College Eligibility

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent.
  • Mature students are applicants who have not achieved the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or its equivalent and who are at least 19 years of age on or before the commencement of the program in which they intend to enroll. Mature students applying for Degree programs satisfy College Eligibility by having demonstrated academic abilities equivalent to those of Ontario high school graduates, verified by successful completion of at least one full-time term at the post-secondary level (minimum five courses taken concurrently in an academic program of study).

Program Eligibility

  • Six Grade 12 University (U) or university/college (M) courses with a minimum 65% average including:
    • One Grade 12 U English course, with a minimum of 65%
    • One Grade 12 U Mathematics course, with a minimum of 65%
  • Please note that mature students must meet the following subject-specific Program Eligibility requirements, either directly or through equivalencies:
    • One Grade 12 U English course, with a minimum of 65%
    • One Grade 12 U Mathematics course, with a minimum of 65%
  • Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).
  • IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band; OR TOEFL Internet-based (iBT) tests taken prior to January 21, 2026 overall 88, with a minimum in each component: Reading 22; Listening 22; Speaking 22; Writing 22; OR TOEFL Internet-based (iBT) tests taken after January 21, 2026 overall 4.5, with a minimum in each component: Reading 4.5; Listening 4.5; Speaking 4.5; Writing 4.5; OR Duolingo English Test (DET) Overall 120, minimum of 120 in Literacy and no score below 105.

Application Information

BACHELOR OF APPLIED COMPUTING
Program Code 6530X03FWO

Applications to full-time day programs must be submitted with official transcripts showing completion of the academic admission requirements through:

ontariocolleges.ca
60 Corporate Court
Guelph, Ontario N1G 5J3
1-888-892-2228

Students currently enrolled in an Ontario secondary school should notify their Guidance Office prior to their online application at www.ontariocolleges.ca.

Applications for Fall Term and Winter Term admission received by February 1 will be given equal consideration. Applications received after February 1 will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis as long as places are available.

International applicants please visit this link for application
process information: https://algonquincollege.my.site.com/myac360/s/

For further information on the admissions process, please visit:
Admissions - Registrar's Office https://algonquincollege.com/ro/admissions/

Additional Information

Program Resources

Algonquin College has been granted consent by the Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security to offer this applied degree for a six-year term starting July 2, 2026. The College shall ensure that all students admitted to the above-named program during the period of consent have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable timeframe.

CO-OP INFORMATION
Co-operative education (Co-op) provides students with the opportunity to integrate classroom learning with real-world experience through paid, program related work terms.

Two academic terms before their first co-op work term, students must actively participate in and complete a self-directed co-op preparation course, including required readiness activities and workshops.

Students are responsible for conducting a guided, self-directed job search and securing approved, paid co-op employment related to their program of study. Co-op students compete for positions alongside students from Algonquin College and other Canadian and international colleges and universities. While Algonquin College's Co-op Career Centre supports students by developing co-op opportunities and providing guidance throughout the process, employment is not guaranteed.

Co-op work opportunities may require students to relocate. All costs associated with participation-including travel, accommodation, work permits, visa applications, and other related expenses-are the responsibility of the student.

Co-op work terms are typically 14 weeks in duration and are completed during academic terms when students are not enrolled in classes. For details about the number and timing of co-op work terms in your program, please refer to the Courses tab on your program's webpage.

Successful completion of all required co-op work terms listed on the program page is mandatory for graduation. Students are expected to remain on schedule and participate in co-op work terms as planned. Failure to complete a co-op work term as scheduled may result in an unscheduled break in studies, which can delay graduation and may have implications for immigration status for international students.

International students who experience an unscheduled break in studies due to academic progression issues beyond their control may be eligible for an authorized leave. In such cases, consultation with the International Education Centre is required before the scheduled start of the co-op work term to review potential academic and immigration implications.

International students are responsible for ensuring they meet all co-op work permit requirements before participating in a co-op work term. Additional information is available at: www.algonquincollege.com/international/student-handouts

For more information about co-op programs, expectations, and general and program specific co-op eligibility criteria, visit: www.algonquincollege.com/coop-career-centre

PROGRAM DELIVERY STRUCTURE:

Year

Fall

Winter

Summer

One

Academic One

Academic Two

Break

Two

Academic Three

Academic Four

Co-op 1

Three

Co-op 2

Academic Five

Academic Six

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