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Faculty of Computer Science

Faculty of Computer Science. Be Creative. Design Solutions. Help People. Technology is Changing Lives. 1980s. 2010s. 2020s. …. ?. Today, there simply aren’t enough people with the right skills to fill the growing demand for computer scientists and computer engineers.

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Faculty of Computer Science

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  1. Faculty of Computer Science Be Creative. Design Solutions. Help People.

  2. Technology is Changing Lives 1980s 2010s 2020s … ?

  3. 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 “ ”

  4. 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.

  5. Women in Computing The world’s first electronic computer calculated ballistics trajectories during WWII. Of the six main programmers, how many were women?

  6. You Can Combine Computer Science with Other Interests! What You Need to Know: #1

  7. We’ll Change Your World

  8. Combine Your Interests • The program: Study the fundamentals of Computer Science and learn to design and build innovative computer applications. • Bachelor of Computer Science 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!

  9. Combine Your Interests • The program: Learn key business skills like finance, marketing, accounting and management. • Bachelor of Information Systems 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.

  10. Combine Your Interests • The program: Apply engineering concepts to the design and maintenance of reliable, safe and efficient software systems. • Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering 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.

  11. Combine Your Interests • Bachelor of Science (5 yrs*) – major in Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics or Physics. • Concurrent Programs: Graduate with a Bachelor of Computer Science and a… • Bachelor of Arts (5 yrs*) – combine Computer Science with an Arts major of your choice. * not including co-op

  12. Our incredible Co-op program can help you graduate debt-free! What You Need to Know: #2

  13. How Does Co-op Work? • 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!

  14. Full-time work experience in between school terms Graduate with 16 to 24 months experience Try out various types of jobs (and locations) Co-op Benefits • Attractive salaries • Earn $13 to $25 per hour • Graduate with little or no debt • No need for a part-time job

  15. 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!

  16. Estimated Co-op Student Budget • 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.

  17. Computer Science prepares you for a career with a number of amazing companies! What You Need to Know: #3

  18. Computer Science prepares you for a career with a number of amazing companies! Computing professionals work at…

  19. A Great Time for A Career in Computing = Masters/PhD = Bachelors = Projected job openings Canada Degree Production and Annual Employment Projections Physical and Life Science Business, Management and Public Administration Mathematics, Computer and Information Science Engineering (including Architecture) From: Statistics Canada, 2008 degree production and Human Resources and Skills Development Canada Projected Average Annual Job Openings (2005-2015)

  20. A Great Time for A Career in Computing = Masters/PhD = Bachelors = Projected job openings United States Degree Production and Annual Employment Projections Physical and Biological Sciences Business, Management and Marketing Computer and Information Sciences Engineering From: National Center for Education Statistics, 2010 degree production and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Projected Average Annual Job Openings (2010-2020)

  21. 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

  22. Absolutely No Programming Experience Required to Apply! What You Need to Know: #4

  23. NB Admission Requirements • Application Deadline – March 31st • Scholarship Deadline – March 1st • Required Courses: English and Math • English 122 • Pre-Calculus 12A • Pre-Calculus 12B • Required Courses: Science • Bachelor of Computer Science:Physics 122 or Chemistry 122 or Biology 122 • Bachelor of Information Systems:No Science Requirement • Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering:Both Physics 122 and Chemistry 122 • Required Grade Average: 75%

  24. PEI Admission Requirements • Application Deadline – March 31st • Scholarship Deadline – March 1st • Required Courses: English and Math • English 621 • Math 521A of 521B • Math 621A of 621B • Required Courses: Science • Bachelor of Computer Science:Physics 621 or Chemistry 621 or Biology 621 • Bachelor of Information Systems:No Science Requirement • Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering:Both Physics 621 and Chemistry 621 • Required Grade Average: 75%

  25. NS Admission Requirements • Application Deadline – March 31st • Scholarship Deadline – March 1st • Required Courses: English and Math • English 12 • Advanced Math 12 • Pre-Calculus 12 • Required Courses: Science • Bachelor of Computer Science:Physics 12 or Chemistry 12 or Biology 12 • Bachelor of Information Systems:No Science Requirement • Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering:Both Physics 12 and Chemistry 12 • Required Grade Average: 75%

  26. USA Admission Requirements • Application Deadline – March 31st • Scholarship Deadline – March 1st • Required Courses: English and Math • English 12 • Math 11 • Math 12 • Required Courses: Science • Bachelor of Computer Science:Physics 12 or Chemistry 12 or Biology 12 • Bachelor of Information Systems:No Science Requirement • Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering:Both Physics 12 and Chemistry 12 • Required Grade Average: 75%

  27. Entrance scholarships at UNB http://www.unb.ca/scholarships Incoming FCS students http://www.cs.unb.ca/scholarships -STEM Scholarship - $60 000 -RIM Scholarship - $3000 External scholarships http://www.studentawards.com Scholarship Opportunities Scholarship Deadline – March 1st

  28. WHAT’S NEXT? The Future Student Newsletter How Computer Science is used in the real world and what life is like for our students. Come for a Tour! Meet our co-op coordinator, sit in on a class, and tour our classrooms, labs and student spaces. Lunch is on us!

  29. Life @ UNB FCS! • Class sizes < 40 students • One-on-one attention and support • Tutoring for first-year courses • Friendly student body • House Cup competition • Monthly board game nights and other social events

  30. Now Is The Time! • Combine Computer Science with other interests! • Get a great job when you’re done! • Gain valuable work experience and potentially graduate debt-free with our Co-op program!

  31. High Demand Means: Higher Wages A: Around $35K is a reasonable expectation in NB.$35K per year = about $17.50/hr • Q: In NB, what starting salary can an average University graduate expect? • 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

  32. Sample Co-op Jobs

  33. Typical First Year of BCS Program(5 courses each term)

  34. Typical First Year of BISys Program(5 courses each term)

  35. Typical First Year of BScSwE Program(5 courses each term)

  36. 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!

  37. After Graduation “ The experience I gained in the co-op program at UNB was invaluable in landing me a middle-level software development position directly after graduating. I work and live in Toronto, writing iPhone and iPad apps for a tech startup named Keek.” ~Ash Furrow BCS’11 “

  38. 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)

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