Why Study Computer Science?

There are many great reasons to study computer science. Here are only a few!

Computer science is the foundation of the information revolution, which has transformed society in fundamental ways.

Computerization has resulted in an ever-increasing range of applications, touching every aspect of daily life.

Computer science is a fast-evolving, high technology field of wide impact. Your studies will be exciting and will lead to challenging and rewarding careers.

In recent years, computer science has expanded to cover very diverse activities in fields such as the physical and biological sciences, engineering, finance, the humanities, and fine arts.

Both Canadian and U.S. labour statistics point to significant growth in job prospects in information technologies in the next decade.

Computer science graduates will have many job options, as their numbers will fall far short of projected demands.

High school students who start their computer science programs in 2008 will be graduating in a very healthy job market in 2012-2013.

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University of Waterloo
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