BA/BS in Computing Systems

The Computing Systems program at Trent University is a single-major Bachelor of Arts (General) offered through the Department of Computing & Information Systems. It introduces students to building and using computing and information systems, with coursework spanning technical, business, and cultural perspectives on technology. Students learn to develop integrated solutions that address user needs, taking a systems-level view of how digital technologies are designed and applied. The curriculum also examines the ethical, legal, and cultural implications of digital systems. The department offers related streams in Computer Science and Information Systems, along with a Co-op option that provides work-integrated learning alongside academic study. As a General-credential program, it requires 15.0 credits over three years of full-time study, compared with the 20.0-credit, four-year Honours route in the same department. Graduates complete the program with a foundation in computing fundamentals applicable to technical and business-facing roles.