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Software Systems vs Comp Sci

Anonymous
edited September 2012 in General
Hey just wondering, what is the difference between the Software Systems program at the Surrey campus and Computer Science (computer systems)? 

I know they are practically the same, but will one give me a better chance of a job down the line? 

Also, any major differences?

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  • Anonymous
    I'm in software systems. In general I don't think one of them is any better than the other in terms of getting a job. The main difference between the two is comp sci has a few more math courses (152, 316) and software systems has a few more 'software development' type courses (mainly cmpt 373.) I think if you want to be a software developer I would look more at software systems. If you are more interested in traditional computer science/graduate studies look more at computer science. That said either degree is sufficient for a career as a software developer or perusing post graduate studies.
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  • Anonymous
    Thanks for the info.

    Do you get to choose a "specialization" like you would in Computer Science (computer systems, theoretical, etc)?

    Also, will the degree technically still be a computer science degree, or is software systems its own degree? 

    Minor thing, but I thought I might as well ask since my parents keep asking.
  • Anonymous
    There is no specialization, but you could easily end up taking the equivalent of one course wise. Also the degree is specifically a major in software systems, so not a major in computer science. They would be considered equivalent when applying for jobs though, and both fall under applied sciences.

    These are the exact requirements of each:

    the concentration section in comp sci is comparable to the additional 12 units of upper division cmpt/macm in software systems.

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