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Bachelor of Computer Information Systems at Mount Royal University
BCIS (Bachelor of Computer Information Systems) · Faculty of Science and Technology · Calgary campus
What average do you need for MRU Bachelor of Computer Information Systems?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. MRU works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
What courses do you need?
MRU's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
- Required
- ENG4U English (or EAE4U English, or ETS4U Studies in Literature)
- MHF4U Advanced Functions
How much does MRU Bachelor of Computer Information Systems cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
- Tuition
- $7,300 first year, $29,200 in all
- Student fees
- $2,400 first year, $9,700 in all
- Residence and meals
- $10,400 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $34,300 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Calgary, $954 a month
What do computer science graduates earn?
Statistics Canada publishes pay by field for each province's graduates, not by school. Figures are for Alberta bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
What careers does MRU Bachelor of Computer Information Systems lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- Software DeveloperBuild apps, websites and systems. No licence required, many roads in.$100kTypical pay1 to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Data ScientistTurn piles of data into predictions and decisions. Math, code and a lot of cleaning up.$96kTypical pay4 to 7 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Cybersecurity AnalystWatch for attacks and stop them. High pay, real shortage, and the government is one of the biggest employers.$103kTypical pay2 to 6 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Business AnalystThe translator between the people who need software and the people who build it. A business or IT (information technology) degree and a talent for asking questions.$94kTypical pay3 to 5 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Cloud EngineerBuild and run the rented computers, storage and networks that most software now lives on. Certifications count for more than your degree.$96kTypical pay3 to 6 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Data AnalystPull the numbers, make the charts, answer the question. The most common first job in data.$85kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
Where else can you study computer science?
The same field at other universities, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Computer ScienceUCalgary, Alberta | Average that secured an offer in Fall 2025, Computer Science: 85.5% | $7,388 |
| Computer ScienceMacEwan, Alberta | Competitive range high 60s to high 70s (2026/27 and 2027/28 intakes) | $7,500 |
| Computer Science (BSc)ULethbridge, Alberta | General admission minimum: 65% average on five Grade 12 courses (no competitive average published) | $6,822 |
| Computer Science and Geographical Information ScienceULethbridge, Alberta | General admission minimum: 65% average on five Grade 12 courses (no competitive average published) | $6,822 |
| Applied Computer ScienceDalhousie, Nova Scotia | Minimum overall average 70%; competitive, no published cut-off | $10,245 |
| Artificial IntelligenceTrent, Ontario | Minimum 70% overall average (Trent general requirement); co-op stream minimum 80% | Not published |
| Artificial Intelligence (Computer Science)Ontario Tech, Ontario | Expected cut-off: 73 per cent; last year's cut-off: 75 per cent | $8,467 |
| Bachelor of Computing ScienceTRU, British Columbia | No admission average published: open admission with Grade 12 graduation and English 12 (ENG4U) at 73% or more | $4,953 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: mtroyal.ca (opens in a new tab) (data: read from the Google Sheet that MRU's chart page loads in the browser)
- Tuition: mtroyal.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Residence: mtroyal.ca (opens in a new tab) (mtroyal.ca (opens in a new tab) ; mtroyal.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
Careerhelp is not affiliated with Mount Royal University. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.