The Bachelor of Applied Science (Engineering Science: Computer Engineering Option) at Simon Fraser University is designed for highly qualified students seeking a strong foundation in both hardware and software engineering. This demanding program integrates pure, applied, and engineering sciences, cultivating skills in systems design, digital electronics, computer architecture, operating systems, and software engineering. It includes required co-op industry placements and emphasizes conceptualization, design, analysis, and communication—preparing graduates to become creative, innovative engineer-scientists with entrepreneurial abilities. Program entry is competitive, with core and specialized courses supplemented by modules in social impacts of technology, management, and finance.