As a Markham Campus student, you will benefit from flexible learning formats, small class sizes and the opportunity to round out classroom learning with workplace experiential education. Find engaging programs that offer innovative course design and diverse experiential education opportunities.
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Communication, Social Media & Public Relations (BA)
Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
Communication, Social Media & Public Relations is a new stream in the existing Communication & Media Studies (BA) program.
Offered exclusively at the new Markham Campus, this program will help you develop a solid foundation in communication and media studies while pursuing an intensive focus on the study of social media and public relations. Acquire research skills, analytical skills and expertise in communicating across multimedia formats with an emphasis on ethics and a commitment to social justice and transformation. The program also includes experiential education and placement opportunities, where you will gain expertise and skills for navigating future career or academic pursuits.
Computer Science for Software Development (BASc)
Lassonde School of Engineering
Choose from exciting options in emerging areas such as cloud computing, cyber security and data science in this program, which puts innovative ideas at the heart of program design.
Enjoy courses in which you’ll work on real-world community and industry inspired projects. Through experiential learning, you’ll play an active role in the learning process, whether that’s during extensive labs, project-based assessments, simulated workplace assignments and/or work terms in Markham-based industrial or non-profit organizations. It’s all about building the complementary skills of a well-rounded digital citizen.
Creative Technologies (BFA)
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
Apply creativity, collaboration and entrepreneurship to address real-world problems in fast-changing industries, such as the ethics of disruptive technologies, web3, the development and application of artificial intelligence, and more.
Anchored in critical entrepreneurship, the Creative Technologies (BFA) program empowers students to develop multidisciplinary creative skills and technological expertise through hands-on learning with an emphasis on social applications and contexts. As part of the program, you will engage in collaborative research projects and digital projects that address real-world problems and contribute to emerging industries. Through innovative skills-based courses, you will gain practical experience such as technology for fabrication, media processes, digital content creation, virtual environments, and more.
Digital Technologies (BASc)
Lassonde School of Engineering
Earn while you learn in our Digital Technologies program. Designed with companies such as Shopify, IBM, EY and RBC, this program provides a unique combination of work-based and academic experiences that will give you a competitive edge upon graduation.
Imagine earning a full-time salary at a company, while dedicating 20 per cent of your time to study. A brand-new concept in Canada, this program is 80 per cent experiential starting from day one, so your theoretical and academic learning can be immediately and continuously applied on the job.
Entrepreneurship & Innovation (BCom)
Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
A new Markham Campus stream in York University’s established Commerce program, this option lets you combine core commerce courses with courses focused on developing an action-oriented, entrepreneurial mindset for overcoming organizational and societal challenges in an ever-changing world.
Draw from business and social perspectives to understand how value is created in both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. You will benefit from hands-on, practical education in entrepreneurship and innovation built on a strong foundation of theoretical knowledge. Program-specific courses will include Entrepreneurial Strategy, Creating & Launching New Products, Hackathon I & II and Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
Financial Technologies (BSc)
Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
This program prepares you for a technology-related career in the financial sector.
Combine computing and information technology training with economics and finance education. A specially designed combination of courses will explore diverse aspects of the financial technologies industry, from AI and machine learning, financial systems design and financial cryptography, and mathematical finance, banking and payment systems to e-trading and portfolio management. Graduate with a strong understanding of finance, information and computational technologies and the connections between the two. Prepare for diverse technology careers in the financial sector such as financial data analyst, blockchain architect, AI engineer for financial services, financial software analyst.
Sport Management (BSM)
Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
This business-oriented program focuses on the managerial and organizational aspects of sport.
Learn about sport innovation and entrepreneurship alongside studies in sport leadership, sport communications and community relations, sport analytics and e-sport. The experiential education component includes strategic management, marketing or finance and accounting projects. It also includes two employer and community-focused, hands-on learning opportunities. You will be introduced to creativity and innovation in the world of recreational, amateur and professional sport, and develop skills and knowledge relevant to evolving sport management practices.
First Year Engineering Core Program
Lassonde School of Engineering
Discover your passion or lock-in your specialization with our Engineering Program Guarantee, part of our optional Boost co-application.
Whether you are finding your way or already have a goal in mind, our Engineering foundation year lays the groundwork for achievement. It’s a thorough introduction to all our engineering disciplines, including civil, computer, electrical, mechanical, software and space engineering, with co-op options available for all streams.
First Year Science Program
Explore science and develop the skills that will position you for success throughout your studies in this unique learning opportunity.
Whether you are interested in Life or Chemical Sciences, your first year at the Markham Campus will provide a distinctive learning experience that sets the stage for your success throughout your academic journey.
Interested in Applying?
Find the requirements to our engaging Markham Campus programs along with the steps on submitting an application to York University.