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Markham Campus programs offer students innovative academic programming designed to produce highly skilled graduates primed for success in a variety of in-demand industries.

Whether you're pursuing an undergraduate degree or looking for a post-graduate education to accelerate your career, there's a program for you at York University.

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Markham Campus Undergraduate Programs

Communication, Social Media & Public Relations (BA)

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.

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Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies

Possible Careers Include:
Public Relations Specialist
Social Media Manager
Communications Officer

Computer Science for Software Development (BASc)

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 flexible options ranging from course splitting (with digital badges) to core 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.

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Lassonde School of Engineering

Possible Careers Include:
Computer Programmer
Software Developer
Application Developer
Software Design Architect

Creative Technologies (BFA)

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.

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School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design

Possible Careers Include:
Creative Technologist
Digital Content Creator
Interactive Exhibition Designer
Programming Director
Community Artist & Organizer

Digital Technologies (BASc)

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.

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Lassonde School of Engineering

Possible Careers Include:
Cyber Security Specialist
Information System Analyst
Database Administrator
Data Analyst or Software Developer

Entrepreneurship & Innovation (BCom)

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.

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Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies

Possible Careers Include:
Entrepreneur
Business Consultant
Product Developer
Venture Capital Manager

Financial Technologies (BSc)

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. You will learn how financial technologies help provide solutions in areas of social justice, inclusion and diversity, and environmental sustainability. Graduate with a strong understanding of finance, information and computational technologies and the connections between the two.

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Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies

Possible Careers Include:
Financial Data Analyst
Regulatory Technology Specialist
Wealth Technology Developer
Cryptocurrency Specialist

Sport Management (BSM)

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.

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Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies

Possible Careers Include:
Professional Sports Management
Athletic Director
Recreational Program Administration
Sport Entrepreneurship

First Year Engineering Core Program

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.

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Lassonde School of Engineering

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.

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Faculty of Science

Markham Campus Graduate Programs

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL – Municipal Government)

Learn about the ongoing resource constraints and other challenges that municipalities confront, and how municipal and regional governments, related boards and agencies, and non-profit organizations are delivering services and responding to community needs and calls for accountability. In addition to core modules a mandatory new course addresses pressing topics in local and regional governance relevant to the municipal sector.

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Faculty of Graduate Studies

Master of Science in Management Practice (MScMP)

Develop a robust understanding of management practices rooted in applied research and analysis that inform evidence-based decision making. As a future leader, you’ll get ahead of the competition by putting data to a better use through the most up-to-date research and analytical methods to efficiently run an organization.

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Faculty of Graduate Studies

Graduate Diploma in Management (GDM)

Don’t have a business background? The Graduate Diploma in Management is for you. Open to all students with an undergraduate degree in a field other than business, management, commerce or a closely related field, this program introduces you to major area in management. You’ll develop a robust understanding of organizational theory, marketing, accounting, finance, operations management, management information systems, organizational behaviour and law. You’ll hone your newfound skills and knowledge in a capstone course addressing real-life organizational problems.

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Faculty of Graduate Studies

Master’s in Biotechnology Management (MBM)

Graduate with two credentials – a Master’s in Biotechnology Management and a Graduate Diploma in Management – and position yourself to make immediate contributions to the growing Canadian biotechnology industry. This one-of-a-kind program in Canada provides training in practical biotechnology theories, skills and practices; a graduate education in management; and a paid work-placement(s). Your studies culminate in an interdisciplinary capstone course integrating biotechnology and management skills and knowledge.

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Faculty of Graduate Studies

Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology (GDB)

Gain a clearer understanding of current biotechnology practice in the Canadian private sector. This stand-alone graduate diploma will enhance and sharpen the knowledge and skills you developed in your biology undergraduate degree.

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Faculty of Graduate Studies

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Career Preparation

Our experiential education offerings are uniquely focused on professional development, drawing deeply on the perspectives, insights and contributions of industry and community leaders. Through field placements and co-ops, internships and work-integrated learning, case-studies and capstone projects, you acquire job-ready skills and a firm understanding of how to plan, initiate, and actualize your career journey.

About Markham Campus

Complementing the energy and creativity of a city that’s home to 350,000 people, hundreds of head offices and over 1,500 hightech and life sciences companies, Markham Campus is a distinctive new addition to York’s campus network. The campus increases access to higher education in York Region and offers innovative, techforward programs and research.

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