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Degree
Masters
Major
Artificial Intelligence | Computer Science | Software Engineering
Area of study
Information and Communication Technologies
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview


M.Sc. in Computer Science

The thesis-based Master of Science in Computer Science program provides students with skills and knowledge necessary to pursue doctoral studies or a professional career in the rapidly changing computing and technology fields and in the rapidly advancing field of artificial intelligence, considering the MSc in CS – Artificial Intelligence stream outlined below. This is done through course work in specialized areas of computing technology, applications, and theory, as well as participation in research-oriented seminars, and culminates in an original research thesis.


Students pursuing the thesis-based Master of Science in Computer Science program may optionally elect to seek employment through Co-operative education.


M.Sc. in Computer Science - Artificial Intelligence Stream

The thesis-based Master of Science in Computer Science program in Artificial Intelligence stream is endorsed by the Vector Institute in Artificial Intelligence. This program provides students with skills and knowledge necessary to pursue doctoral studies or a professional career in the rapidly changing computing, technology and artificial intelligence fields. This is done through course work in specialized areas of artificial intelligence, computing technology, applications, and theory, as well as participation in research-oriented seminars, and culminating in an original research thesis with an artificial intelligence topic.


Co-operative Education & Workplace Partnerships Information

  • Students in the MSc in Computer Science and MSc in Computer Science-AI stream may undertake a four-month or eight-month work placement and are anticipated to gain practical knowledge of the state-of-the-art technologies of software development and/or artificial intelligence by working in software companies in Canada and abroad.
  • Some examples of companies hiring our MSc Co-op students include IBM, Blackberry, among other top high-tech companies.

Program Specific Admission Requirements

  • Deadline for Fall: April 15
  • Deadline for Winter: August 15
  • Deadline for Summer: December 15
  • Minimum TOEFL: IBT-92 (a minimum of 23 in each band)
  • Minimum IELTS: 6.5, with no individual band score below 6.0 and no more than one band score of 6.0.
  • Minimum Pearson: 65

Additional Requirements

  • Applicants must submit the School of Computer Science MSc Study Plan/Research Statement Form in their application. (*Failure to submit the required template will result in delays in processing of your application) 500 words or less. Indicate the name of potential supervisor(s), and area(s) of research interest.
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae.
  • Two academic referee assessments.

General Admission Requirements for All Graduate Programs

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