Program Overview for M.Sc. in Computing & Data Analytics in Canada:
IDC stated that the data we create is growing at a rate of 40% per year. By the end of 2020, 90% of large companies will generate revenue through data as a service. In fact, data affects almost every aspect of our lives. With these staggering levels of growth, there is a great demand for data-savvy professionals who can analyze, communicate, and innovate in a data-centric economy. At the same time, the demand for traditional computer skills (computer programming, product development, quality engineering, etc.) is also increasing.
Saint Mary’s Master of Science in Computing & Data Analytics (MSc CDA) is a graduate-level, 16-month professional program that balances its focus on these two growth areas:
- Software design, development, customization, and management
- Analytics and Business intelligence: the acquisition, storage, management, and analysis of huge amounts of data to improve efficiency, innovation, and decision making
The main focus of MSc CDA is to train highly skilled computing and data analysis professionals who can drive innovation and organizational success. The Master of Science CDA prepares students for rewarding careers through experiential learning opportunities and intensive industry interactions.
Benefits of the MSc CDA
- Develop in-demand skills and practical experience applying industry-relevant technologies, methods, and data sets to solve real-world problems.
- Outstanding careers – since the program’s launch, nearly 100% of graduates have received full-time job offers from Fortune 500 firms, SMEs, and start-ups alike. Meet our Graduates
- Study with award-winning instructors from Saint Mary’s Faculty of Science and the Sobey School of Business, the largest Canadian business school east of Quebec
- Build your professional network through interaction with industry instructors, paid internships, sponsored projects, industry workshops, expert guest speakers, hackathons, and special events
- Choose from three applied learning choices:
- group-based, industry-sponsored projects
- internships
- a research thesis
The Master of Science in Computing and Data Analysis (M.Sc. CDA) program is a professional graduate program that full-time and part-time students can use. The plan is based on established principles of mathematics and computer science for industrial and commercial analysis. It combines the two basic aspects of computing and data analysis: design, development, customization, and management of hardware and software platforms; and Analytics, Business Intelligence, and Knowledge Discovery - Acquisition, storage, management, and analysis of large amounts of data to improve efficiency and innovation and decision-making.
It is an interdisciplinary application based on a solid foundation obtained through a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (or equivalent). This program provides individuals with a unique opportunity to acquire deeper technical skills and a broader understanding of current and future trends in business and information technology (IT). The principles of business and industry practice are intertwined throughout the plan.
The MSc CDA is a rigorous graduate program characterized by delivering innovative interdisciplinary courses in a challenging environment and providing opportunities to interact with industry professionals. After completing the required courses, the choice of internship, project, or thesis elements provides flexibility to meet the student's goals. In special circumstances, with the permission of the project coordinator, students may combine internships and project selection.
The eligibility for M.Sc. in Computing & Data Analytics in Canada for both domestic and international student is:
The MSc CDA follows the general admission requirements and procedures of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, as outlined in the.
- A four-year Bachelor of Science in Computing Science degree (or equivalent) with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 out of 4.3 (B).
- A minimum score of 70% on a programming test followed by a technical interview administered by the M.Sc. CDA Program;
- the Admissions Committee will also look for personal qualities, such as technical experience, leadership, and motivation, which are important for success as a professional in Computing and Data Analytics.
In addition, applicants must meet or provide evidence for the following criteria:
- Applicants require a four-year Bachelor of Science in Computing Science degree (or equivalent in a quantitative field) with a cumulative GPA equal to 70%
- Letter of Intent describing how the program will benefit your educational and career goals
- An up-to-date CV
- Applicants must complete a programming test administered by Saint Mary’s University.
- Applicants must complete a technical interview
- Transcripts: We will accept uploaded unofficial transcripts for evaluation purposes. Applicants must upload a grading scale with their unofficial transcripts. Successful applicants will be required to submit official final transcripts.
- Three (3) recommendation forms, one of which should be from an academic source.
These are the test eligibilities for the M.Sc. in Computing & Data Analytics to qualify.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for M.Sc. in Computing & Data Analytics in Canada: are:
- TOEFL(ibt): 90
- IELTS(academic): 6.5
The scholarships available for the M.Sc. in Computing & Data Analytics are:
CA$10,000.00
CA$2,000.00
CA$50,000.00
The international student tuition fees and costs for M.Sc. in Computing & Data Analytics in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$110.00 | ||||||
| Living Cost | $10,800.00/year ($900.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year |
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| You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of CA$12.55/hour. | |||||||
The domestic student tuition fees and costs for M.Sc. in Computing & Data Analytics in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$110.00 | ||||||
| Living Cost | $10,800.00/year ($900.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year | ||||||
| This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of CA$12.55/hour. | |||||||
MSc CDA Secretary
Neelam Pal
neelam.pal@smu.ca
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