Program Overview for Master of Applied Computer Science in Canada:
The Master of Applied Computer Science (MACS) program is a 16-month graduate degree that prepares you for a dynamic career in the software industry by developing strong technical skills with core courses in systems, communications, and data management.
Create a program that is right for you:
Apply what you’ve learned in class in either a paid industry internship, an entrepreneurship work term, or a research project with one of our stream options:
- Internship: Gain technical experience in the context of an industry work placement
- Entrepreneurship: Learn the technical and business knowledge needed to create your own business
- Project: Gain the technical know-how as you complete a research project within an established research lab
Top reasons to do your MACS at Dalhousie:
- Experiential-based learning: Build on your classroom knowledge and gain experience in either a paid industry internship, an entrepreneurship work term, or a research project with one of our stream options.
- Connected to industry: We have strong ties with industry, enabling us to offer relevant curriculum, networking opportunities and quality internship placement options.
- In-demand curriculum: The program is designed to give you the technical skills needed for rapid advancement within the software industry with in-demand required courses in: mobile computing, data management, warehousing and analytics, communications.
- Learn in person: Share ideas and insights among experienced faculty members and classmates with a range of diverse backgrounds and professional experiences.
- Wide range of backgrounds: Whether you're an IT professional working in Canada, a student coming directly from an undergradaute degree, or a internationally-trained professional, this degree is right for you. And you'll benefit from working within a group of individuals with diverse backgrounds.
- A growing network: Computer science permeates nearly all human endeavours from business and science to entertaiment and medicine. Our growing alumni network is full of grads that have found work across all industry sectors.
The eligibility for Master of Applied Computer Science in Canada for both domestic and international student is:
To be considered for a graduate program within the Faculty of Computer Science, all applicants must have the equivalent of a four-year undergraduate university degree, a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0, and meet the following program-specific admission requirements.Other Application Documents you need:
- Official Transcripts
- Letter of recommendation (2)
- Updated CV/Resume
- Statement of Purpose
N.B: Most universities have specific international admission requirements based on different education systems.
CA$3,500.00
days left: Not available
MACS merit-based scholarships: $2500
There are multiple merit-based scholarships, enabling us to recogni…
These are the test eligibilities for the Master of Applied Computer Science to qualify.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for Master of Applied Computer Science in Canada: are:
N.B: ELP is not mandatory for all international students. You could apply without ELP if your previous degree's medium of instruction were in English. Students of Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, for example, are not required to take the ELP test.The scholarships available for the Master of Applied Computer Science are:
The international student tuition fees and costs for Master of Applied Computer Science in Canada.
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| Application Fees | CA$115.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | Click Tuition fee | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,800.00/year (CA$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 $12.55/hour. | |||||||
The domestic student tuition fees and costs for Master of Applied Computer Science in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$115.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | Click Tuition fee | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,800.00/year (CA$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 $12.55/hour. | |||||||
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions. Email: graduate@cs.dal.ca
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