Program Overview for Applied Computing (MAC) in Canada:
As technology becomes more and more complex, the skills required by the computer industry become more and more complex. Laurier's Master of Applied Computing (MAC) will provide you with an advanced degree in computing and you will gain theoretical and practical knowledge of mobile computing, business computing, data mining, and machine learning.
The MAC program will make you stand out in the job market and demonstrate to employers that you have advanced technical knowledge and can use it to create technical solutions.
BALANCING THEORY AND PRACTICE
Our philosophy is to create a "dream, build" environment in which you can apply theories learned in the classroom and apply them to projects or sites through cooperative internships. Employers noted that people with a traditional master's degree in computer science or computer science have high-level technical knowledge, but lack practical knowledge or experience. We want to equip you with both. Through the use of case studies, project-based courses, and collaborative education opportunities, the MAC course will provide you with practical skills that a theory-focused degree cannot provide.
All MAC students are required to participate in practical algorithm design. In this course, you will acquire the prior knowledge necessary to be able to enter the professional field through additional courses. Topics for these professional courses include mobile computing, data science, and business computing.
Research Focus
Our diverse faculty offer research expertise in:
- algorithms
- symbolic computation
- embedded systems
- networking
- image processing
- system-on-a-chip
- security
- quantum computing
Careers
After the program is complete, graduates would work as a:
- data scientist
- big data architect
- mobile app developer
- senior web developer
- software developer
- software project manager
The eligibility for Applied Computing (MAC) in Canada for both domestic and international student is:
- An honors degree in Computer Science or a closely related area includes data structure, object-oriented language programming, and software engineering courses.
- A final year average of at least B+ is usually required, along with a cumulative average of at least B+ in all computer science courses.
- Applications are reviewed by the graduate program committee, which considers all prior university grades, a statement of your research interests, a writing sample, and letters of reference.
Application Checklist:
After you have submitted your OUAC application, paid the non-refundable application fee, and Laurier has received your application, you'll receive an email from gradadmissions@wlu.ca advising you to upload the additional required documentation to Laurier’s Online Registration & Information System (LORIS).
An application for admission to our Master of Applied Computing program must include:
- The Application Summary is generated after you complete your OUAC application (log back into OUAC to retrieve it).
- Transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work.
- A completed statement of intent.
- A resume of your academic and work experience. Include a history of your publication and scholarly paper activity, and any other information you feel will interest the admissions committee.
- Completed reference forms. Two academic references are required. Note: Reference forms are electronically submitted to Laurier by the referee and do not need to be uploaded.
Proficiency in written and spoken English is essential to graduate studies at Laurier. Applicants whose language of instruction during their previous postsecondary education was not in English must submit evidence of proficiency in English. If applicable, results from accepted testing services must be uploaded to LORIS.
N.B: Most universities have specific international admission requirements based on different education systems.
These are the test eligibilities for the Applied Computing (MAC) to qualify.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for Applied Computing (MAC) in Canada: are:
- TOEFL(ibt): 89
- IELTS(academic): 7
The international student tuition fees and costs for Applied Computing (MAC) in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Tuition Fees | CA$10,944.00 /year | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$14,400.00/year (CA$1,200.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$17,920.00/year |
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| You will earn CA$17,920.00/year by working 20 hours *4 weeks * 8 months * 14 CAD/h + 40 hours * 4 weeks * 4 months * 14 CAD/hour at minimum wage of CA$14.00/hour. | |||||||
The domestic student tuition fees and costs for Applied Computing (MAC) in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | CA$4,465.00 /year | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$14,400.00/year (CA$1,200.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$17,920.00/year | ||||||
| This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$17,920.00/year by working 20 hours *4 weeks * 8 months * 14 CAD/h + 40 hours * 4 weeks * 4 months * 14 CAD/hour at minimum wage of CA$14.00/hour. | |||||||
The tuition fees are based on the term(Not per academic year). Wilfred offers generous funding to its graduate students. Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA), Research Assistant, Contract Teaching Faculty (CTF), Internal scholarships and awards, and external funding are also available to support students. Some other funding includes:
- Winners of major external awards (OGS, QEII, and Tri-Council) may be eligible for top-up funding, including the Dean's Graduate Scholarship (total value exceeds $10,000).
- Eligible domestic students admitted studying on a full-time basis receive an average of $14,500 a year. This support may consist of teaching assistantships, internal/external scholarships, and/or faculty-funded studentships or research assistantships.
- Our graduate funding web page includes a list of all funding opportunities available to Laurier graduate students, including information about OGS, QEII, and Tri-Council.
CONTACT US:
Li Wei, Graduate Advisor
E: MACadvising@wlu.ca
T: 519.884.0710 x2823
Office Location: Science Building, N2081
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