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Program overview
The Computer Science program provides the bedrock for exciting careers at the forefront of innovation in private industry or entrepreneurship. It helps students build skills and novel ideas for designing and implementing software, as well as developing effective algorithms to solve computing problems and plan and manage organizational technology infrastructures. Cutting-edge companies such as Google, Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Autodesk, and Microsoft frequently hire graduates. Alumni are also actively engaged in entrepreneurship, innovation, and creating start-ups.
Completing this program
- Core Course: Research Methodology in Computer Science.
- Seminar: Students are required to give a departmental seminar on the results of their research.
- Software Engineering Specialization: Four additional courses from a list approved by the Department of Computer Science.
- Additional Courses: May include Artificial Intelligence, Databases, Computer Graphics, Scientific Computing, HCI and Visualization and others.
- Thesis: Students will complete a thesis based on original research.
Specializations
- Master of Science (MSc) Thesis-based in Computer Science, Software Engineering Specialization . The specialization is offered jointly through the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Electrical and Software Engineering.
- Wearable Technology Interdisciplinary Specialization
- Computational Neuroscience Interdisciplinary Specialization
Outcomes
Technology sector, business start-ups, computer science research, IT, software development.
A master’s degree in computer science will give you the pre-requisite for a PhD.
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Admission requirements
GPA
A minimum of 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree. Post-degree CS courses may be considered when calculating GPA. Exceptions to GPA requirement may be considered for those with either:
- demonstrated research excellence, or
- GRE General scores of at least 600 verbal and 750 quantitative and either 720 analytical (old test format) or 5.5 (new test format)
Minimum education
Four year degree in computer science or another field with 3rd or 4th year courses in the following areas: Theory of Computation; Software Engineering; Systems (OS, Compilers, Distributed Systems, Networking); Application (AI, Graphics, Databases, etc.).
Work samples
None
Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Purpose
Curriculum Vitae and Statement of Purpose are recommended for M.Sc. Students but not required. You can include with your official documents or you send them via email to the Graduate Science Centre (email: sci.grad@ucalgary.ca). Please include your name and ID# in the email.
Reference letters
Two letters of reference dated within twelve months of the application.
Test scores
Optional: Special consideration will be given to those with GRE scores of at least 600 verbal, 750 quantitative, and 720 analytical (5.5 in the new format). Applicants from outside Canada are expected to apply with GRE scores.
English language proficiency
An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in one of the following ways:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL ibt) score of 97 (Internet-based, with no section less than 20).
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 7.0 (minimum of 6.0 in each section).
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 68, or higher (Academic version).
- Canadian Academic English Language test (CAEL) score of 70 (70 in some sections – up to the program, 60 in all other).
- Academic Communication Certificate (ACC) score of A- in one or two courses (up to the program), “B+” on all other courses.
- Cambridge C1 Advanced or Cambridge C2 Proficiency minimum score of 191.
*Please contact your program of interest if you have any questions about ELP requirements
Deadlines
WINTER (For admission on January 1)
- INTERNATIONAL:
- Final Application Deadline – July 1 (Final Documentation Submission Deadline – July 15)
- CANADIAN:
- Final Application Deadline – September 1 (Final Documentation Submission Deadline – October 1)
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FALL (For admission on September 1)
- INTERNATIONAL:
- Early Applications (complete application review) - January 15
- Final Application Deadline – March 1 (Final Documentation Submission Deadline – March 15)
- CANADIAN:
- Final Application Deadline – May 1 (Final Documentation Submission Deadline – June 1)
If you're not a Canadian or permanent resident, or if you have international credentials, make sure to learn about international requirements
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