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MCS Computer Science at Carleton University

Carleton University, Canada

Programme overview

MCS Computer Science is a graduate programme at Carleton University offered through School of Computer Science (Faculty of Science).

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: School of Computer Science  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Programme requirements total 5.0 credits.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should have an honours bachelor's degree in computer science or the equivalent. By equivalent is meant an honours degree in a program that includes at least twelve computer science half-credits, two of which must be at the 4000-level, and eight half-credits in mathematics, one of which must be at the 3000- or 4000-level. Applicants who have a three-year non-honours bachelor's degree, or who otherwise lack the required undergraduate preparation, may be admitted to a qualifying-year program. Refer to the General Regulations section of this Calendar for regulations governing the qualifying year. Accelerated Pathway The accelerated pathway in the Master of Computer Science (M.C.S.) program is a flexible and individualized plan of graduate study.

Graduate programmes normally admit to the fall (September) term; some programmes also consider applicants for the winter (January) or summer (May) terms.

Apply online through Carleton360. Applications for most programmes for the upcoming Fall, Winter and Summer terms open on 1 June. Most programmes have two deadlines per term: the first for guaranteed consideration of admission and funding, the second if space and funds remain; deadlines vary by programme and may be as early as 9 months before start. Application fee: C$125 (C$175 for the MBA), non-refundable, paid by credit card and not waived.

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.carleton.ca/

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