Applied Computing (MAC) at Wilfrid Laurier University

Programme overview

Master of Applied Computing (MAC) is an advanced computing degree that adapts to the ever-changing technological landscape. Shape the future of technology through a theoretical, practical and in-demand program focused on mobile, enterprise, data mining and machine learning

Faculty: Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies | Duration: Four terms (16 months) to nine terms (36 months) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September, January and May | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Career pathways

This program can lead to careers such as:; data scientist; data architect; mobile app developer; senior web developer; software developer; software project manager

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 4-year honours degree in Computer Science or a closely related area. Your degree must clearly include courses in data structures, object-oriented language, programming and software engineering. A final year grade point average of at least B+. A cumulative average of at least B+ in all computer science courses. If you do not satisfy the above requirements, you have the option to complete our Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Computer Science . Students who achieve a B+ average grade in the cert

International applicants: CAD 29,076 a year (2026). 2026/27 international graduate tuition per year (3 terms), full-time, for the fee group the source lists this programme under; excludes incidental and other fees. Source

Application fees per application (non-refundable, not waived): $130 for most Master and PhD programmes; $135 for Master of Music Therapy, Management (MSc and PhD), Management Analytics (MSc) and MSc User Experience Design; $155 for Master of Applied Computing, Business Administration, Social Work (Master and PhD) and domestic Finance; $230 for Master of Finance (international). Most programmes consider applications until full; deadlines are on each programme page.

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