Our Master of Computer Science program is offered at two campuses, Brampton and Sault Ste. Marie. Applicants can choose their preferred campus upon application.

This course-based Master’s Program can be completed in one year (three consecutive semesters). Students admitted to this program will complete eight required and two elective three-credit courses to earn the required 30 credits. The list of required courses includes:

1) Data Analysis with Python
2) Introduction to Cybersecurity
3) Advanced Software Engineering
4) Advanced Topics of Computer Networks
5) Cloud Computing
6) Neural Networks and Deep Learning
7) Graduate Seminar
8) Advanced Topics in Human-Computer Interaction

Currently, we do not offer any specialization, but students can take Special-topics courses as electives and will cover a wide range of current topics in the field throughout their program. The program does not offer work placement as part of the curriculum.

Students admitted into our program are expected to maintain a minimum grade of 70% on each graduate course and a minimum cumulative average grade of 70% [B] in any given academic term for progression to the subsequent term.

There is no guaranteed funding for this program. A limited number of entrance scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence as demonstrated through the application for admission to the program.

For detailed program guidelines, academic policies, and more, please consult our Graduate Student Handbook.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to the Master of Computer Science, students will normally hold a four-year computer science or related undergraduate degree from an accredited university, with a minimum 75% (B+) average over the last two years of full-time undergraduate study.

The following are course prerequisites (or equivalent ones) that the applicants should have completed in the bachelor’s degree in computer science or a closely related field in order to take the master’s degree core courses:

• Introductory Programming
• Introductory Statistics
• Computer Organization
• Data Structures II
• Theory of Computing
• Computer Networks

English Language Requirements

Proficiency in the English language, both written and oral, is required for international students whose primary language of instruction was not English, and who wish to pursue graduate studies at Algoma University. It is required that applicants demonstrate an appropriate level of English proficiency, regardless of their citizenship status or country of origin. We must receive a test score to complete an application.

English Language Requirements (for International Students):

• IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall, no individual band lower than 6 (reading, writing, listening and speaking)
• TOEFL (IBT): 93 overall, minimum 20 in each band 
• Cambridge Assessment Test (CAE): 176
• Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL): 70, minimum 60 in each band
• Pearson Test of English (PTE): 65 overall, minimum 60 in each band
• Duolingo English Test (DET): 115, no band lower than 95
• Four [4] or more years of full-time studies in an approved post-secondary school (outside Canada). The first degree must have been completed in English from a recognized institution where English was the primary language of instruction.

*Please note that tests must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of application submission to be considered. Algoma University reserves the right to request English language proficiency results from any applicant.

FALL 2024 INTAKE:

International applicants (without a Study permit):

• Application deadline: May 3rd, 2024
• Document submission deadline: May 24th, 2024 (this includes English Language Proficiency test result and Official transcripts)

Domestic and onshore international applicants:

• Application deadline: June 28th, 2024
• Documents are accepted until July 8th, 2024 

WINTER 2025 INTAKE:

International applicants (without a Study permit):

• Application deadline: August 30th, 2024
• Document submission deadline: September 20th, 2024 (this includes English Language Proficiency test result and Official transcripts)

Domestic and onshore international applicants:

• Application deadline: September 30th, 2024
• Documents are accepted until October 15th, 2024 

Application processing timelines:

• Expected time for application processing, review and issuing decision notices and Letters of Offer between two and six weeks.
• Only complete applications are assessed for admission.

• Incomplete applications will be closed or deferred to Winter 2025 semester intake.

* Given the high volume of applications received and to maintain integrity of the admission process, we do not issue application status updates prior to the completion of the review process and outside the above posted timeframes.

Please review our Tuition and Ancillary fees for the Master’s Programs

In order to apply for the Master of Computer Science program we require the following;

• A complete Application form (submitted by the specified deadline)

• Full payment of the application fee ($70 for domestic applicants, and $125 for International applicants). 

• Undergraduate degree transcript ready to be uploaded to the Application Portal

• Language test result (for international applicants that completed their undergraduate degree in a country where English is not an official language) 

Official transcripts will be requested at a later time, following the pre-screening of the application and only if the application will advance to the next stage of admission review.