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 Applied Computing (MAC)
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SchoolWilfrid Laurier University - Faculty of Graduate Studies
LocationWaterloo, ON, Canada
School TypeGraduate School
School SizeFull-time Undergraduate: 16,385
Full-time Graduate: 1,186
DegreeMaster
Honours
Co-op
Length16 Month(s)
Entry Grade (%)*75% to 100%
Prerequisites
Prerequisites Notes
  • 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.
  • 2 letters of reference (may be profesisonal and/or academic references)
  • Applications are reviewed by the graduate program committee, which considers all prior university grades, a statement of your research interests, and letters of reference.
Cost
International: $18,460

Please visit the Laurier website for more information on tuition and fees.
All costs are estimates and subject to change.
Scholarships
DescriptionReady to shape the future of technology? The Master of Applied Computing (MAC) offers an education on the cutting edge. This advanced computing degree adapts to the ever-changing technological landscape through a theoretical, practical and in-demand program focused on mobile, enterprise, data mining and machine learning. Learn from faculty with expertise in algorithms, symbolic computation, embedded systems, networking, image processing, system-on-a-chip, security and quantum computing. The MAC program helps you stand out in the job market and shows employers you have the advanced technical knowledge and skills to create technological solutions.

The full-time coursework option is offered at the Brantford campus. You can also choose a part-time or online coursework option to fit your schedule. Thesis and co-op options are available at the Waterloo campus.
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