$14,670 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Science [M.S] Applied Computer Science
- Dalhousie University offers a Master of Applied Computer Science for a duration of 16 months (3 academic terms).
- It is an on-campus, thesis, and course-based program offered on a full-time basis.
- This is a graduate degree that prepares students for a dynamic career in the software industry by developing strong technical skills with core courses in systems, communications, and data management.
- To complete a Master of Applied Computer Science degree, students must complete 30 credit hours of coursework.
- Students can build their classroom knowledge and gain experience in either a paid industry internship, an entrepreneurship work term, or a research project with one of the stream options:
- Internship: Gain technical experience in the context of an industry work placement.
- Entrepreneurship: Learn the technical and business knowledge needed to create own business.
- Project: Gain the technical know-how to complete a research project within an established research lab.
- The university has strong ties with industry, enabling students to offer relevant curriculum, networking opportunities, and quality internship placement options.
- Students can share ideas and insights among experienced faculty members and classmates with a range of diverse backgrounds and professional experiences.
- Students get the opportunity to study by award-winning professors that work in four major areas of research, cutting across many industries and encompassing nearly all human endeavors.
- There are merit-based scholarships for which students can apply. It completely depends on the hard work of students and range of scholarships is $2500.
- Job opportunities after the Master of Applied Computer Science are Software Engineers, Senior Mobile Developers, etc and the average salary goes up to 59,000 USD.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $12645 | $12645 |
| Books and supply | $2025 | $2025 |
| Total Fees | $14670 | $14670 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 92 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 300 | 340 | 2 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 65 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students should have completed a 4-year bachelor's degree in computer science or related field from a recognized university.
- The related fields include a UG degree in computer engineering, engineering science, computational mathematics, applied computing, computer information systems.
- A minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.33 (B grade) in the last 60 credit hours of study is required to be eligible for the program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Or, completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Or, completed a 3-year undergraduate degree from an accredited institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.