Program Requirements & Guidelines for Master’s Degree
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Program Requirements
Program requirements for each degree can be found on the Graduate Calendar.
You must also maintain good Academic Standing and follow the rest of the General Graduate Regulations.
Program Timelines
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Thesis
This is a general guideline only. You should always consult with your supervisor(s) regarding your timeline and course selection.
Additional Notes
- You must consult with your supervisor(s) regarding course selection.
- You are strongly encouraged to complete DATA 5000 and 5001 in the your first year of study.
- You must complete your coursework before you register for your thesis.
- When you first register for your thesis, you will receive an error and must provide a registration override request. Your supervisor must send an approval email to the Graduate Administrator team to approve the registration override request.
- Once the thesis is started, you must maintain continuous registration until completion. This includes registering in the summer term.
Forms
When you’re ready to schedule a defence, your supervisor must complete the Scheduling a Master’s Thesis Defence form.
If you wish to enroll in a course that is not on the approved DSAAI Approved Electives list, then you will need to complete the Permission for Credit form.
Project
This is a general guideline only. You should always consult with your supervisor(s) regarding your timeline and course selection.
Additional Notes
- You must consult with your supervisor(s) regarding course selection.
- You are strongly encouraged to complete DATA 5000 and 5001 in the your first year of study.
- You must complete your coursework before you register for your project
- When you first register for your project, you will receive an error and must provide a registration override request. Your supervisor must send an approval email to the Graduate Administrator team to approve the registration override request
- Once the project is started, you must maintain continuous registration until completion. This includes registering in the summer term.
Forms
If you wish to enroll in a course that is not on the approved DSAAI Approved Electives list, then you will need to complete the Permission for Credit form.
Coursework
Additional Notes
- You can email the DSAAI Graduate Advisors at DSAAI@carleton.ca for assistance with course selection.
Forms
If you wish to enroll in a course that is not on the approved DSAAI Approved Electives list, then you will need to complete the Permission for Credit form.