Masters Program
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Program Information
The Master of Computer Science (MCS) degree is a joint program offered by the School of Computer Science (SCS) at Carleton University and the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Ottawa under the auspices of the Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Computer Science (OCICS).
We offer graduate students an opportunity to augment their knowledge and expertise by combining coursework and research in a wide range of areas such as algorithms, computer security, distributed and parallel computing, computer gaming, computer graphics, robotics and GIS.
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Pathway Options and Supervisors
1. Thesis Pathway
(Supervisor Required)
You will need to secure a supervisor from one of the SCS Faculty members in order to be admitted.
You are still welcome to apply before securing a supervisor; in your application, you will need to select at least one potential supervisor that you would like to work with within your desired research area of interest.
2. Non-Thesis Pathway (Project Pathway OR Coursework Pathway)
Students admitted to the Non-Thesis Pathway can chose between doing a project (supervisor required) or coursework (no supervisor required).
If a student is interested in the Project Pathway they must find a supervisor and submit a project proposal before they will be permitted to register in the master’s project course (COMP 5903).
Funding Options
Funding packages
Carleton offers generous funding packages to its graduate students. When you submit your application for admission to Carleton, you will be considered for funding as part of the process. If you are eligible, you will be notified in your Offer of Admission.
Government Financial Aid
If you are a student coming from Ontario, you may be eligible for loans or bursaries through the Ontario Student Assistance Program. If you are currently living outside of Ontario, you may be eligible for loans and bursaries through your home province or territory.
International students may also wish to consult their own government website as some governments offer funding to outstanding students when pursuing their studies abroad.
Tuition and Fees
Your tuition and fees per term can be estimated using Carleton’s fee estimator. The quoted amounts include both the compulsory fees and optional non-tuition fees in their totals. Please note that the fee estimator calculates fees for a specified term.
It is also important to account for other expenses beyond tuition and fees in your annual budget. You can find more information below.
Admission Requirements
You can find the following degree and grade requirements below:
Have more questions? They might be answered on our Frequently Asked Questions.