Master of Science [M.S] (Computer Science)

Lakehead University

Master of Science [M.S] (Computer Science)

  • Country Canada
  • Course Duration 2 Years
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification IELTS
  • Program Level Post-Graduate
  • Education Required Undergraduate
  • Admission intake Fall/Winter/Summer
  • Minimum GPA 70
Login & Apply

Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
CAD 100 CAD 24,720

Application Date

Application Start Date Application Closing Date
2023-04-06
---

Program Description

  • MSc in Computer Science at Lakehead University allows students to complete in 2 years.
  • Computer Science combines the intellectual challenge of a young discipline with the excitement of an innovative and rapidly expanding technology. 
  • The Master's program in computer science provides an opportunity to explore the breadth and depth of advanced knowledge in the discipline. Students benefit from a selection of advanced courses and a chance to pursue research that aligns with their interests and aspirations.
  • Students will develop the skills and knowledge to research in the field of Computer Science with a focus on core AI techniques.
  • After completion students will be able to apply and select appropriate AI algorithms and techniques in a variety of industrial sectors and further advance the AI-related research. Topics will include deep learning, natural language processing, machine learning, image processing, pattern recognition, and other emerging technologies. 
  • Highest paying job after completing this program:
    • Database administrator. 
    • Hardware engineer. 
    • Software engineer. 
    • Network security engineer. 
    • 12. Development operations engineer. 
    • Network architect. 
    • Software development manager. 
    • Software architect. 
  • The average salary goes up after this program is 103,179 USD.

Other Requirements

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:
  • Students must have a four-year Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science program or equivalent from an accredited university and the necessary undergraduate prerequisites for the graduate courses to be completed.
  • GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 [B Grade].
Indian Student Eligibility: 
  • Students must have a bachelor’s degree in Computer science with at least 70% of the average.
  • Program-Specific Prerequisite courses completed at the senior secondary level are:
    • English
    • Chemistry
    • Math with a minimum grade of 60%.
    • Physics
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 to get admission to this program.

Extra Notes

Required Document List

Following are the required documents:
  • Supervisor Information: Interested students are encouraged to contact potential supervisors directly and before applying to graduate study.
  • Official Transcript: Students have to submit a copy of their original official transcripts.
  • ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
  • Graduate Studies Reference Form: Students who have an electronic reference form will be automatically sent by email to the references they identify in the graduate studies application form.