Master Of Computer Science (Mcs)

Wilfrid Laurier University

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20 Months

Course duration

8/31/2025

Start Date

US$3307

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Reach your full professional potential by earning a Master of Computer Science (MCS). This innovative graduate degree shows you how to turn technical knowledge into practical real-world skills so you can thrive as an innovator and an entrepreneur, and become a leader in any development team. Each course in the program is designed to improve your overall competencies, mindset and practical skillset so you can utilize and connect a variety of development tools, solve problems and innovate. BALANCING THEORY AND PRACTICE Our philosophy is to create a “dream it, build it” environment where you apply theory to real-world projects. Employers note that people with traditional master's degrees in computing or computer science have a high level of technical knowledge but low levels of practical knowledge or experience. We want to equip you with both. Through the use of case studies and project-based courses, our Master of Computer Science (MCS) program will give you practical skills in ways theory-focused degrees cannot. All students in the MCS program must take Practical Algorithm Design. In this course, you gain an essential background to be able to move towards an area of specialization through additional coursework. Another required course is Seminar on Technology Entrepreneurship. The course involves taking a technology idea and finding a high-potential commercial opportunity, gathering resources such as talent and capital, figuring out how to sell and market the idea, and managing rapid growth. The course also involves bringing incorporating a new technology idea into an existing business. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS CP600: Practical Algorithm Design CP601: Seminar in Technology Entrepreneurship six additional courses

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Students must have the following: An honours degree in Computer Science or a closely related area that includes courses in data structure, object-oriented language, programming, and software engineering. A final year average of at least B+ is usually required, along with a cumulative average of at least B+ in all computer science courses. English Proficiency The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): TOEFL iBT: minimum score of 89, with minimum skill scores of 21 in each of the skills tests (speaking, writing, reading and listening). Paper-based TOEFL: minimum of 573. The International English Language Testing System (IELTS): minimum score of 7. Pearson Test of English (PTE): minimum score of 60. The Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment: minimum score of 70.

20 Months - Online

Fee

Each class costs CAN $3,307 in tuition plus incidental fees of approximately CAN $200 per term

Start Date

8/31/2025

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Wilfrid Laurier University, popularly known as ‘Laurier’ has two primary campuses, one in Waterloo and the other in Brantford. Additionally, the Faculty of Social Work functions out of the town of Kitchener and a weekend MBA program is offered in Toronto. Recently a global campus has been opened in Chongqing in China. Laurier offers world class accredited programs in Arts and Social Sciences, Business and Economics, Music, Science, Social Work and Education. With a graduate employment rate of 96%; studying at Laurier is an attractive proposition.

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