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FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES

Applied Computer Science and Society (MSc)

The Master of Science (MSc) in Applied Computer Science and Society focuses on issues of technology and the ethical, human, and social aspects of computing. We offer courses in four core clusters that represent frontiers of the discipline: Information Representation, Search and Management, Intelligent Systems, and Systems Development and Social Issues.

In this program, students have the opportunity to work with outstanding faculty who have a wide range of research interests including: Algorithms and Complexity, Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Complex Adaptive Systems, Digital Agriculture, Digital Forensics, Health Informatics, Image Processing, Internet of Things, Wireless Sensor Networks, Web and Document Databases. Information about specific research topics can be found on the faculty webpages.

We offer both thesis-based and course-based programs. The expected time to graduate is 2 years; the maximum time is 5 years.

Admission Requirements

Students may be admitted if they hold an Honours or 4-year Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Computer Science, Computer Science and/or Engineering, Mathematics or equivalent with a suitable selection of courses.  Minimum Entry Requirement: Overall GPA of 3.0.  For the thesis track, you must have a supervisor selection prior to admission. For the course-based track, no consultation with a faculty member is required.

English Requirement (if first language is not English): See the University's official English Language Requirements.

Students may be admitted upon completion of a pre-Master's program - see https://www.acs.uwinnipeg.ca/

Program Contacts

Dr. Sheela Ramanna, Graduate Chair
phone:  204.786.9447
email: s.ramanna@uwinnipeg.ca

Visit the Applied Computer Science website

Graduate Studies Admissions Office
phone: 204.786.9309
email: 
graduatestudies@uwinnipeg.ca

In any case where The University of Winnipeg Academic Calendar and this webpage differ, the current Calendar takes precedence.

Program Contacts

Dr. Sheela Ramanna, Graduate Chair
phone:  204.786.9447
email:  s.ramanna@uwinnipeg.ca
web: https://www.acs.uwinnipeg.ca/

Graduate Studies Admissions Office
phone:  204.786.9309
email: 
graduatestudies@uwinnipeg.ca

 

In any case where The University of Winnipeg Academic Calendar and this fact sheet differ, the current Calendar takes precedence.

 

Last Updated: 08/01/2024

Last Updated: 08/01/2024