Master of Science [M.S] [Computing Science] From University of Alberta

• The University of Alberta offers a Master of Science in Computing Science for a duration of 2 years (4 terms).
• This course is offered on a full-time, on-campus basis.
• The program consists of two options: course-based and thesis-based program.
• The Computing Science program is intended for working professionals and internationally trained professionals.
• Students have to complete 4 computing science courses, 1 course on Teaching and research methods, and attend the TA Training Workshop.
• The major components of this program are:
  • Advanced Man-Machine Interfaces and Algorithmics
  • Artificial Intelligence and Bioinformatics
  • Communication Networks and Computer Graphics
  • Database Systems and Software Engineering
  • Software Systems and Statistical Machine Learning.
• Students in the course-based program are required to complete 30 credits in graduate courses in the 2^nd year, which consists of 7 classes, a 6-credit capstone course, and 1 course on teaching and research methods.
• Students in the thesis-based program are required to write a thesis, based on research from their area of interest.
• The university will present a technical seminar, based on the thesis research before the final oral exam and provides the opportunity to study students with some of the world's best research scientists. 
• It also provides the flexibility to complete the course-based program in 6 years and a thesis-based in 4 years.
• The MSc in Computing Science is a government-designated STEM degree and so international students may be eligible for a 24-month F1 OPT(Optional Practical Training) extension).
• It is also one of the top research-intensive departments and is an excellent place to pursue graduate-level studies.
• Each year, the Department of Computing Science provides financial support for almost 70 students in the graduate program in the form of 8-month teaching and research assistantships.
• School of Computing Science at the University of Alberta ranks 6^th according to MacLean’s 2020 in Canada.
• The University of Alberta holds 2 convocations each year:
  • Spring Convocation in June
  • Fall Convocation in November
• Job opportunities after MSc Computing Science are Software engineer, Data Scientist, etc. and the average salary goes up to 60,000 USD.

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