Applied Computer Science (MACSc)
Become a better designer and builder of software technologies.
Why choose this program?
Gain the knowledge and experience needed to boost your digital management career within any industry or sector.
In the Master of Digital Innovation (MDI),Ìýyou’llÌýlearn from experts from the Faculties of Computer Science, Management, and Law, and you can customize your experience through certificate options that help you build skills and knowledge aligned with your careerÌýobjectives.
The Faculty of Computer Science offers flexible and multidisciplinary graduate programs that allow you to combine your studies in ways that align with your academic interests and future career goals. As an MDI student,Ìýyou’llÌýbenefitÌýfrom an environment where computer scienceÌýexpertiseÌýintersects withÌýrealworldÌýbusiness and technology challenges.
Careers
A Master of Applied Computer Science degree adds value to your career and can open new opportunities in the IT industry and beyond.
With the skills youÌýlearn inÌýthis course-based master’s program,Ìýyou’llÌýbe able to connect with and contribute to information technology advancements across industries.
Program options
This is a course-based professional master’s program with options that let you apply your learning in real-world contexts, including an internshipÌýoptionÌýand an entrepreneurshipÌýoption.ÌýLearn more about professional master's degrees at Dal.
Internship: Gain technical experience in the context of an industry work placement.
Entrepreneurship: Learn the technical and business knowledge needed to create your own business.
Courses include:
- Privacy & IT
- Communicating Computer Science Ideas
- Technology Innovation
- Software Comprehension
- Advanced Topics in Software Development
- Data Management, Warehousing, and Analytics
All graduate programs at HÂþ» are collaboratively delivered by a home Faculty and theÌýFaculty of Graduate Studies.
Admission requirements
You'll need to meet theÌýFaculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirementsÌýas well as any program-specific admission requirements before you can apply.
The next deadline to apply for this program:
September start: April 1 (international) and June 1 (Canadian).
January start: August 1 (international) and October 1 (Canadian).
May start:ÌýÌýJanuary 15 (international) and February 28 (Canadian).Ìý
Program-specific requirements
This program requires you to meet the following criteria:
- Equivalent of aÌýfour-yearÌýundergraduate university degree.Ìý
- MinimumÌýGPA of 3.0, with emphasis onÌýtechnical courses.Ìý
- KnowledgeÌýbase equivalent toÌýsecond-year core computer scienceÌýundergraduate curriculum.Ìý
- ApplicantsÌýfromÌýnon-computerÌýscience backgrounds mayÌýbeÌýrequiredÌýto completeÌýqualifying year courses.Ìý
- ApplicantsÌýwho have been away from academia shouldÌýdemonstrateÌýrelevant industryÌýexperienceÌýmaintainingÌýtechnical skills.
TOEFL iBT 92 or IELTS (Academic) 7, ifÌýrequired.
For more information about other English language proficiency tests, please visit the  Faculty of Graduate Studies English language proficiency requirements.
- AdmissionsÌýinterview required.Ìý
- ApplicationsÌýmay be closed if an invited interview is not scheduled within one month of request.
Financial information
Questions about tuition and fees? Contact Student Accounts.
Email student.accounts@dal.ca or phone 902-494-3998.
