About the course

As technology becomes more sophisticated, so does the skill set required for the computing profession. Laurier's Master of Applied Computing (MAC) will give you an advanced computing degree where you gain theoretical and practical knowledge of mobile computing, enterprise computing, data mining and machine learning.

　　The MAC program will make you stand out in the job market and proves to employers that you have advanced technical knowledge and can use that knowledge to create technological solutions.

　　Our philosophy is to create a “dream it, build it” environment where you apply the theory gained in the classroom and apply it to projects or in the field through a co-op placement. 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, project-based courses, and cooperative education opportunities, the MAC program will give you the practical skills in ways which theory-focused degrees cannot. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Waterloo
Spring (May), 2024	Waterloo
Fall (September), 2024	Waterloo
Fall (September), 2024	Brantford
Winter (January), 2025	Waterloo
Spring (May), 2025	Waterloo
Fall (September), 2025	Waterloo
Winter (January), 2026	Waterloo
Spring (May), 2026	Waterloo

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Wilfrid Laurier University

An honours degree in Computer Science or a ly related area that includes courses in data structure, object-oriented language programming, and software engineering.

　　Minimum of second-class honours, or B standing, or equivalent. 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.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 89.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Wilfrid Laurier University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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