About the course

This new Master?s in Applied Computer Science and Society program is unique in North America. The program will foster critical reflection on how technology and society interact. It will offer a pragmatic and applied curriculum, addressing globalization and cultural issues alongside technical instruction. The new program will fulfill the largest growing occupational needs in government, industry and non-profit sectors. An internationally educated faculty engaged in innovative computing research will offer the program.

　　This graduate program focuses on issues of technology and human/social aspects of computing in four core areas:

　　information representation

　　search and management

　　intelligent systems

　　systems development and social issues

　　This program builds upon existing strengths in the department and will facilitate research and development in the area of information and computing technologies (ICT) with Manitoba's 300 ICT companies. 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: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Winnipeg
Fall (September), 2024	Winnipeg
Winter (January), 2025	Winnipeg
Fall (September), 2025	Winnipeg
Winter (January), 2026	Winnipeg

　　

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Entry requirements for University of Winnipeg

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 and if they present a suitable selection of courses. Minimum Entry Requirement: Overall GPA of 3.0. (For the thesis track, the student must also have a supervisor selection prior to admission)

　　English Requirement (if applicant’s first language is not English): Minimum TOEFL score 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), (80) internet-based OR International English Language Testing System IELTS (6.5). The test must have been taken within two years of the date a completed application is filed.

　　Transcripts are required from ALL recognized, post-secondary institutions attended, whether or not a has been awarded.

　　Supply two letters of recommendation and reference forms from individuals familiar with your academic work.

　　Other supporting documents include: scanned copies of name change (if applicable), CV/ resumé and proof of permanent residency (if applicable).

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 86.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

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

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