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Master of Science – Computing and Information Systems - thesis route

Program overview

The purpose of the thesis route is to provide students with an opportunity to engage with in-depth research in computing and information systems, develop advanced critical thinking skills, and make a significant contribution to the field. For students considering pursuing a Ph.D. or further graduate studies, completing the thesis route will provide a solid foundation. Prospective applicants who want to select the thesis route will be strongly encouraged to review the profiles of our faculty members below and contact potential supervisors before applying.

Students may elect to complete their program with 1 focus area.

For the details of the Faculty of Graduate Studies guidelines, please visit the Master's Study Regulations and the Graduate Handbook.

Credits: 30-39

Advanced standing and transfer credits

Courses: 10-13

Foundations

  • COMP 601 - Survey of Computing and Information Systems
  • Between 0-3 courses from the list of foundations depending on the background in computing of the student.

Core courses

Elective

Thesis research

  • COMP 676 - Thesis I (Proposal Writing)
  • COMP 677 - Thesis II (Research Stage 1)
  • COMP 678 - Thesis III (Research Stage 2)
  • COMP 679 - Thesis IV (Research Stage 3)
  • COMP 680 - Thesis V (Thesis Writing and Defence)

A list of professors for the program
Dr. Jason Bernard Assistant Professor
Dr. Ali Dewan Associate Professor
Dr. Larbi Esmahi Associate Professor
Dr. Qing (Ching) Tan Associate Professor
Dr. Dunwei (Grant) Wen Associate Professor and SCIS Chair
Dr. Mahmoud Abaza Associate Professor
Richard Huntrods (P.Eng.) Academic Coordinator and Undergraduate Program Director
Dr. Xiaokun Zhang Associate Professor
Dr. Hongxue (Harris) Wang Associate Professor
Dr. Maiga Chang Full Professor and Associate Dean in Research
Dr. Sabine Graf Full Professor
Dr. Jon Dron Full Professor and Associate Dean in Learning and Assessment
Dr. Martin Connors Full Professor
Dr. Stella George Associate Professor and Undergraduate Program Director
Dr. Junye Wang Full Professor
Dr. Oscar Lin Full Professor and Graduate Program Director
Terrence R. Taylor Academic Coordinator

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