Degree Requirements
Master of Science (MSc)
The MSc program in Computer Science has three main options, all leading to the same degree.
| Program Option |
Requirements | Expected Completion |
|---|---|---|
| Thesis Option The thesis option is suited to students who want to be trained to conduct research in close association with a program faculty member. Heavy emphasis is placed on the research thesis, which usually requires at least three terms to complete. |
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Two years |
| Course only Option The course option is suited to students who wish to deepen their knowledge on a broad range of advanced computer science topics. |
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Two years |
| Major Research Paper (MRP) Option This program is suited to students who want both training in research and a broader knowledge of advanced topics in computer science. Students work closely with a program faculty member to complete their major research paper. |
No Direct Entry: Students may request entry to the MRP option after completing their first semester of the Course Only option. |
Two years |
Residency Requirements to Graduate from the MSc Program:
Full-Time Status: All MSc students must enroll as full-time students for a minimum of three academic terms (one year). The degree requirements must be completed within nine academic terms (three years).
Program Extension: Students may be granted additional time to complete the program, with the appropriate approvals:
- One additional term: Program Director
- More than one term: Vice-Provost and Dean of YSGPS
Continuous Registration: Unless granted Inactive Status, graduate students must maintain continuous registration every semester until all program requirements have been met.
Grade Requirements:
Minimum Course Grade: B- (70%). Students must repeat a course, or substitute with an alternate course, if the final grade is less than B- (70%).
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Requirements to Graduate from the PhD Program:
- When granted admission, applicants become doctoral students. On the successful completion of a written and an oral candidacy examination, doctoral students become doctoral candidates.
- Successful completion and defence of an original research thesis
- The PhD program contains the fields of “Intelligence and Robotics” in addition to “Computer Communication Networks”. Students are required to successfully complete four one-term graduate courses (two from each field)
- The completion of the following required courses: Research Methods, Methods of Instruction
- Enrollment and regular attendance in a Seminar course (including presentation of two research seminars)
Residency Requirements:
All PhD students must enroll as full-time students for a minimum of two years. The program must be completed within six years from initial registration.
Program Extension: Students may be granted additional time to complete the program, with the appropriate approvals:
- One additional term: Program Director
- More than one term: Vice-Provost and Dean of YSGPS
Continuous Registration: Unless granted Inactive Status, doctoral students must maintain continuous registration every semester until all program requirements have been met.
Grade Requirements:
Minimum Course Grade: B (73%). Students must repeat a course, or substitute with an alternate course, if the final grade is less than B (73%).