Software Engineering (MASc)
Master of Applied Science (MASc)
Program overview
The Master of Software Engineering expands students' knowledge and research capabilities in specific areas of software engineering. Software engineers apply engineering principles and practices to design, test, operate and maintain computer software. The MASc program should appeal to students with an undergraduate degree in software engineering or computer science as well as students of related disciplines, such as computer engineering who wish to further their knowledge in a specific area of software engineering. It is ideal for IT professionals who wish to gain a solid education in software engineering at the theoretical and practical levels. The MASc in software engineering consists of coursework and research, culminating in the presentation of a thesis. Graduates can pursue their training at the Doctoral level (PhD), the department’s highest degree, and attain the greatest possible expertise in their chosen fields.
Program details
Proficiency in English
Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the English language proficiency page for further information on requirements and exemptions.
Degree Requirements
Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 45 credits.
Please see the Computer Science and Software Engineering Courses page for course descriptions and prerequisites.
Software Engineering MASc (45 credits)
| 16 | credits of coursework with a minimum of 8 credits chosen from the following Topic Areas: C08 - Developments in Software Engineering C13 - Software Engineering Any remaining credits may be chosen from any of the following Topic Areas: C01 - Developments in Computer Science C05 - Information Processing and Management C06 - Scientific Computation and Algorithms C16 - Cognate Disciplines A maximum of 4 credits can be chosen from the following courses: COMP 6281, COMP 6311, COMP 6331, COMP 6341, COMP 6371, COMP 6731, COMP 6771, COMP 6421, COMP 6741, COMP 6791. The student’s study program must be approved by the supervisor(s) and either the Graduate Program Director or the Department Chair. |
| 29 | credits: |
Please apply online. Read the how-to guide for application procedures.
1. Submit your application and pay a $100 CAD application fee. A student ID number will be issued
2. Upload your documents online. You can also upload your documents by logging in to the Student Hub and going to My CU Account.
3. A completed file that is ready to be assessed will include:
- Application form and Fee
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Three Letters of Reference and assessment form
- Statement of purpose
- Transcripts (with mark sheets if applicable) for all post-secondary institutions attended
- Proof of Canadian citizenship (if applicable)
- Applicants whose primary language is not English, are required to submit official language test scores, unless exempted.
4. An admission offer will not be issued until a supervisor match has been made. Students are encouraged to review the list of faculty members' field of interests and directly contact those with whom you would like to work.
For initial assessment purposes, scanned and uploaded copies of documents are accepted. To finalize a file, once admitted, Concordia University will require official documents.
| DEGREE |
FALL (September) |
WINTER (January) |
SUMMER (May/June) |
| Software Engineering |
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Sample classes
- Advanced Software Architectures
- Software Systems Requirements Specification
- Software Project Management
- Software Comprehension and Maintenance
- Mobile computing and wireless networks
- distributed systems
- computer networks and protocols
- parallel algorithms and architectures
- ad hoc networks
- numerical analysis and scientific computing
- semantics of programming languages
- databases
- knowledge based systems
- data mining
- semantics web
- symbolic and algebraic computation
- combinatorial algorithms
- mathematical programming
- artificial Intelligence
- natural language processing
- pattern recognition
- image processing
- 3D graphics and computer gaming
- visualization techniques
- multimedia computing
- bioinformatics
- software architecture
- requirement engineering
- software measurement
- user interface
- software comprehension and maintenance
- dependable software.
Learn more about our research expertise or explore CENPARMI, our research centre.
Graduate students of computer science and software engineering may apply for positions as teaching assistants within the department. All candidates must have good language skills.