The offered MSc programs are a standard MSc in Computing Science, an MSc in Computing Science with specialization in Statistical Machine Learning and an MSc in Computing Science with specialization in Multimedia. The standard MSc in Computing Science is offered as a thesis-based program, as well as course-based program; the MSc in Computing Science with specialization in Statistical Machine Learning is offered as a thesis-based program; the MSc in Computing Science with specialization in Multimedia is offered as a course-based program.
The MSc in Computing Science with a specialization in Multimedia program offers a theoretical and practical understanding of multimedia processing, encoding, communications, rendering and visualization, as well as multimedia synchronization, retargeting and data quality assessment. The degree is designed for individuals seeking to develop their knowledge of multimedia and the skills to participate in further studies with industries operating in this area. Program work consists of core courses plus an internship or coop placement covering various aspects of multimedia.
Program Requirements:
This is a course-based program consisting of coursework and an internship.
Students are required to complete ?36 in graduate-level coursework, including:
Six ?3 Multimedia (MM) courses
MM 807 (?9)- Multimedia Project I AND
MM 808 (?9)- Multimedia Project II.
Courses are scheduled regularly, and may be conducted in an intensive evening / weekend format. Elective reading courses are scheduled according to instructor availability.
Length of Program:
There is no full time residency requirement. Students are expected to complete this program in two years.
The maximum time to complete the course-based MSc program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is six years.
