Overview

MSc in Computing and Data Analytics from Saint Mary's University is a 16-month professional masters program that prepares graduates for rewarding careers through extensive work integrated learning and intensive industry interaction.

With staggering levels of data growth, there is a huge demand for data-savvy professionals with the ability to analyze, communicate, and innovate in a data-centric economy.

Simultaneously, the demand for conventional computing expertise (computer programming, product development, quality engineering, etc.) also continues to rise.

Benefits of the MSc CDA:

Develop in-demand skills and practical experience applying industry-relevant technologies, methods, and data sets to solve real-world problems.
Build your professional network through interaction with industry instructors, paid internships, industry sponsored projects, workshops, expert guest speakers, hackathons, and special networking events.

Outstanding careers – since the program’s launch, nearly 100% of graduates have received full-time job offers from Fortune 500 firms, SMEs, and start-ups alike. Meet our Graduates

Study with award-winning instructors from Saint Mary’s Faculty of Science and the Sobey School of Business, AACSB Accredited and the largest Canadian business school east of Quebec

Accreditation

MSc CDA is a Registered Education provider for the Certified Analytics Professional designation. CAP® is managed by INFORMS, the largest professional society in the field of operations research, management science, and analytics. By completing the MSc CDA program, graduates will have fulfilled the education requirements for CAP® credential and are prepared to write the qualifying exam.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Software Development in Business Environments

Statistics and its Applications in Business
UI/UX Design and Quality Engineering

Managing and Programming Databases

Web, Mobile, and Cloud Application Development

Business Intelligence and Data Visualization

Big Data and Information Technology Management

Data and Text Mining

In the second half of the program, students complete Graduate Internships and Master's Projects.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 16 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

42 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Data Analytics View 33 other Masters in Data Analytics in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

3

3 _{(recommended)}

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants require a four-year Bachelor of Science in Computing Science degree (or equivalent in a quantitative field) with a cumulative GPA equal to 70%

Letter of Intent describing how the program will benefit your educational and career goals

An up-to-date CV

Applicants must successfully complete a programming test

Applicants must successfully complete a technical interview

Students whose first language is not English, and who have not attended an English language secondary school or who do not hold a degree completed entirely in English, must meet Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research language requirements.

Tuition Fee

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International

27365 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27365 CAD per year during 16 months.
National

14470 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14470 CAD per year during 16 months.

Living costs for Halifax

1235 - 1956 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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