Master of Applied Computing, MAC

University of Windsor

Canada, Windsor

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University of Windsor

Canada , Windsor

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

MainSite

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesMay-2026

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Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 12,547 / year

Next Intake May-2026

Master of Applied Computing, MAC

About

Master of Applied Computing is a professional program that will provide students with a solid foundation of the industry oriented practical aspects of computer science. It provides a solid background in the foundation of computing and business. The skills and knowledge gained from this program will allow you to develop a successful career in the growing software industry through practical projects, internships and in-class training. This program has been specifically designed to expose you to the latest technologies and developments in a number of high-demand fields.

Students of the Masters of Applied Computing program has unique opportunities with Industry partners such as IBM, Blackberry (2020) and Rocket Innovation Studio (2021).

Opportunity to get an internship through a Transform program (12 weeks), where students gain Employment Readiness Skills (resume skills, professionalism and interview).

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Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission Requirements

Applicant type

Previous 4-Year Undergraduate Degree

4-year bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline with a minimum major average of 70% or an average of 77% or better in the last 3 years of study
Because of the large number of applicants to the Masters of Applied Computing, having 5 or more grades below 70% in computer science courses will decrease your chances for admission
Statement of Interest

Language Requirements

To review the most up-to-date information on Language Requirements: See language requirements.

English Language Proficiency Requirements: IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 92 IBT / UWindsor ELIP 3*
- IELTS: 6.5 and no more than one band score of 6.0, no individual band score below 6.0
- TOEFL: iBT 92 (a minimum of 23 in each band)
- Duolingo: 120 overall

View the Graduate Studies page for more information on admission requirements and English exemptions.

*English language improvement programs are available if you require extra training prior to entry into the academic program, or have received lower-than-required test scores.

English Program Requirements

Tests (GRE/GMAT/English Proficiency)

Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

Applicants whose academic credentials are difficult to assess may be required to write the GRE, administered by the Educational Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey, USA. 08540.

Visit the website at www.gre.org.

Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)

M.B.A. applicants are required to take the GMAT prior to admission.

Visit the website at www.mba.com.

English Proficiency

All test scores are valid for 2 years from the date the test was taken. Tests must be valid at the beginning of the term in which a student starts their program.

Pathway Program

The University of Windsor English Language Improvement Program (ELIP) (Level III) with a minimum final grade of 75%.

Visit the website at www.uwindsor.ca/elip

English Proficiency Tests:

For applicants whose native language is not English, a satisfactory score on an English proficiency test administered by one of the following institutions is required:

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Visit the website at www.toefl.org. TOEFL iBT Home Edition is an acceptable test to satisfy English proficiency.

Carleton Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) Visit the website at www.cael.ca.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Academic Visit the website at www.ielts.org.

Pearson - Minimum score 65 for IELTS of 6.5, and a minimum score of 68 for IELTS of 7.0. Visit the website at www.pearsonpte.com

Duolingo English Test - Minimum score of 120. Visit the website at englishtest.duolingo.com

International Language Academy of Canada (ILAC) Completion of the International Language Academy of Canada (ILAC) Pathway Program Level 3.3. Visit the website at: https://www.ilac.com/ilac-in-canada/

International Centre for English for Academic Preparation Inc. (ICEAP) for Admission to the course-based Master of Education Completion of the ICEAP Toronto Education Cohort Program (Pathway Program) with an EAP Certificate and a minimum grade of 70%. Visit the website at: www.iceap.ca

If you are accepted, all test results should be sent directly to:

University of Windsor Office of the Registrar-Graduate Studies Division

401 Sunset Avenue Windsor, Ontario N9B 3P4