Master of Computer Science and Concentration Applied Artificial Intelligence

Students who wish to pursue studies in computer science leading to the degree of Master of Computer Science (MCS) or Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science (PhD) can do so in joint programs offered by the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) at the University of Ottawa and the School of Computer Science at Carleton University under the auspices of the Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Computer Science (OCICS).

The Institute is responsible for supervising these programs and for providing a framework for interaction between the universities in graduate computer science education.

In addition to the faculty members from the two computer science programs, the Institute also has members with computer science expertise from other departments.

Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2024-2025 calendars for the previous requirements.

Students must meet the following requirements.

The total course units of compulsory courses and optional courses must include:

• 3 course units in Theory of Computing (Category T)
• 3 course units in Software Engineering (Category E)
• 3 course units in Computer Applications (Category A) or in Computer Systems (Category S)

Note(s)

Course selection is done in consultation with their supervisor.

Compulsory course CSI 5155 counts as a Theory of Computing (Category T) or as a Software Engineering (Category E) course.

Compulsory course CSI 5195 counts as a Software Engineering (Category E) course.

A student may be permitted to carry out thesis work off campus provided suitable arrangements are made for supervision and experimental work, and prior approval is obtained from the Program Coordinator.

The thesis must fall within the area of Applied Artificial Intelligence.

Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2024-2025 calendars for the previous requirements.

Students must meet the following requirements:

Applicants must be able to understand and fluently speak the language of instruction (French or English) in the program to which they are applying. Proof of linguistic proficiency may be required.