Master of Computer Science Concentration in Applied Artificial Intelligence

Summary

• Degree offered: Master of Computer Science (MCS)
• Registration status options: Full-time; Part-time
• Language of instruction: English
• Primary program: Computer Science
• Program options (expected duration of the program):
  • within two years of full-time study
• For immigration purposes, the summer term (May to August) for this program is considered a regularly scheduled break approved by the University. Students should resume full-time studies in September.
• Academic units: Faculty of Engineering, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Computer Science (OCICS).

Program Description

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.

Concentration Program Description

The Master of Computer Science, Concentration in Applied Artificial Intelligence program combines theory, research and applied skills to facilitate a graduates entry into a wide range of careers. Successful completion of the program will prepare graduates with strong analytical skills that are able to effectively work in a variety of settings. Specifically, the graduates of this program will be Computer Science students who are not only proficient in machine learning, but also able to apply their knowledge to facilitate data‐driven discovery. They will be immersed into a comprehensive and applied curriculum to develop the necessary knowledge to apply the correct algorithms, to obtain insights from a rich variety of data, and to communicate the results in an effective manner.

Other Programs Offered Within the Same Discipline or in a Related Area

• Master of Computer Science (MCS)
• Master of Computer Science Specialization in Bioinformatics (MCS)
• Doctorate in Philosophy Computer Science (PhD)

Fees and Funding

• Program fees:

The estimated amount for university fees associated with this program are available under the section Finance your studies.

International students enrolled in a French-language program of study may be eligible for a differential tuition fee exemption.

• To learn about possibilities for financing your graduate studies, consult the Awards and financial support section.

Notes

• Programs are governed by the general regulations in effect for graduate studies and the regulations in effect at Carleton University.
• In accordance with the University of Ottawa regulation, students have the right to complete their assignments, examinations, research papers, and theses in French or in English. In addition, research activities can be conducted in either English or French or both depending on the language used by the professor and the members of the research group.
• Students may include courses from both universities in their programs, and may select a supervisor from either university, but they should apply to the university with which their supervisor is associated. Their study program is administered by the university at which they are enrolled and is subject to its regulations.

Program Contact Information

Graduate Studies Office, Faculty of Engineering
STE 1024
800 King Edward Ave.
Ottawa ON Canada
K1N 6N5

Tel.: 613-562-5347
Fax.: 613-562-5129
Email: engineering.grad@uottawa.ca

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Master’s with Thesis

Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2019-2020 calendars for the previous requirements.

Students must meet the following requirements: 

Note(s)

Course selection is done in consultation with their supervisor. 

Master’s with Thesis, Accelerated Stream

Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2019-2020 calendars for the previous requirements.

Students must meet the following requirements: 

Note(s)

Course selection is done in consultation with their supervisor. 

Master’s with Coursework and Project

Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2019-2020 calendars for the previous requirements.

Students must meet the following requirements: 

Note(s)

Course selection is done in consultation with the Program Coordinator. 

Co-op Option

(Available to students enrolled in the thesis option or the coursework and project option.)

To complete a master’s with coursework and project, you must meet the following requirements:

• Be enrolled as a full-time student in the Master of computer science;
• Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 7.0 or 75%;
• Obtain a satisfactory grade (P) for each co-op work term:
  • CGI 6001
  • CGI 6002 

Notes:

• Each work term is graded P/F (pass/fail), based on the employer’s report and on the written report completed by the student. (The report must be 30 pages long, including appendices.) The report is evaluated by the professor in charge of the graduate co-op option in Computer Science.
• The units awarded for co-op terms may not be used to obtain equivalences for other courses. In other words, the co-op units are additional to the minimum requirements of the degree.

Fast-Track from the Master’s to the PhD

Students enrolled in the master’s program in computer science at the University of Ottawa may be eligible to fast-track directly into the doctoral program without writing a master’s thesis. For additional information, please consult the “Admission Requirements” section of the PhD program.

Note: Students in the Accelerated Stream of the MCS are not eligible for fast-track to the PhD.

Minimum Requirements

The passing grade in all courses is B.

• Apply online through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC), by completing form 105.
• Declare all your current and previous postsecondary studies, completed or not, even if they are not related to your application. Failure to do so may lead to the cancellation of your application or the withdrawal of your offer of admission at any time.
• Enter your email address, making sure it is accurate. We will use this address to communicate with you for all matters. Also, check your inbox (and junk mail folder) regularly for messages from the University of Ottawa.
• Pay the application fees for all your admission applications. Applications are forwarded to the University of Ottawa only after fees are paid in full and the payment has cleared. Learn more about application fees.
• Note that OUAC is not part of the University of Ottawa. It handles applications to all Ontario universities and is responsible for transferring your application to our admission office.