Master of Science in Computer Science

Multiply your creativity, problem solving and innovation skills, and expand your impact on our increasingly digital world. The computer science graduate program at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus in Kelowna, BC offers tier-one research-based degrees to students in a collegial, close-knit setting.Our dynamic faculty and students are engaged in a variety of research projects, many in collaboration with partners in government, non-profit agencies or industry. Our research-based MSc and PhD degrees in computer science provide students with theoretical, practical and analytical expertise, as well as experience in the application of scientific results to real-world problems. The MSc degree is centred on conducting research in computer science for the thesis-based option or on completing a significant project for the project-based option.The MSc in computer science has three clusters, including: general computer science, data science and optimization.Research interests of computing science faculty members and associates include:general computer science topics (algorithms, artificial intelligence, computer science education, databases, human-computer interaction, social networks models, etc.)optimization (nonlinear programming, convex, non-convex and variational analysis, modelling, numerical simulations)data science (computational statistics, databases, design and analysis of experiments)

Applicants to the computer science MSc program are expected to have:the academic equivalent of a four-year BSc from UBC in computer science or a related field, with a minimum average of B+ (76%) or better in their third- or fourth-year classes, orat least 12 credits in third- and fourth-year classes in their intended field of study, with an A (80%) grade or better, orsignificant formal training and relevant professional experienceYour background training must be sufficient for advanced work in your chosen field.A complete application package will contain:Online application and application feeUnofficial transcripts for all post-secondary institutions attended are required for the application package. However, if admitted, the student must submit official transcripts to the College of Graduate StudiesEnglish language test (for non-native speakers of English)CV or resuméThree reference forms or letters