Difference between revisions of "Simon Fraser Computer Science"
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− | *a bachelor's degree | + | *holds a bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computing Science or a related field |
− | * | + | *cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (on a scale of 0.0 - 4.0) or the equivalent. |
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*Phd requirement | *Phd requirement | ||
− | **a | + | **holds a master's degree or the equivalent in Computing Science or a related field; or |
− | **a bachelor's degree, with a cumulative grade point average of | + | **holds a bachelor's degree or the equivalent in Computing Science or a related field, with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 (on a scale of 0.0 - 4.0) or the equivalent. |
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====Course and Degree Requirements==== | ====Course and Degree Requirements==== |
Revision as of 20:37, 3 March 2013
Contacts
Website: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/future.html
Tel: (778) 782-4277
Admissions e-mail: csgrada @ cs.sfu.ca
Program Information
- Masters in Computer Science (MSc.)
- 6 to 8 semesters
- Approximate Class size: 185 (aprox. one-third are Ph.D students)
Admission Requirements
- Msc requirement
- holds a bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computing Science or a related field
- cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (on a scale of 0.0 - 4.0) or the equivalent.
- Phd requirement
- holds a master's degree or the equivalent in Computing Science or a related field; or
- holds a bachelor's degree or the equivalent in Computing Science or a related field, with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 (on a scale of 0.0 - 4.0) or the equivalent.
Course and Degree Requirements
- Degree: BSc. in computer science - applicants who do not have a degree in computer science, are required to demonstrate skills at the third level in the following:
- Operating Systems (equivalent to SFU's CMPT 300)
- Data Structures and Algorithms (equivalent to SFU's CMPT 307)
- Database Systems and Structures (equivalent to SFU's CMPT 354)
For more information, click here
Supporting Documents
- Application to Graduate School - available at the SFU Dean of Graduate Studies (DGS) click here
- Application fee - $75
- Official transcripts - mailed directly to the school
- CV or resume
- Statement of purpose - outline research plans (one page max)
- Electronic copies of transcript (s)
- GRE and TOEFL scores - required only if applicants have not attended an accredited university in the U.S. or Canada.(click here for minimum scores)
For more information, click here
Timeline
- Feb 1: Application deadline for the Fall Semester
- Aug 1: Application deadline for he Spring semester
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Tuition
- Annual tuition - $ 4514.40
- Financial Support - applicants with good standing are given at least $16,500 per year. Scholarships are also available
For more information on fees and financial support, click here