- McMaster University offers an MEng Computing and Software program for a duration of 2 years.
- It is an on-campus, thesis-based program offered on a full-time or part-time basis.
- This program is intended for students who are interested in a career as a practicing professional in Computing and Software related fields.
- The specialization courses in Computing and Software are:
- Computer Systems and Software Quality
- Theory and Methodologies of Computation
- Security, Privacy, and Data Analytics
- Scientific Computing and Optimization
- Health Informatics and Bioinformatics
- The MEng program trains students to develop a level of understanding that will enable them to apply their knowledge and skills in the information technology industry.
- In this program, students must complete six half (one-term) graduate courses and it focuses on computing research problems that involve scientific theory, and engineering practice.
- Need to complete an independent project demonstrating the ability to carry out independent studies and reach a satisfactory conclusion in an area of Computing and Software.
- The research advances state-of-the-art computer software and hardware design, theoretical foundations of computing, and systems development.
- Students must complete an independent project demonstrating the ability to carry out independent studies and reach a satisfactory conclusion in the area of Computing and Software.
- The department offers programs leading to master’s and Ph.D. degrees in both Computer Science and Software Engineering and advances the field of computing through education and research.
- The Faculty member of the department is regular award winners including the prestigious Premier Research Excellence Award (PREA), OCUFA teaching award, McMaster Students Union Teaching Award, etc.
- McMaster University is among Canada’s top 10 research universities and ranks 6th in the country in research intensity.
- Job opportunities after MEng Computing and Software are Mobile Application Developer, Software Engineer, etc