Computing Science

M.Sc. Course-Based Timeline

See the following sample schedule to track your progress. (Shift timelines for a Winter start.)

Residency requirement: There is no residency requirement for course-based students.
Program length: You are encouraged to finish your Master’s program within 2 years; at most, you could take up to 6 years - continuation after this time requires a Program Extension that must be approved by both the department and FGSR

Please note that we will NOT be offering the MSc course-based program for Fall 2020 admission.

Year	Timeframe	Tasks
Year 1 Course Work	September (Fall - Term 1)	CMPUT 603 2 other courses
	January (Winter - Term 2)	2 – 3 courses
	August	Submit your Individual Development Plan to the Graduate Program Admin
Year 2 Course Work & Capstone	September (Fall - Term 3)	2 – 3 courses
	January (Winter - Term 4)	Capstone Remaining courses (if applicable)
	April for Spring Convocation	Submit Report of Completion of Course-Based Master’s Degree to FGSR prior to April 1 Capstone supervisor submits grades prior to April 30 Return keys and prox card to Graduate Program Administrator Meet FGSR convocation requirements Apply for convocation through Bear Tracks Pay outstanding fees by the convocation deadline (typically 2 months prior) Submit your Professional Development Completion forms to the Graduate Program Admin prior to convocation *Once the capstone course is complete, the capstone supervisor should send the signed form to the Graduate Program Administrator who will submit the form to FGSR.