M.Sc. Course-Based Timeline

As of July 2021, the general Course-Based MSc in Computing Science is no longer offered and has been discontinued indefinitely. Other course-based programs such as MSc in Multimedia (MM) are still available.

This information is for current students only.

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 GPS.
Year Timeframe Tasks

Year 1
Course Work

September
(Fall - Term 1)
  • CMPUT 603
  • 2 other courses

January
(Winter - Term 2)
  • 2 - 3 courses

August

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

*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 GPS.