The full-time Master of Applied Computing (MAC) program can be completed in four to five terms, depending on whether or not you pursue the co-op or thesis option. The part-time program allows you to take one to two courses per term and complete your degree in five to six terms.

Full-time, Thesis Option

• CP600: Practical Algorithm Design (required).
• CP601: Seminar in Technology Entrepreneurship (required).
• Two additional courses.
• CP699: Master’s Thesis.

It is anticipated that students in the full-time, thesis option will take five terms (20 months) to complete their degree.

Full-Time, Co-op Option

• CP600: Practical Algorithm Design (required).
• CP601: Seminar in Technology Entrepreneurship (required).
• Four additional courses.
• An eight-month paid co-op.
• CP680: Capstone Project.

Students who select the Cooperative Education Option will complete a total of six courses plus an eight-month paid cooperative education component in terms 3 and 4.

Students will complete two terms of coursework prior to the co-op component. Following placement, students will return for one final academic term in which they will take CP680: Capstone Project, designed to help them connect their work and academic experiences.

Students in the full-time, co-op option can take five terms (20 months) to complete their degree.

Full-time or Part-time, Coursework Option

• CP600: Practical Algorithm Design.
• CP601: Seminar in Technology Entrepreneurship.
• Six additional courses.

It is anticipated that students in the full-time coursework option will take 3 terms (12 months) to complete their degree.