Overview

MSc in Computing and Data Analytics from Saint Mary's University is a 16-month professional masters program that prepares graduates for rewarding careers through extensive work integrated learning and intensive industry interaction.

With staggering levels of data growth, there is a huge demand for data-savvy professionals with the ability to analyze, communicate, and innovate in a data-centric economy.

Simultaneously, the demand for conventional computing expertise (computer programming, product development, quality engineering, etc.) also continues to rise.

Benefits of the MSc CDA:

Develop in-demand skills and practical experience applying industry-relevant technologies, methods, and data sets to solve real-world problems.
Build your professional network through interaction with industry instructors, paid internships, industry sponsored projects, workshops, expert guest speakers, hackathons, and special networking events.

Outstanding careers – since the program’s launch, nearly 100% of graduates have received full-time job offers from Fortune 500 firms, SMEs, and start-ups alike. Meet our Graduates

Study with award-winning instructors from Saint Mary’s Faculty of Science and the Sobey School of Business, AACSB Accredited and the largest Canadian business school east of Quebec

Accreditation

MSc CDA is a Registered Education provider for the Certified Analytics Professional designation. CAP® is managed by INFORMS, the largest professional society in the field of operations research, management science, and analytics. By completing the MSc CDA program, graduates will have fulfilled the education requirements for CAP® credential and are prepared to write the qualifying exam.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Software Development in Business Environments

Statistics and its Applications in Business
UI/UX Design and Quality Engineering

Managing and Programming Databases

Web, Mobile, and Cloud Application Development

Business Intelligence and Data Visualization

Big Data and Information Technology Management

Data and Text Mining

In the second half of the program, students complete Graduate Internships and Master's Projects.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 16 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

42 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Halifax, Canada

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Data Analytics View 100 other Masters in Computer Sciences in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

3 _{(recommended)}

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants require a four-year Bachelor of Science in Computing Science degree (or equivalent in a quantitative field) with a cumulative GPA equal to 70%

Letter of Intent describing how the program will benefit your educational and career goals

An up-to-date CV

Applicants must successfully complete a programming test

Applicants must successfully complete a technical interview

Students whose first language is not English, and who have not attended an English language secondary school or who do not hold a degree completed entirely in English, must meet Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research language requirements.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

28733 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

15483 CAD / year

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Living costs

Halifax

Canada

1235 - 1956 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Benefits of the MSc CDA:

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Halifax

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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