MA/MS in Computing and Software (MASc)

The Master of Applied Science (MASc) in Computing and Software (Software Engineering) at McMaster University is a thesis-based program focused on advancing knowledge of the software lifecycle, from design, implementation, and testing to documentation and maintenance, through research in a chosen area of interest. Research areas include human-computer interaction, machine learning, programming languages, software engineering, formal methods, databases, safety-critical systems, and model-driven engineering, among others. The program is completed on a full-time basis over a nominal length of two years, with typical entry in September. Applicants are required to hold the equivalent of a Bachelor of Engineering in Software Engineering. Students undertake original research culminating in a thesis. The credential awarded is a Master of Applied Science in Computing and Software, preparing graduates for research and industry careers across the software engineering field.