Applied Computing (MAC)

The Master of Applied Computing (MAC) is a professional computing degree covering mobile, enterprise, data mining, and machine learning topics, balancing theoretical coursework with applied practice. Students complete the program through coursework projects, a capstone course project, or a paid co-op work term. Four delivery paths are offered: full-time coursework in Brantford (about 16 months), part-time coursework in Brantford with flexible online exam arrangements (20 to 36 months), full-time thesis on the Waterloo campus (about 20 months), and full-time co-op on the Waterloo campus with an eight-month paid work term (about 20 months). Coursework study can begin in September, January, or May; the thesis and co-op options admit only in September. Admission requires a four-year honours degree in computer science or a closely related field, including coursework in data structures, object-oriented programming, and software engineering, with a minimum B+ average in the final year and in computer science courses overall. Graduates pursue roles such as data scientist, mobile app developer, and software developer.