Course Overview
Students must submit a thesis as partial fulfillment of the Master of Science degree program requirements. The thesis should be based on original investigation and must demonstrate scholarship and critical judgement, as well as familiarity with methods of research and relevant literature in the chosen computing and/or application domain topics. The thesis should be at a high level of originality and examine a problem in depth. Elements of the thesis that are considered to constitute original scholarship and an advancement of knowledge must be clearly indicated.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
12.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Define research problems through analysis of literature surveys.
- Develop suitable research plans.
- Apply research techniques and principles to create knowledge.
- Collect information from a range of sources including relevant primary source research materials using the Internet, periodicals, professional journals, and other sources,
- Evaluate information and critically analyze theories.
- Develop lines of argument and make sound judgements independently.
- Produce research reports and scientific papers.
- Communicate research project findings at a graduate seminar level.
Effective as of Fall 2025
Related Programs
M.Sc. Thesis (COMP 9600) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Applied Computing
Master of Science Full-time
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