Concordia University of Edmonton

Master of Science in Information Technology

The Master of Science in Information Technology (MSc in IT) is designed to provide students with theoretical and practical training as well as professional preparedness for IT careers. The curriculum includes training in the key areas of Information technology, particularly in programming, networking, data management, and infrastructure.

Concordia University of Edmonton has designed the MSc in IT program to develop IT professionals who are knowledgeable in their field; experts who are innovators and transformers of information technologies. Students will be expected to identify, assess, and apply a range of theoretical perspectives and technical skills as they investigate the processes and outcomes of information technology. Our aim is for graduates to find meaningful employment and to be successful in different contexts, either in industry, government, or in independent consulting work (business owners).

The proposed MSc (IT) degree is designed to equip graduates with the right combination of knowledge and practical expertise to solve computing technology problems in organizations that depend on information technology, as well as the skills and knowledge required for IT research and related academic work.

More specifically, the program learning objectives are designed so that students will:

• develop technical skills progressively, beginning with their first courses, and then apply their accumulating knowledge to practical problems throughout the curriculum;
• prepare for a professional career in information technology, as well as careers in fields such as business, law, medicine, and management, by establishing a foundation for lifelong learning and development; and
• be provided with a foundation for further graduate work in information technology.

From foundations to emerging technology

This Master’s program provides you with a well-balanced curriculum to explore, covering topics from the foundations of advanced IT through to emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning.

You will learn to distinguish and deal with complex and unpredictable professional IT environments as you develop the necessary soft skills to communicate your ideas, issues and conclusions clearly and effectively to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Real-world experience

An industry internship will enhance your skills and real-world experience, and your choice of research project, from either theory and application, or cutting-edge application through collaboration with Concordia’s Centre for Applied Artificial Intelligence, will afford you the opportunity to enrich your learning further, while drawing on the expertise of our highly experienced faculty and staff.

We’re training the next generation of IT project managers and IT-savvy executives. Enroll in the Master of Science in Information Technology program, and become an integral part of Alberta’s and Canada’s rapidly growing technology sector.

Disclaimer: International Students

Please note that this program has a mandatory internship, which requires international students to have a co-op work permit. We recommend that international students apply for their co-op work permit at least 6 months prior to their internship start date. Please note, students will not be able to complete the internship without a co-op work permit. This may result in a delay in program completion.

Note: the co-op work permit is a separate work authorization from the one which may appear in the study permit. Students cannot use their study permit work authorization in order to complete their co-op or internship course. Students can visit the website of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada to learn more about applying for a co-op work permit and to check processing times. Students with questions about co-op work permits should contact the International Office.