Burnaby,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Professional MSc in Computer Science - Big Data in Burnaby Canada | Simon Fraser University
Simon Fraser University
|
Burnaby Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
23,715
(c. USD17,124.36)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
16 months
The Master of Science in Big Data program trains future data architects to leverage advanced computer science skills for developing innovative tools that extract meaningful insights from today's massive data streams. Graduates emerge as skilled data scientists, programmers, data solutions architects, and chief data officers, equipped to provide actionable intelligence that shapes organizational strategies. The program's curriculum, continuously updated with guidance from an industry advisory board, combines rigorous academic training with practical experience. Students benefit from SFU's renowned co-op program, solving authentic business problems while building project management expertise and professional connections.
The program features compulsory practical lab sessions alongside focused Big Data coursework, culminating in either a graduate co-op placement or a comprehensive capstone project.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A bachelor's degree from Simon Fraser University or its equivalent from a recognized institution. A cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0/4.33 (B), or a grade point average of at least 3.33/4.33 (B+) based on the last 60 credits of undergraduate courses. All graduate work is also considered. Individual graduate programs may set a higher admission grade point average.
Admission to all three master's programs is competitive: only the best qualified applicants are offered a seat. Therefore, it is imperative that students familiarize themselves with the admission requirements in order to ensure they submit a strong application. Since conditional and qualifying admission offers are made very rarely and only in exceptional cases, students who qualify for regular admission have higher chances of acceptance than those who only qualify for conditional or qualifying admission.
IELTS overall band score of 7.0 of the academic test with a minimum of 6.5 in each section.Paper-based TOEFL -580 and TWE 5;Internet-based TOEFL 93 with minimum of 20 in each category.
Tuition
CAD
23,715