Master of Applied Computer Science (Entrepreneurship Stream)

Program Format

Delivery Format: Primarily In-Person
Enrollment Options: Full-time
Standard Duration: 16 months or longer without scheduled breaks

Fee Information

Fee Format: Program Fee, payable each term
Full-time Program Fee Duration: 16 months
International Tuition Fee: Payable for up to 2 years, based on non-thesis rate

Program Overview

The Master of Applied Computer Science (MACS) program is a 16-month graduate degree that prepares you for a dynamic career in the software industry by developing strong technical skills with core courses in systems, communications, and data management.

The goal of this stream is to get you out of the classroom and into real-world customer discovery. Beyond the technical skills, you will work on the practical, hands-on learnings around what it takes to actually start a scalable company or enterprise.

You will gain the technical and business experience in a new venture creation. In place of two technical electives, you will take courses from the School of Business Administration.

This stream is perfect for you if you're interested in starting your own for-profit business or social enterprise. Whether you have an idea already, or want to work through an idea during your time at Dal, this program will equip you with the tools to make it happen.

Students in this program are also able to complete graduate certificates which recognize specialized knowledge:

Graduate Certificate in Cloud Data Analytics
Graduate Certificate in Foundations of Applied Data Based Computing
Graduate Certificate in Web and Mobile Computing