Master of Applied Science in Computer Engineering
Program Overview
This course-based graduate program prepares its graduates for further post-graduate study or for careers as computer engineers in sectors such as telecommunications, information technology, software development, and digital hardware design. The degree will provide participants with a balanced background in computer hardware and software and an in-depth knowledge of important applications areas, such as software development, hardware design, telecommunication systems, computer networks, and parallel computing.
Internship Option
Students will have the option to do an internship after they have completed the major course requirements of their program. Memorial University has dedicated staff to help students get their internship placements. Additional fees will be charged for the internship.
Entrance Scholarship
Selected highly-qualified students will receive an entrance scholarship.
Course Requirements
The normal duration of this program is approximately 16 months, four semesters. Students whose undergraduate study was not instructed in English will be required to attend English 9992 (Foundation English for Graduate Students) from July to August, prior to taking advanced courses and project work. As such, the program duration for these students will be 18 months, five semesters.
Additional information
Facilities
Memorial University is the largest university in Atlantic Canada. Memorial's Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science has many well-respected academic and research programs in several disciplines of engineering, including computer engineering. The faculty has extensive computer, laboratory, and workshop facilities. A large network of personal computers provides access to the Computer Engineering Research Laboratory's computing cluster, the Centre for Computer Aided Engineering and other university computing resources. Students have access to VLSI, System on Chip, and FPGA design tools such as Synopsys, Cadence, and Xilinx, and Altera; programming tools for C++ and Java, software design tools, such as Visual Paradigm, and analysis tools such as MAPLE and MATLAB.
Admission Requirements
Admission requirements for the MASCE degree are:
- Applicants shall normally hold a minimum second class engineering degree in computer engineering, computer science or electrical engineering; they shall have background in many of the following areas: object-oriented programming, data structures, digital logic, computer organization, circuits and electronics, systems and signals, communications, discrete mathematics, probability and statistics and engineering design.
- TOEFL score of at least 550 on paper-based test or 80 on internet-based test; a minimum overall score of 6.5 on IELTS; or other demonstrations of English proficiency as described in the University Calendar (www.mun.ca/regoff/calendar/).
- Successful interview with a Memorial University representative.
Enrolment is limited and competitive. Preference will be given to candidates who exceed the minimum requirements listed above and those who have considerable work experience.
Applications
Applications from individuals residing outside of China may be made directly to Memorial University. Applications from individuals residing in China may be made through Can-Zhong or its authorized partners:
Can-Zhong International Education Consulting Services Ltd.
Vancouver office:
Mr. Frank Wang or Ms. Jasmine Wan
402-540 Waters Edge Crescent
West Vancouver, BC, Canada
V7T 0A2
Tel./Fax: 604-913-1448
E-mail: fwang56@hotmail.com or jasminewan@canzhong.com
www.canzhong.com
Shanghai office:
Ms. April Hui, Ms. Cindy Wang or Mr. Steven Fei
Rm. 1606, Jingde Building
319 Changde Road, Shanghai, China
Postcode: 200040
Tel: 86-21-6218-4612; 21-6218-6078; 21-6218-4606
Fax: 86-21-6248-1683
E-mail: can8@canzhong.cn
www.canzhong.cn
For more information:
Office of Associate Dean (Graduate Studies)
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, Newfoundland
Canada, A1B 3X5
T: (709) 864-8900
F: (709) 864-3480
GraduateEngineering@mun.ca
www.engr.mun.ca/MASCE
