Discussion on Masters program in Computer Science / Computer Engineering

[Impatient Dankaroo]

Hi,
When a university refuses application do they tell the reason? What is a usual reason for refusal?

Just a generic rejection email.

 

[canuck78]

Don't worry, you will get into the last 2. Keep your hopes up. Otherwise, Trent is a great university too. Where else did you apply?

Wouldn’t call Trent great. It is fine but considered a second tier university with schools like Brock, Lakehead, etc. Much better than TRU, FDU, Canada West, etc

 

[mayori]

Colleges don't provide Masters, universities do. And the cost depends on the university. Could range from 15K a year to 60K a year. You have to do the research.

So did I get correctly that colleges don't offer post-graduate tution like universities? But some of them have 2 year long tution. What would be my chances to get study permit for college diploma/degree? Would it be less if I choose university rather than college?

 

[canuck78]

So did I get correctly that colleges don't offer post-graduate tution like universities? But some of them have 2 year long tution. What would be my chances to get study permit for college diploma/degree? Would it be less if I choose university rather than college?

Universities offer more theoretical courses and bachelors, masters and PhDs. Some do also offer a few post grad certificates. Colleges in Canada provide more practical training and and offer diplomas, bachelor (?), and PG diploma. They teach different things but masters would be considered more advanced. In general masters and PhDs are easier to get permits for unless you already have a masters degree. Your course of study always must make sense based on your previous education and work history and the degree must lead to career advancement.

 

[Impatient Dankaroo]

Universities offer more theoretical courses and bachelors, masters and PhDs. Some do also offer a few post grad certificates. Colleges in Canada provide more practical training and and offer diplomas, bachelor (?), and PG diploma. They teach different things but masters would be considered more advanced. In general masters and PhDs are easier to get permits for unless you already have a masters degree. Your course of study always must make sense based on your previous education and work history and the degree must lead to career advancement.

Universities provide both theoretical and BETTER practical Master's. These are called Course-Based Master's as opposed to Thesis based Master's which are more geared toward research

 

[mayori]

If I had a active EE profile while applying for study permit would my visa request get rejected because of this?

 

[Impatient Dankaroo]

If I had a active EE profile while applying for study permit would my visa request get rejected because of this?

no

 

[mayori]

no

Cool. Thank you. Looks like I've been misinformed then.

 

[akara]

My UVic is being reviewed by department or something but its not as highly ranked so I probably wont choose Vic

Hey, any opinions on the Information Security masters at Concordia Montreal? I just got into Uvic MTIS so wanted to compare. I'm international so interested especially about job opportunities & reputation among employers.

 

[Impatient Dankaroo]

Hey, any opinions on the Information Security masters at Concordia Montreal? I just got into Uvic MTIS so wanted to compare. I'm international so interested especially about job opportunities & reputation among employers.

No idea, haven't researched them. But they are in Montreal so French is probably significant in finding a job there.

 

[canuck78]

No idea, haven't researched them. But they are in Montreal so French is probably significant in finding a job there.

IT jobs aren’t not really dependent on languages. Concordia is an English university.

 

[mayori]

Hey, any opinions on the Information Security masters at Concordia Montreal? I just got into Uvic MTIS so wanted to compare. I'm international so interested especially about job opportunities & reputation among employers.

I wonder does employer really care about which university you have graduated. Just curiosity.

 

[Impatient Dankaroo]

I wonder does employer really care about which university you have graduated. Just curiosity.

Of course

 

[mayori]

One more question - here is the scenario:
I graduate 1 year full time (https://www.uvic.ca/engineering/ece/future/graduate/mtis/index.php) in Canada would it be considered as Masters degree or just postgrad diploma?
So let's say I graduated 1 year masters and then got PGWP visa. I'd work 1 year then go for another 1 year diploma would I get 1 year PGWP or 3 year?

Just considering various options.

 

[Impatient Dankaroo]

One more question - here is the scenario:
I graduate 1 year full time (https://www.uvic.ca/engineering/ece/future/graduate/mtis/index.php) in Canada would it be considered as Masters degree or just postgrad diploma?
So let's say I graduated 1 year masters and then got PGWP visa. I'd work 1 year then go for another 1 year diploma would I get 1 year PGWP or 3 year?

Just considering various options.

I personally know about the program that you just posted. Have you been accepted to it? If you have, then I can tell you that despite it being a year long you have options to extend using Co-Op terms after which you can apply for 3 year PGWP.