Master of Science in Computing and Data Analytics

About this programme

Accelerate from idea to deployment by leveraging AI as an intelligent development partner. Saint Mary's Master of Science in Computing & Data Analytics (MSc CDA) is a 16-month professional master's program designed to prepare the next generation of computing and data analytics professionals. To mirror rapid industry evolution, the program integrates Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) directly into course delivery, instruction, and student work. Students learn to leverage modern GenAI tools for problem-solving, data analytics, code production, and software development, moving beyond traditional IDE-only practices to master contemporary, industry-aligned workflows. Since the program’s launch, nearly 100% of graduates have received full-time job offers from Fortune 500 firms, SMEs, and start-ups alike. Meet our Graduates • Delivered jointly by award-winning faculty from SMU's Faculty of Science, industry experts, and the AACSB-accredited Sobey School of Business Gartner’s latest research suggests that over 95% of enterprises are actively using Artificial Intelligence, driving a 5x increase in data and analytics infrastructures. To meet this surge, the Government of Canada projects that there will be 30,000 new digital and AI jobs created in Canada over the next 10 years. To meet this demand, MSc CDA’s industry-responsive, interdisciplinary curriculum prepares students for rewarding careers through experiential learning and intensive industry interaction. Students use GenAI to generate code and construct IT solutions in all courses, including a focus on the followi