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Master of Science – Computing and Information Systems - essay route

Program overview

The Integration Essay route in the MSc CIS program allows graduate students to complete their elective credits through coursework and a 3-credit Master’s Essay course.

The Integration Essay provides a generalist perspective rather than a specialist focus. It may involve a comprehensive review of integration topics, including applications, information systems organization, and technology.

When you are ready for the Master’s Essay course (COMP 696), select a faculty member from the list below to serve as your supervisor.

Students may complete the program with 1 focus area.

For detailed guidelines, see the MSc CIS Essay Route Handbook.

Credits: 30-39

Advanced standing and transfer credits

Courses: 10-13

Foundations

  • COMP 601 - Survey of Computing and Information Systems
  • Between 0-3 courses from the list of foundations depending on the background in computing of the student.

Core courses

Elective

Essay (For students starting the program Sept 1st, 2026 - note: official regulations for the fall and will be posted by July 1,2026)

  • COMP 600 – Research Orientation (Under Development)
  • COMP 696 - Master’s Essay

A list of professors for the program
Dr. Jason Bernard Assistant Professor
Dr. Ali Dewan Associate Professor
Dr. Larbi Esmahi Associate Professor
Dr. Qing (Ching) Tan Associate Professor
Dr. Dunwei (Grant) Wen Associate Professor and SCIS Chair
Dr. Mahmoud Abaza Associate Professor
Richard Huntrods (P.Eng.) Academic Coordinator and Undergraduate Program Director
Dr. Xiaokun Zhang Associate Professor
Dr. Hongxue (Harris) Wang Associate Professor
Dr. Maiga Chang Full Professor and Associate Dean in Research
Dr. Sabine Graf Full Professor
Dr. Jon Dron Full Professor and Associate Dean in Learning and Assessment
Dr. Martin Connors Full Professor
Dr. Stella George Associate Professor and Undergraduate Program Director
Dr. Junye Wang Full Professor
Dr. Oscar Lin Full Professor and Graduate Program Director
Terrence R. Taylor Academic Coordinator

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