MSc CDA at SMU is known for its strong practical focus, comprehensive curriculum covering modern technologies, impressive career outcomes, and its connections to the industry, all within a supportive and diverse learning environment.
MSc CDA graduates are using their AI, analytics, and computing knowledge to design and implement IT solutions in a wide range of exciting careers. Since inception, nearly 100% of our graduates have received full time offers in a wide range of exciting jobs:
Director, Data Strategy
Senior AI Engineer
Data Scientist
Database and System Analyst
Big Data Engineer
BI Developer
Manager, Business Analytics
Full Stack Developer
Data Quality Analyst
Senior Solutions Architect
Machine Learning Engineer
Technical Account Manager
Senior Technical Analyst
Development/Research Engineer
Software Engineer
The range of organizations that hire our students is equally diverse and impressive:
AI Dynamics
Equifax Canada
Metamaterial Technologies
Avanade
Ford Motor Company
Missing Link Technologies
Axis Capital
Halifax Regional Municipality
Neilsen
Bell Canada
Hanatech IoT
Nova Scotia Health Authority
BMO Financial Group
IBM
Nova Scotia Power
Canada Revenue Agency
IMP Aerospace & Defence
Proposify
CGI
Infosys
RBC
Citco
J.D. Irving
REDspace
Clinical Logistics
Johnson Controls
RSA Canada
Consertia
KARV Data Consulting
Services Canada
Correnet
Kent Building Supplies
Statistics Canada
Rotman School of Business
KPMG
Shopify
DeepSense
Loblaw Companies Ltd
Silverback Games
Deloitte Canada
Lockheed Martin
Tencent
Eastlink
Maplewave
Town of Newmarket
To support our commitment to professional development, MSc CDA partners with Saint Mary's University Career Services, who work directly with our students to create a strategy, tools and meaningful connections that enable them to transform their passion into careers. Our renowned International Centre also supports our graduate's career aspirations, including assistance with Canadian post-graduate work permit applications.
Our graduates to date have received three-year Post Graduate Work Permits. Many alumni are now Canadian Permanent Residents and moving towards citizenship.
Josh Weston, Director of Data Strategy, Government of Nova Scotia.
I chose the MSc CDA program because of my deep interest in computing and the practical application of data science to real-world problems. As a working professional I was drawn to the program's comprehensive curriculum and the exposure it offered to cutting-edge technologies and expert faculty.
The opportunity to collaborate and innovate with peers of diverse experiences and backgrounds was instrumental to the learning experience. The program's commitment to fostering an inclusive and constructive environment provided an engaging learning experience and the opportunity to build lasting relationships with fellow students, many of whom I remain in contact with today.
The MSc CDA program's strong emphasis on critical thinking and problem-solving have served me well as a software engineer, data strategist, and thought leader. The knowledge and skills I acquired during my studies equipped me with a deep understanding of the latest trends in computing and data analytics, which have inspired my work as Director of Data Strategy with the Government of Nova Scotia.