Graduate Certificate in Systems Science Admission at University of Ottawa Canada
A four-year undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Operations Research, Science or a related area with at least a “B” average is required for admission to the Program.
Undergraduate courses in probability, linear algebra, differential equations and computer programming are prerequisites for the core courses of the Program. Details regarding the level and content of prerequisite courses are included in the information package which is sent to all applicants. If a student lacks any of these courses, he will normally be required to complete them as a condition of admission. Entering students who lack the required undergraduate preparation may be permitted to enter a qualifying program.
Admission is offered either on a full-or part-time basis. Students admitted full-time to the master’s are required to register full-time for three sessions. Specific admission requirements are listed at the beginning of the description of each stream.
Students should specify on the application form whether they are applying for the graduate certificate, the MSc in systems science or the master’s in systems science.
Students are normally admitted initially to the graduate certificate and are admitted to the master’s only upon successful completion of the core courses and a positive recommendation from the program committee.
No equivalencies or advanced standing are granted. A student who has already successfully completed some of the compulsory credits, may be allowed to replace those credits with elective credits. For details, see the general regulations of the FGPS, section B 2.7 c).
Applicants to the MSc in systems science must submit a research outline not to exceed 350 words and clearly select the program with thesis on their application form.
Applicants to the master’s in systems science are invited to include with their application a letter of intent stating their motivation for studying systems science and outlining their preferences for key areas of study in the program. They must clearly select the program without thesis on their application form.
Language Requirements
Some of the requirements of the program must be fulfilled in English. A very good knowledge of the English language is therefore required. Students whose first language is neither English nor French are required to take the TOEFL examination or an equivalent (as determined by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies) as a condition of admission. The minimum required score on the TOEFL examination is 213 points (computer version) or 550 points (pencil and paper version).
Financial Support
Candidates are encouraged to seek financial assistance by applying directly for scholarships or student loans to provincial, federal or international agencies. MSc students may be provided with full or partial financial support from the research grants of their respective thesis supervisors. They are also eligible to apply for teaching assistantships, though the number available is limited.