Master of Science in Information Technology

Master of Science in Information Technology is a postgraduate (master's) course in computer science & it at Concordia University of Edmonton in Edmonton, Canada. It takes 16 months; 33 credits; includes a mandatory industry internship, with intakes in Check the programme page for start dates.

Concordia University of Edmonton is a private institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$43,310 a year, about ₹29 lakh. Over 1.5 years that is roughly C$64,965 (≈ ₹43.5 lakh) before any yearly increase.

2026-27 estimated international total for year 1 (three terms, 30 credits); whole programme CAD 48,784.68. Lab/seminar fees and textbooks extra

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Information systems manager
• IT consultant
• Business analyst
• Systems analyst
• Database administrator
• Application analyst

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• SAP
• Oracle
• Accenture
• IBM
• Deloitte
• Capgemini
• CGI
• DXC Technology
• Infosys
• Tata Consultancy Services

General entry requirements at Concordia University of Edmonton for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• A four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent, with an admission GPA of 3.0 on CUE's 4-point scale over the last 60 credits. Some programmes may admit applicants with three-year degrees as qualifying or probationary students.
• MISAM expects a background in both technology and accounting or finance; students missing prerequisites may be admitted on probation with extra courses.

For this course: Must meet CUE's graduate English language requirement (scores set in the academic calendar).

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This course starts in: Check the programme page for start dates.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.

• Valid passport
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets; degree transcripts for graduate programmes (official transcripts as CUE specifies)
• English test result taken in the last two years
• Deposit receipt and Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) for the study permit
• Proof of funds

• University Entrance Scholarship

  UG

  Value: Varies with your award average; guaranteed and renewable

  International high school applicants with at least a 75% award average who apply by 1 April (Fall) or 1 August (Winter); considered automatically

  Official page

• CUE Scholarships for current international students

  UG

  Value: Not stated

  Current international undergraduate students; apply each year

  Official page

• Concordia Bursary Program

  UG and PG

  Value: Non-repayable; amount based on need

  International undergraduate (already attending CUE) and graduate students in financial need

  Official page

Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE) opened in 1921 as Concordia College and is now an independent university in Edmonton's Highlands neighbourhood. It was once faith-based but says it no longer is. It offers four-year bachelor's degrees in arts, science and management, after-degrees, and master's programmes, with small classes averaging 30 students in first year.

Indian students mostly look at CUE's information security master's programmes (MISSM and MISAM), its MSc in Information Technology with a mandatory internship, and the Bachelor of Management with emphases such as data management, cybersecurity and accounting and paid 13-week internships. International year-1 costs are about CAD 28,400 for undergraduates and CAD 27,200 to 43,300 for master's programmes in 2026-27.

Computer Science & IT courses at other universities in Canada

• Master of Science in Computer ScienceAcadia University16 months (course route) or 2 years (thesis or project route); optional co-op with two 4-month work terms · C$17,726 / year
• Master of Computer Science (12 months)Algoma University12 months over three consecutive semesters, 10 courses, course-based; no work placement · C$25,500 / year
• Cyber Security Analysis (Ontario College Graduate Certificate)Algonquin College1 year (2 terms) full time · C$18,035 / year
• Cybersecurity (Advanced Diploma)Assiniboine College8 months full-time (60 credits); Brandon, Victoria Avenue East Campus · C$19,195 / year
• Master of Science in Computer Science (course-based)Bishop's University2.5 years; course-based or thesis-based routes, with an internship option · C$29,510 / year
• Software Development (Post-Diploma Certificate)Bow Valley College2 terms; needs a diploma or degree · C$21,964 / year

More courses at Concordia University of Edmonton

• Master of Information Systems Security Management (MISSM)2 years (can be completed in 20 months); 33 credits; in person or live online · C$27,160 / year
• Master of Information Systems Assurance Management (MISAM)2 years (can be completed in 20 months); 33 credits; in person or live online · C$27,160 / year
• Graduate Diploma in Information Security (GDIS)1 year; 18 credits; coursework only · C$28,134 / year
• Bachelor of Management – Data Management emphasis4 years, with paid 13-week internships · C$28,354 / year
• Bachelor of Management – Cybersecurity emphasis4 years, with paid 13-week internships · C$28,354 / year
• Bachelor of Management – Accounting emphasis4 years; prepares for the CPA designation · C$28,354 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

1. Concordia University of Edmonton: Master of Science in Information Technology (opens in a new tab)
2. CUE: Tuition and fees (opens in a new tab)
3. CUE: 2026-27 international undergraduate fees (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
4. CUE: 2026-27 international MISSM/MISAM fees (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
5. CUE: 2026-27 international MSc IT fees (PDF) (opens in a new tab)