The Computing Science Department offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in a number of fields, including artificial intelligence, database management, design and analysis of computer algorithms, computer graphics, image processing, computer architecture, numerical analysis, operating systems, programming languages, simulation studies, software engineering, symbolic manipulation, and theory of computation. The PhD is primarily a research degree and the major emphasis is on a thesis which must make a contribution to the knowledge in the candidate s field of study. A minimum course requirement of three graduate courses complement the research work. The MCS study can be pursued either as a report or as a thesis basis. The graduate program consists of courses and research.
Research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member.
The Department offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Arts, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science. The program consists of course work and a thesis. Since its inception in 1963, the Faculty of Graduate Studies at York University has grown from a single program with 11 students to over 3600 students in 35 Master's and Doctoral programs. York University is now the third largest graduate school in Ontario, and the ninth largest in Canada. York offers not only traditional areas of study, but has also pioneered innovative and unique interdisciplinary programs.