Question 1

Which university is better for a Masters in applied computer science, the University of Concordia, or the University of Dalhousie?

Accepted Answer

For Masters in Applied Computer Science, Concordia University is better. The university has a locational advantage. It is in Montreal, which is becoming an IT hub. You can get good exposure to the programming and gemming industry. Concordia has demanding coursework. You will have to clear programming tests in the first year of the degree, itself. If you are good at coding and think analytically to implement the solution in a practical way, this course is ideal for you.   

Here is a brief highlight of Concordia&rsquo;s Masters in Applied Computer Science. 


	
		
			1st year tuition fees
			INR 12,76,002
		
		
			Other costs
			INR 10,23,672
		
		
			Eligibility 
			4-year bachelor's degree or 3-year program and 2-year master&rsquo;s in a relevant field related to computer science. 
		
		
			Language proficiency test scores
			TOFEL - 85/120 PTE - 57/90 IELTS - 6.5/9
		
		
			Program acceptance rate 
			49.3%
		
		
			Student-teacher ratio
			1:16
		
		
			Average CTC 
			INR 6,406,125 (82,500 USD)
		
	


Dalhousie University is located in a small city Halifax, full-time opportunities after Masters are fewer there compared to Montreal. However, Montreal is a French city, you will have to learn basic French to get part-time jobs.

Question 2

Which Canadian university is better for a foundation course, Ryerson University, University of Manitoba or Dalhousie University?

Accepted Answer

While all these have their own perks, it's a given to prefer Dalhousie over Ryerson and Manitoba. QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2020 has ranked only Dalhousie University at #301-500. Ryerson is your best choice if you're planning to live in a big city- while the others are situated in small towns. Still, all three have pretty similar foundation courses and ultimately depends on how seriously you take it.

Ryerson University is known for many leading programs like Journalism, Sports Media, Arts, Communication and Design, Community Services, Engineering, and Business; there are some specialised programs only for international students with the Ryerson ESL Foundation Program. It has 62 undergraduate programs and 49 minor technical programs.



The University of Manitoba is one of the oldest medical-doctoral research universities known for its professional schools like law, engineering, business, medicine, dentistry, architecture which has a total of 108 different degrees, diplomas, and certificates.



Dalhousie University is known for many leading programs like Arts & Humanities, Clinical, pre-clinical & health, Engineering & Technology, Life sciences, Physical sciences, Social sciences, and Business & Economics. It has 120 undergraduate programs, and 80+ postgraduate and doctorate programs.Ryerson University has been ranked #601-800, the University of Manitoba has been ranked #351-400, and Dalhousie University has been ranked #251-300 by The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021.



All these three universities have a good placement with 86.7% Employment rate of Ryerson University, 83% for the University of Manitoba, and 84% for Dalhousie University.

Question 3

What are the job prospects after completing the course of Master's in Applied Computer Science from Dalhousie University, Halifax in Canada?

Accepted Answer

There is no parameter called job prospects, if you have the skill and potential you will definitely get a job. University doesn&rsquo;t play a role in a Job interview your skill and passion do. The Master of Applied Computer Science program at Dalhousie University is a 16-month graduate degree. It's experiential-based learning, connection to industry, in-demand curriculum, a wide range of backgrounds, and a growing network in computer science prepares you for a career in the industry by developing technical skills in systems, communications, analysts, and data management.

Many students think that a degree in Applied Computer Science will guarantee great jobs which is not true. Even if you get scholarship or straight As, without skills and talent your gradesheet won't help you that much. If you have plans for entrepreneurship then Dalhousie is a great place famous for a number of startups and accelerator programs.
Here are some highlights for Dalhousie's Masters in Applied Computer Science:



Job prospects after MACS include roles of Analysts, Chief Technology Officers, Data Warehouse Architects, Technical Consultants, Senior Mobile Developers, Senior Technical Leads, Solutions Architects, Software Developers, etc

Average Salaries for Dalhousie University Graduates & Alumni by Emolument:



There are some software service companies in Halifax that provide job prospects for the students who are willing to stay there, but most of the students leave to other places for better opportunities.

Question 4

Which university should one select in Canada for graduate studies from the following two, University of Windsor or Dalhousie University?

Accepted Answer

Ranking wise Dalhousie University is good and the Job opportunity-wise University of Windsor is better, Halifax has more part-time job opportunities and fewer full-time jobs and the pay scale is lower and the tax is higher. As an international student, you might face difficulty with tuition and funding. At Halifax you will get plenty of parttime jobs. Since Halifax is also larger than Windsor, you will have more options.



Both universities have good placement with an 85.91% Employment rate of the University of Windsor and 84% Employment rate of Dalhousie University. 

The University of Windsor is known for many leading programs like Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, Education, Engineering, Graduate Studies, Human Kinetics, Law, Nursing, Business, and Science whereas Dalhousie University is known for its programs like Arts & Humanities, Clinical, pre-clinical & health, Engineering & Technology, Life sciences, Physical sciences, Social sciences, and Business & Economics.

QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2020 has ranked only Dalhousie University at #301-500. Selecting a university depends upon your priority. If you want to get a good education go for Dalhousie University but to get settled early in Canada go for Windsor University. Overall Dalhousie University is the potential choice as you can always move to Ontario if you don't find any job in Nova Scotia.

Question 5

What is your review of Dalhousie University (Nova Scotia)?

Accepted Answer

Not only is Dalhousie an old university but also has a lot of different class options to suit your needs. The city of Halifax is also very nice and easy to navigate. With a lot of different schools, colleges and universities around, you will have no shortage of things to do if you are fond of art and music.
The classes are enjoyable and their size after the initial year is pretty reasonable as well. Almost all the facilities have great staff and the professors are always there for your help if you need them. 
Diversity wise too Dalhousie is a great place and specially diverse for international students.
Dalhousie University is academically the best as you get out of it what you put into it. It has good professors, a beautiful campus and a great location in a small but vibrant city. Dalhousie has a wonderful environment to study and play. It has a great pool and sports center called the sportsplex. Halifax has more part-time job opportunities and fewer full-time jobs and the pay scale is lower and the tax is higher.



Dalhousie University has been ranked #291 by QS World University Rankings 2021. QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2020 has ranked Dalhousie University #301-500 and it has an employment rate of 84%.

Dalhousie University is known for many leading programs like Arts & Humanities, Clinical, pre-clinical & health, Engineering & Technology, Life sciences, Physical sciences, Social sciences, and Business & Economics.

Average Salaries of Dalhousie University Graduates and Alumni 2020: 



Dalhousie University is one of the renowned in Canada. It has a lot of international students which gives diversity on campus, there are a lot of research and internship opportunities. Students can get up to $40,000 in financial aid via different Scholarships. So, it is the potential choice as it has an overall good score in every field.

Question 6

Should I go to Dalhousie University in Canada to study business?

Accepted Answer

Rowe School of Business of Dalhousie University is among the top business schools of Canada with an acceptance rate of 43%. It is best known for its innovative programs and The Corporate Residency MBA. 



Programs offered by Dalhousie&rsquo;s Business School are available on campus as well as online. The tuition cost of 1st year ranges from $18877.39 to $38366. Most popular programs here are Bachelor of Commerce Co-op program (BComm), Bachelor of Management (BMgmt), Blended Online MBA, Corporate Residency MBA , Master of Science in Business (MscB) .

Dalhousie University has an employment rate of 84%, average salaries for top hiring firms range from $65,010 to $100957. Some of the top recrutiers are Amazon, IBM Canada Ltd, Clark Builders, Stantec Consulting Ltd. and more.

Dalhousie University's Rowe School of Business has been ranked #151-200 in the world by QS Global MBA Rankings 2021 and #10 in Canada. Overall Dalhousie University is the potential choice for Business Studies.

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