The department of computer science offers thesis-based master's and doctoral programs. In general, the master's program trains graduates who will become senior technical professionals in industry or prepares students for entry into a doctoral program. The doctoral program trains graduates for careers in academic or industrial research.
We also offer a post-degree specialization certificate (PDSC) which is intended for students who have completed or are completing a four year University degree in some other discipline, and who wish to complete a Computer Science program in addition.
Dr. Regan Mandryk was recently featured in an article for the University of Saskatchewan for her research and thoughts on the gaming industry. Dr.Mandryk sheds light on the predicted changes in the gaming industry, including the shift in video game development and how programmers are getting involved. Check out the full article on the University of Saskatchewan's website.
Sanjay Bakshi, a Computer Science alumni from the University of Saskathchewan, was recently featured in an article in The Sheaf. Sanjay is the Supervising Technical Director at Pixar and talks about his career and recent films. His most recent project is the highly anticipted movie Monsters University. Check out the full article on The Sheafs website.
The Department of Computer Science is now offering an
exciting and valuable introduction course for University students.
The course is titled "Digital Document Processing" and it allows
students to master the skills required to effectively use digital
documents such as Microsoft Office. Students will become familiar
with basic and advanced document preparation, spreadsheets, and
data presentation. The class also extends practice into emerging
tools such as Dropbox and Cloud Computing. Computer literacy is
must-have requirement in today's industry and this class will
prepare students with the tools and knowledge to obtain successful
academic and future careers.
