Align Master of Science in Computer Science Online – Canada
Domestic (Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents): December 1
Overview
Program Description
Break into tech from Toronto—no computer science background required
Pivot into computer science with Khoury College’s Align MS in Computer Science Online – Canada. Start online with beginner‑friendly graduate bridge courses designed for non‑CS majors. Join two short in‑person residencies held in Vancouver, with travel, room & board included in tuition. Then advance to master’s‑level coursework. Add an optional paid co‑op or internship and graduate prepared for roles across Canada’s AI, cloud, fintech, gaming, clean‑tech, and VFX sectors.
Complete in 2.5-3 years full-time. Part-time options available.
Unique features
- Built for career‑changers. Learn alongside peers from 150+ disciplines with faculty who specialize in teaching computer science to beginners.
- Online to fit real life. Asynchronous online courses with optional live sessions help you balance study with work.
- Residencies that matter. Meet your cohort, faculty, and advisors, build projects, and get hands-on practice during two purposeful but short on campus residencies in Vancouver (travel, room & board included in tuition)
- Experiential edge. Northeastern is highly respected for co‑ops & internships, with 800+ employer partners across North America and strong ties to Canadian tech.
- Canada‑ready outcomes. Move into roles in software engineering, full‑stack, data, cloud, and security.
Attend a Break into Tech Event
Curious about whether Align is right for you? Join this free 1.5-hour workshop (virtual or in-person) on how computer science touches our world.
Tuition & financial aid
Domestic: $33.5-41K CAD
Visit Student Financial Services for current tuition and fees and to explore scholarships, financial aid, and other funding options.
Gaining Experience
- Optional paid co‑op/internship (4–8 months). Remote or onsite opportunities supported by Khoury College’s graduate co‑op team.
- Co-op and career support built in. Résumé and interview prep, employer events, and 1:1 coaching.
- Network effect. Tap 12,000+ Khoury alumni, 3,050+ Align alumni, and 550+ unique employers that hire our grads.
“I got asked to stay full‑time after my first co‑op… It was really exciting.”
— Katie Lowen, Align ’23, Vancouver Campus
VFX‑adjacent co‑op; now Lead Data Engineer at Cartwheel
Canada’s tech economy is expanding—and hiring for impact. Over 200,000 openings are projected in top computer‑science roles through 2033, with growth about 2× the national average and 54–62% of openings from new job creation (not just retirements). Skills in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cybersecurity command 28–35% pay premiums, and software engineer roles average $113,750 CAD nationally. Align helps you build the fundamentals and applied skills Toronto employers need—fast.
Where our students and alumni land: Amazon/AWS, Microsoft, Google, SAP, TELUS, Electronic Arts (EA), RBC, TD Bank, Clio, Demonware, Snowflake, Unity, and more.
40%+
Of Align MSCS graduates are employed by top global tech companies, with top 10 Align employers like Google, Apple, Amazon/AWS, Microsoft, Meta, and more
70%
Of Align alumni hold software engineering titles in their first role after graduation
35%
Of graduates are promoted to senior roles within three years