Master’s Qualifying Pathway

Master’s Qualifying Pathway (MQP) Pathway (4 terms)

This pathway offers the opportunity to complete required prerequisites, build confidence in preparation for a graduate academic workload and upgrade English language proficiency, if needed.

In the Master’s Qualifying Pathway (MQP),you will complete one term of study at Western International College (WesternIC). Upon successfully meeting all progression requirements, you will complete the remaining three terms of your Master of Data Analytics (MDA) program within Western’s Faculty of Science.

Over one term, you will complete:

• English Boost + Quantitative Language Module (if needed)
• Category 1 & 2 Learning Modules, such as:
  • Academic Literacy in Context: Business & Technical Writing
  • Collaborative Product Realization Lab
  • Communication Skills: Practical and Intercultural Application
  • Collaborative Work Environments
• Two to three academic courses, depending on necessary prerequisites and English language level:
  • One to two undergraduate-level courses, as determined by the program
    • The following serve as examples of possible required courses*:
      • Computer Science Fundamentals II – CS 1027
      • Probability and Statistics – STAT 2857
      • Logic for Computer Science – CS 2209
      • Software Tools and Systems Programming – CS 2211
  • One to two graduate-level courses, as determined by the program, such as:
    • Statistical Modelling I- MDA9159
    • Databases I- CS9159

*Required courses are determined at the time of admission based on the applicant’s academic background.

Program Progression Requirements

You will progress to term two with 0.5 -1.0 credit (one to two graduate courses) toward your degree upon successful completion of the MQP at WesternIC if you meet the following requirements: 

•  Successful completion of undergraduate-level course(s) with a minimum grade of 75%
• Successful completion of graduate-level course(s) with:
  • A cumulative average of 70% or higher
  • A minimum grade of 60% in each course
• Successful completion of all Learning Modules with:
  • A minimum grade of 80% in English Boost + Quantitative Language Module (if needed)
  • A minimum grade of 70% in Category 1 Learning Modules
  • A passing grade in Category 2 Learning Modules

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* September is the recommended intake for course sequencing and preferred experiential learning opportunity placement. A May intake is also available if needed.