MSc Computer Science and International Business — Study Online from Calgary, Canada

From the heart of the Rockies to the frontiers of global innovation, your next chapter can begin right where you are in Calgary, Canada. Through the exclusive partnership between the University of Cumbria and Robert Kennedy College, the MSc Computer Science and International Business empowers you to unite advanced computing with strategic commercial insight—without pausing your life or relocating.

Designed for ambitious professionals, this fully online programme blends rigorous theory with internationally applicable frameworks, so you can tackle complex, cross-border challenges and help organisations thrive in a digital, data-driven economy.

Awarded a British Degree Recognised Internationally

Earning a British master’s degree signals academic quality and global credibility. With curricula and standards respected worldwide, you gain a qualification that travels with you—opening doors in multinational corporations, high-growth startups, and mission-driven organisations alike.

As you study, you’ll build a toolkit of computer science and international business capabilities that suits roles spanning product, data, technology strategy, and digital transformation. Your credential reflects rigorous postgraduate study and is recognised by employers across continents.

100% Online — Complete in as Little as 1 Year

Move at a determined, focused pace and you can complete the programme in as little as one year. The online structure allows you to concentrate your effort when your schedule allows, helping you achieve a swift return on your academic investment.

Whether you’re accelerating toward a promotion or aiming to pivot your career, the option to finish quickly gives you flexibility. You choose the tempo—steady and balanced or fast and focused—and progress module by module toward your degree.

No Fixed Class Times

Your career and personal commitments matter. That’s why this programme does not require your online presence at specific times and dates. You decide when to watch lectures, engage with materials, and participate in discussions.

This freedom lets you structure learning around your life in Calgary—before work, after hours, or on weekends—without compromising academic quality. It’s serious postgraduate study designed for real-world calendars.

Study Anywhere, Even Offline with the Mobile App

Whether you’re at home, downtown between meetings, or on the move, your classroom travels with you. Our mobile app lets you download study materials and watch lectures offline, so you can keep learning without relying on a constant internet connection.

Commutes, flights, and quiet moments become high-impact study sessions. Your progress remains in sync across devices, keeping your momentum strong wherever your day takes you.

Open-Book Assessments that Reflect Real Work

Instead of traditional question/answer exams, you will tackle open-book (open books) assessments that mirror how professionals solve problems on the job—by researching, synthesising, and applying concepts to real scenarios.

This model cultivates higher-order skills: critical thinking, structured analysis, and evidence-based decision-making. You demonstrate not just what you know, but how well you apply it to complex, contemporary challenges.

Learn from Faculty Graduated from World-Renowned Universities

Guided by tutors and faculty who graduated from leading institutions—including Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis—you benefit from diverse academic and professional experiences at the highest level.

Their mentorship blends research-led insights with practical perspective, empowering you to connect theory to action and to frame your work for real-world impact.

A Global Student Community from 130+ Countries

Join a truly international cohort and build a network that spans regions, industries, and cultures. The conversations you have, the projects you shape, and the perspectives you encounter will broaden your thinking and enhance your ability to lead across borders.

Our alumni work for international organisations such as Google, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony, IBM, Verizon, Dell, Seneca College, Lakehead University, Manulife, United Nations, ICRC, The World Bank.

Flexible Payment in Up to 18 Monthly Interest-Free Instalments

Invest in your future with a structure built for working professionals. Spread the cost of your studies with predictable monthly payments that support careful financial planning over the duration of your programme.

Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you balance education and other priorities while you advance your qualifications.

How Calgary Professionals Can Benefit

Calgary’s innovation landscape is evolving rapidly—from energy and clean technology to software, data platforms, logistics, and agri-tech. With the combined lens of computer science and international business, you’re positioned to contribute to digital transformation initiatives, architect data-driven products, and align technical roadmaps with commercial goals that reach beyond local markets.

In sectors such as energy and clean tech, the ability to lead AI/ML projects, build secure cloud-native systems, and translate analytics into operational value is in high demand. Pairing these technical skills with international market understanding enables you to evaluate global supply chains, navigate regulatory diversity, and support partnerships and expansion strategies with confidence.

Calgary’s strengths in logistics, transportation, finance, and professional services also benefit from professionals who can bridge technical and business disciplines. Whether optimising distributed systems for e-commerce and freight networks, supporting fintech product builds, or launching a startup with global ambitions, your blend of capabilities equips you to deliver solutions that are both technically sound and commercially viable.

Begin Your Journey

Your city can be your launchpad. Advance your expertise, elevate your credentials, and connect to a global community—all while studying from Calgary, Canada. Ready to explore the next step? Request our course catalogue.