Master’s Qualifying Pathway (4 Term), Progression to Master of Data Analytics Navitas Group - Western International College, Canada

Master’s Qualifying Pathway (MQP) Pathway

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

Progression to: Master of Data Analytics

The Master of Data Analytics (MDA) in Western’s Faculty of Science is a full-time, professional graduate program that prepares students with the technical expertise, professional skills and real-world experience needed to succeed in today’s data-driven workforce.

As an institution ranked in the top 1% globally, Western offers a dynamic environment where academic excellence, real-world application, and career development come together. The MDA program combines advanced coursework, professional skills development, and an experiential learning opportunity (ELO), ensuring graduates are equipped to meet the complex analytical challenges across sectors.

Specialty Fields
Students in the Master of Data Analytics program choose one of three specialty fields:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Finance, Banking and Insurance
• Generalist