Dr. Mahmood Moussavi

Professor

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Biography

Mahmood Moussavi has over 27 years of academic experience in the field of engineering. He is currently a Professor (Teaching) in Software Engineering at the Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary. His excellent teaching has been recognized with multiple awards, reflecting his commitment to high-quality education. Alongside his academic career, Moussavi has gained substantial experience in the software industry, working in diverse environments that range from start-ups to government projects. His industry expertise is combined with his extensive work as an engineering consultant, where he has provided valuable insights and solutions to complex technical challenges. Moussavi's teaching and technical experience cover a broad range of areas, including Software Application, Database Design, Data Mining, Optimization, Data Structures, and Software Engineering Education.

Research Interests

Software Analysis Software Design Software Engineering Education

Awards

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Teaching Excellence Award - Blended Online Learning

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Teaching Excellence Award

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Departmental Teaching Excellence Award

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Appreciation Letter Serving Adjudicator

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Certificate of Appreciation, IEEE - 26th International Conference

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Professor of the Year

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Teaching Achievement Award

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Teaching Achievement Award

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Teaching Achievement Award

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Teaching Achievement Award

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Fifteen Years Service Recognition

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Teaching Excellence Award

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Dean's Letter

Courses

ENSF 337 LEC 01 Programming Fundamentals ENSF 480 LEC 01 Principles of Software Design ENSF 614 LEC 01 Advanced Systems Analysis

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.