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Bachelor of Information Technology - Cybersecurity
- Toronto, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- Hybrid
- Bachelor
About the program
Honours degree in Information Technology - Cybersecurity at the Newnham campus (hybrid delivery).
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core concepts and methods in Information Technology - Cybersecurity to practical and academic problems. Develop and demonstrate skills relevant to IFS Professional Option Equivalent
- CISCO Network Security
- Malware Analysis
- as reflected in the supplied curriculum summary. Use critical thinking
- ethical judgment and effective communication in discipline-related projects.
Career outcomes
- Cyber security analyst
- Security operations centre analyst
- Compliance and controls analyst
- Network and systems administrator
- Infrastructure and cyber defence operations
- Information security co-ordinator
- Network security administrator
- Information security analyst
- Cybersecurity intelligence and analytics analyst
- Information technology security analyst
- Information security consultant
Curriculum
- 8-semester programme (4 Years). Early courses include OS-Unix
- OS-Windows
- Introduction to Security. Later study covers Protocol and Standards
- Critical Thinking
- Basic Cryptography. Final-term courses include IFS Professional Option Equivalent
- CISCO Network Security
- Malware Analysis and Response. The programme has a mandatory co-op.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary diploma with six senior university-preparatory (Grade 12 U/M equivalent) courses and an overall average of 65% (70% or more for some programmes
- 75% for nursing) plus programme prerequisites
- English proof.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school diploma with six senior university-preparatory (Ontario Grade 12 U/M equivalent) courses and the programme prerequisites; Grade 10-12 transcripts
Language tests
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (no skill below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT no skill below 4.5 of 6 (21 of 30)
- PTE Academic 60
- Duolingo 115-120
- Cambridge 176 (no skill below 169)
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- Portfolio
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements and intake availability. Prepare your academic records and required supporting documents. Submit the application through the institution's approved application process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any application fee when applicable. Monitor the application status and respond to requests for additional information.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,665 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $90 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Newnham Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Information Technology Administration & Security |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | The source record indicates potential scholarship opportunities. Award amounts, eligibility criteria and intake conditions must be confirmed before applying. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
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Program starts
September 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $20,665 CAD per year. The application fee is $90 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic 6.5 (no skill below 6.0), TOEFL iBT no skill below 4.5 of 6 (21 of 30), PTE Academic 60, Duolingo 115-120, Cambridge 176 (no skill below 169), IELTS Academic 6.5.