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Master of Cybersecurity

Toronto Metropolitan University

Toronto, Canada
1 year
English
On campus
Master

About the program

STEM master's in cybersecurity designated for cyber defence education.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Cybersecurity can develop the ability to analyse computing problems
Apply programming and data practices
Test technical solutions and explain the ethical use of digital systems
And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Information system security officer
Network security administrator
Information security analyst
Forensic analyst
IT auditor
Information system governance officer
Information assurance engineer
Information assurance analyst

Curriculum

30 credits over two years
Full or part time
With fall and spring starts. Advanced labs replicate real-world networks and attack scenarios. Faculty-led research and internship opportunities. Designated by NSA and DHS as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education.

Entry requirements

Academic

Four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum B (3.00/4.33) in the last two years
Many programmes ask for B+ (3.33/4.33). Statement of interest
CV
Transcripts
Two reference letters and English proficiency
Some programmes add a portfolio
Work experience or interview.

Accepted academic background

Four-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from a recognised, Accredited institution, Three-year Bologna first-cycle degrees may be deemed equivalent, Programme-specific requirements apply.

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Recommendation Letters.

How to apply

Check programme requirements and deadlines on the Application Dates page (international closing date 12 March 2027 unless the programme states otherwise). Apply through OUAC and pay the application fee (110 CAD. MBA 150 CAD). Upload transcripts
Statement of interest
CV and reference letters as PDFs in the Applicant Upload portal. Official documents are requested after an offer. Track offers in MyServiceHub. Pay the 2
000 CAD international deposit by the confirmation deadline. Apply for a Canadian study permit.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$27,274 CAD
Application fee	$110 CAD
Deposit	$5,500 CAD

Program details

Campus	Downtown Toronto campus
Faculty or school	Yeates School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Department	Computer Science and Information Technology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	30
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	Institutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, Funding and application deadlines.

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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.