Honours Bachelor of Information Sciences (Cyber Security)
| Study location | Canada, Ontario, Oakville |
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| Type | Bachelor's Degree, College |
| Nominal duration | 4 years, including 7 months internship |
| Study language | English |
| Course code | PBAIS |
| Tuition fee | CA$22,392 per year The fee is for the 2024–2025 academic year and includes tuition (CA$20,416), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change. |
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| Registration fee | CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
| Entry qualification | High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents) with an overall minimum average of 65 percent:
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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| Language requirements | English If English is not your first language, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:
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Overview
Sheridan’s Honours Bachelor of Information Sciences (Cyber Security) program provides outstanding preparation for a rewarding career in this rapidly growing field. Our one-of-a-kind degree program has a stellar reputation among employers. With a Sheridan Cyber Security degree, you’ll be prepared to join this exciting profession – and to get ahead in it.
Gain practical experience
This degree program includes an internship of up to 28 weeks between Years 3 and 4. You’ll acquire workplace skills and professional contacts while gaining real-world cybersecurity experience.
A curriculum for the real world
You’ll advance from fundamental computer science principles to more specialized courses covering all aspects of information systems security, including:
- Computer security
- IS Intrusion detection and prevention
- Network security
- Ethical hacking
- Database security
Career opportunities
Demand for professionals who hold an information systems security degree has more than doubled since 2000.
Recent graduates have moved into the following careers:
- Cyber Security Consultant
- Digital Forensics and E-discovery Professional
- Identity Management Expert
- Information Technology Risk Analyst
- IS Security Analyst
- IS Security Consultant
- IS Security Vulnerability Researcher
- Network Security Engineer