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The academic aim of this Master of Information Systems Security program offered by Concordia University Montréal is to prepare students with the skills, knowledge, cutting-edge technologies, expertise and best practices to be security architects capable of designing, implementing, analyzing and managing the security of real-life information systems.

Overview

Program Details

Second, the program will put the emphasis on helping each individual acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to maximize his or her potential as a researcher in information systems security. Students will engage in applied research and academic course of study examining existing theory and ways in which these influence the security of information systems. Financial support may be provided by a thesis advisor in certain cases.

This Information Systems Security program offered by Concordia University Montréal has a Co-op option. For details each student should contact his/her academic advisor.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Java Platforms

Foundations of Cryptography
Crypto-Protocol and Network Security
Operating Systems Security
Malware Defenses and Application Security
Security Evaluation Methodologies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2021-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2020-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2021-05-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2021-02-01 00:00:00
Starting 2021-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2021-06-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

45 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Informatics & Information Sciences IT Security View 30 other Masters in Informatics & Information Sciences in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems.

B-

B- _{(recommended)}

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.

IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants to the Master of/Magisteriate in Applied Science in Information Systems Security must hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in:

Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Software Engineering
Computer Science

Admission to the program is competitive and only applicants with high academic standing will be considered. Qualified applicants requiring prerequisite courses may be asked to take such courses in addition to their regular graduate program. The GCS Graduate Studies Committee, in consultation with the Institute, is responsible for the recommendation of all applications for admission.

Tuition Fee

International

31141 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the original amount of 31141 CAD per year and a duration of 24 months.
National

6284 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the original amount of 6284 CAD per year and a duration of 24 months.

Students from Canada 14747 CAD

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €6000 to cover your tuition fees.

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