Overview
The objective of the Infrastructure Protection and International Security MEng program from Carleton University is to produce graduates who can contribute effectively to the multidisciplinary teams needed to deliver robust, cost-effective, socially responsible solutions to ensure safe and resilient national critical infrastructure systems.
Capital Advantage
Carleton University’s strategic location in Ottawa, the Nation’s Capital, provides an appropriate backdrop for those security practitioners, engineers and policy advisors who seek advanced studies in critical infrastructure protection (CIP). All CIP policy and program direction for Canada’s 10 National Critical Infrastructures (NCIs) are centered in the National Capital Region, where students will have access to officials from government departments, as well as leaders from private industry and non-governmental organizations.
Career Opportunities
Graduates are prepared for careers in government agencies and departments. They are also equipped for strategic opportunities within Canada’s private sector in fields such as engineering, energy, information technology, telecommunications and transportation.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Policy Primer
- Mathematics and Engineering Primer for non-Engineers
- Critical Infrastructure Protection: Issues and Strategies
- Infrastructure Engineering Principles
- Terrorism and International Security
- Critical Infrastructure Risk Assessment
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Mathematics IT Security Terrorism & Security View 16 other Masters in IT Security in CanadaAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A bachelor of engineering with an overall average of B+ or higher.
Tuition Fee
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International
20917 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20917 CAD per year during 24 months. -
National
8281 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8281 CAD per year during 24 months.
- National: $8,145 (2nd year)
- International: $20,917 (2nd year)
Living costs for Ottawa
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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