Overview

The Infrastructure Protection and International Security programme at Carleton University provides a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to safeguarding national critical systems. This curriculum integrates the technical foundations of infrastructure engineering with a deep understanding of the policy frameworks used by security practitioners. Students learn to develop resilient, cost-effective, and socially responsible solutions to modern multi-hazard threats.

Why Infrastructure Protection and International Security at Carleton University?

The university's strategic location in Ottawa, Canada’s capital, offers a unique advantage for students pursuing advanced studies in critical infrastructure protection. As the central hub for national security policy, the region provides direct access to government departments, private industry leaders, and non-governmental organisations. Carleton University maintains robust professional links with the agencies responsible for protecting the nation's ten primary infrastructure sectors.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: CAD 24427 per year
National fee: CAD 10143 per year

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

Critical Infrastructure Engineering
Multi-hazard Threat Risk Assessment
Security Policy Frameworks
Infrastructure Protection
International Security
Cybersecurity

Careers with Infrastructure Protection and International Security

Graduates are prepared to join multidisciplinary teams in various high-level sectors. Employment opportunities are prevalent within numerous government departments and agencies focused on national safety. Additionally, alumni find successful careers in private industry sectors, including energy, transportation, information technology, telecommunications, health, and finance. The programme's focus on both technical and policy aspects ensures graduates are versatile assets in the security landscape.

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

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

5 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ottawa, Canada

Disciplines

Mathematics Terrorism & Security View 5 other Masters in Terrorism & Security in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor of engineering with an overall average of B+ or higher.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

24427 CAD / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10143 CAD / year

≈ 10143 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ontario Tuition Fee: 8005 CAD per year

Living costs

Ottawa

Canada

1168 - 1925 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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