Overview

The demand for information systems security and assurance professionals shows no end in sight. Our programs maintain a sharp focus on the needs of employers and changes in industry. Make information security and assurance your choice and join a growing field.

Key Features

One half of the courses in the Master of Information Systems Assurance Management (MISAM) program from the Concordia University of Edmonton are from the Master of Information Systems Security Management program (7 required courses and one optional course).

The Assurance program focuses on the business aspect of IT and prospective candidates are expected to have a background in both technology and accounting/finance. You may be required to take additional courses as a probationary student in the program if you do not have all of the MISAM prerequisite courses but are otherwise admissible.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Management Accounting

Financial Accounting, Governance and Assurance

Auditing Theory and Application

Fraud Examination: Theories and Methods

Disaster Planning and Recovery

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 20 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

54

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IELTS

6

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Credits

33 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Edmonton, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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54

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

An undergraduate degree from a recognized educational institution: normally a four-year Bachelor’s degree (computing science, IT or MIS). Students with a relevant three-year undergraduate degree may be admissible but may be required to take qualifying courses. Space is limited and admission is competitive; as such meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission.
An admission grade point average (AGPA) of at least 3.0 (on Concordia University of Edmonton’s 4-point scale) or equivalent on the most recently completed 60 credits. The complete admission criteria is covered in section 13.1.1.A of this Academic Calendar.
A resume.
A security clearance.
Demonstrated fulfillment of Concordia University of Edmonton’s English Language Requirement

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

26434 CAD / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

14614 CAD / year

≈ 14614 CAD / year

Additional Details

6 Credits tuition fees:

national: $4,871.40
international: $8,381.34

Living costs

Edmonton

Canada

1201 - 1992 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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