Overview

The need for security professionals is growing along with increasing reliance of businesses and governments on IT. The employer demand for information systems security professionals shows no end in sight. The program maintains a sharp focus on the needs of employers and changes in industry.

The program ain Information Systems Security Management at the Concordia University of Edmonton allows you preparation time for writing the certification exam for Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). Please note it is a student/graduate responsibility to register and pay for the actual CISSP exam. Some students/graduates also choose to write the certification exam for Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) as well as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

Objectives

To identify sources of risk for the loss of enterprise information and to develop methods of minimizing the identified risks based on the priorities established by senior management and the financial resources available to mitigate these risks.

To understand the role of information systems security in relation to the other business processes in an enterprise.

To develop a plan for the enterprise to recover from disasters where information ceases to be available to users. They will also have the skills to test the plan and to ensure that the plan is ready to be implemented when needed.

To investigate information systems security incidents and develop and implement solutions to recover or minimize the loss of information.

To securely install operating system software and to use this software to build login servers and application servers which are highly resistant to penetration by unauthorized users (both internal and external).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Securing an E-Commerce Infrastructure

Advanced Network Security

Cryptography and Secure Network Communications

Firewall Fundamentals

Digital Forensics

Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 20 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

54

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IELTS

6

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edmonton, Canada

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Cyber Security Information Systems View 30 other Masters in Information Technology (IT) in Canada

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

54

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A four-year baccalaureate degree from Concordia University of Edmonton or its equivalent from a recognized institution. Individual graduate programs may recommend applicants as qualifying/probationary students (e.g., those with three-year degrees).

An admission grade point average (AGPA) of 3.0 (on Concordia University of Edmonton’s 4-point scale) or equivalent on the most recent 60 credits of undergraduate (or graduate) study.

Demonstrated fulfilment of the English Language Requirement.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16762 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

9742 CAD / year

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Living costs

Edmonton

Canada

1201 - 1992 CAD / month

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Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

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Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Edmonton

Funding

Scholarships Information

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