Overview

Applied Cybersecurity degree is offered at University of New Brunswick.

Key facts

Worldwide, there are 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity positions. Such skills shortage leaves the public, private sectors, and governments vulnerable. Moreover, the global cost of cyber-attacks is believed to grow to $10.5 trillion by 2025. With these figures in mind, we need to develop talent in cybersecurity – and fast! The Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity (CIC) at the University of New Brunswick is using 20+ years of cyber- security innovation and talent development to provide a one-year Master of Applied Cybersecurity (MACSec).

The Faculty of Computer Science and CIC are partnering to develop talent – ready to contribute as cybersecurity experts.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cryptanalysis and Database Security

Network Security

Software Security

Digital Forensics

Data Communications and Networks Modelling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-28 00:00:00

Language

English

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TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fredericton, Canada

Disciplines

Cyber Security View 22 other Masters in Cyber Security 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

Duolingo English Test

125

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TOEFL^® IBT

94

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65

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcripts and degree confirmation
Three letters of recommendation (at least 2 academic)
CV
Complete application form
Applicants to MCS and PhD programs need to submit a supervisor-student agreement. Applicants looking for a supervisor may start their application and add this agreement later.
International applicants whose first language is not English will be required to submit language scores.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15681 CAD / year

≈ 15681 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

8757 CAD / year

≈ 8757 CAD / year

Living costs

Fredericton

Canada

1100 - 2100 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Fredericton

Funding

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