School: Fanshawe College
Program:Cyber Security
Program | Cyber Security | Faculty | School of Information Technology |
Credential | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Duration | 90 Weeks |
Starting Month | September, January | Co-op opportunities | Yes |
Program Description:
This three-year Advanced Diploma in Cyber Security will provide students with the foundational information security (InfoSec) skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in the IT security industry.
Foundational topics will include information security, ethics, network management/analysis, programming and scripting, operating systems, and database management. Building on those foundational topics, the curriculum will also develop students' skills in the areas of risk analysis, cryptography, vulnerability testing, access control implementation, and security audit performance. Graduates of this program will be able to proactively implement sound security practices to mitigate security risks and respond quickly to security breaches and issues that may have occurred.
Through hands-on laboratory activities, case study analyses, and research projects, students will enhance their information security understanding and develop their interpersonal, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. This program will also include three co-operative education work placements to further enhance all of those skills.
Advantages:
This three-year Advanced Diploma in Cyber Security will provide students with the foundational Information Security (InfoSec) skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in the IT Security industry. Foundational topics will include information security, ethics, network management/analysis, programming and scripting, operating systems, and database management. Building on those foundational topics, the curriculum will also develop students’ skills in the areas of risk analysis, cryptography, vulnerability testing, access control implementation, and security audit performance. Graduates of this program will be able to proactively implement sound security practices to mitigate security risks and respond quickly to security breaches and issues that may have occurred.
Through hands-on laboratory activities, case study analyses, and research projects, students will enhance their Information Security understanding and develop their interpersonal, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. This program will also include three co-operative education work placements to further enhance all of those skills.
Admission Requirement:
OSSD with courses from the College (C), University (U),
University/College (M), or Open (O) stream WITH:
- Any Grade 12 English (C) or (U)
- Any Grade 11 or Grade 12 Mathematics* (C), (U), or (M)
OR
Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE)
OR
Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate (GED) AND:
- Any Grade 11 or Grade 12 Mathematics* (C), (U), or (M)
OR
Mature Applicant with standing in the required courses stated above
Note:
*Applicants who lack the required Mathematics may still gain eligibility for admission by completing appropriate prior upgrading.
Tuition Fees:
Canadian Students
Program Code and Level | CYB1 Level 1 | CYB1 Level 2 |
Total Fees due per Term | $2,289.69 | $2,289.69 |
Tuition Fee | $1,467.38 | $1,467.38 |
Mandatory Non-Tuition Fees | $616.02 | $616.02 |
Additional Program Fees | $- | $- |
Co-Op Fees (if applicable) | $206.29 | $206.29 |
International Students
Program Code and Level | CYB1 Level 1 | CYB1 Level 2 |
Total Fees due per Term | $7,661.90 | $7,661.90 |
Tuition Fee | $6,556.50 | $6,556.50 |
Mandatory Non-Tuition Fees | $899.11 | $899.11 |
Additional Program Fees | $- | $- |
Co-Op Fees (if applicable) | $206.29 | $206.29 |
Career:
Information Security Analyst, Network Operations Centre Analyst, Business Continuity Manager, Ecommerce Manager, Information Security Manager, Network Penetration Specialist, InfoSec Consultant
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