Program: Information Technology Security - Bridge
Program | Information Technology Security – Bridge | Faculty | Faculty of Business and Information Technology |
Credential | Bachelor of Information Technology ( Honours) | Duration | 3 year |
Starting Month | May | Co-op opportunities | No |
Program Description:
Information Technology (IT) Security is fundamental in today’s business environment. The IT Security specialization offers comprehensive knowledge and skills in operating and managing IT security infrastructure.
You will benefit from both theoretical and practical experience with the ability to practice skills learned in the classroom with cutting-edge equipment in our advanced laboratories. You will also have the opportunity to pursue an internship work placement (locally or abroad) or participate in the Capstone study project where you will work with a team to provide consulting services to an industry partner.
Students have access to new, modern buildings, libraries and innovative labs including:
Hacker Research Laboratory
Networking Laboratory
Admission Requirement:
An Ontario College Diploma or Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Computer Systems Technology or related program with a minimum mid-70s average.
Note: Admission is competitive. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.
Bridge Requirement:
If you hold an Ontario College Diploma in Computer Programming, Computer Systems Technician, or related program, you must successfully complete the bridge courses with a minimum C grade in each course to proceed into the four-year BIT program. You will receive 15 courses toward your 40-course BIT degree.
If you hold an Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Computer Engineering Technology or Computer Programmer Analyst, you must successfully complete the bridge courses with a minimum C grade in each course to proceed into the four-year BIT program. You will receive 17 courses toward your 40-course BIT degree.
Career Opportunities:
Graduates can expect to pursue a career as a:
database security manager
information security officer
IT security trainer
network security specialist
Link to UOIT Official Website
https://uoit.ca/programs/business-and-information-technology/information-technology-pathways-program-networking-and-information-technology-security-bridge.php#tab_program_careers