Information Security and Privacy - MISP - Course

Cybersecurity threats are the critical issue facing our digital infrastructure, and the projected shortage of professionals equipped to tackle the increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks leaves all industries and sectors vulnerable. The MISP program will prepare the next generation of students and working professionals to defend our software and network systems against known and future threats; in addition to state-of-the-art technical expertise, students in the MISP will have the opportunity to gain professional experience through the internship option as part of this degree.

This program integrates the most recent research and best practices in information security, while being flexible in its approach to ensure that students’ learning can quickly adapt to rapid technological advancements. Students will be able to apply the theories they learn to practice, and solve problems and challenges faced by industry and society as technology continues to advance.

Completing this program

Complete 8 courses (24 credits total) in 2 of the 3 Certificate program options:

• Data Privacy
• Network Security

And an internship or capstone project (equivalent to 6 credits), for 30 credits total.

Laddered Pathway

Students who successfully complete two of the Graduate Certificates: the Graduate Certificate in Software Security, the Graduate Certificate in Data Privacy or the Graduate Certificate in Network Security will be eligible to apply for admission to the Master of Information Security and Privacy, Laddered Pathway, and, if admitted, will receive laddering credit for the 24 units (12 units for each of the two Certificates) of coursework completed.

There can be no more than five years between completing a credential in the laddered pathway and enrolling in the next credential.

Students completing the laddered pathway will receive a parchment for each credential earned in the pathway.

If an applicant holds a Bachelor, Master, or PhD degree from an institution that instructs in English, the proof of English language proficiency required is waived.

If an applicant's previous post-secondary education was taught in a different language, proof of English Language Proficiency is required and may be fulfilled in one of the following ways:

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL ibt) score of 86 with no section less than 20 (Internet-based).
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 with no section less than 6.0 (Academic version).
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 59, or higher (academic version).
• Canadian Academic English Language test (CAEL) score of 70 with no section less than 60.
• Academic Communication Certificate (ACC) score of B+ in each course.

Technology sector, business start-ups, computer science research, government, information technology.

A course-based degree is usually considered a final degree.

The Master of Information Security and Privacy is a continuous program with no scheduled break.