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Graduate Certificate in Computer Application Security (Co-op Optional) Conestoga College - Waterloo Campus Conestoga College - Waterloo Campus, Canada

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CAD 15383

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 100

Application Fee

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12 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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88

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Due to the increasing complexity of computer transactions and society's increasing dependence on eCommerce, as well as the proliferation of computing devices, the computer security field has become a high profile and rapidly growing, industry. Work in this field is constantly evolving and leads to a range of career options, from positions that require a high level of technological sophistication to higher-level management positions. This graduate certificate program will be attractive to graduates of software development programs, who will then learn the application security and networking skills needed to access entry level positions offered by a wide range of software development companies. Students will learn to secure software applications, including networked, web and mobile applications, against threats by malware and hackers. These skills will be augmented with management skills so that graduates will also be able to access careers as corporate security analysts and managers. Students benefit from specialized courses taught by highly qualified industry experts and as a result, should expect to have classes scheduled up until 8:00 p.m. The optional co-op stream includes one co-op work term.

 

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Additional Information

Program Level Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 35 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Jan 2024, May 2024, Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 88.0  Minimum Listening - 22.0  Minimum Reading - 22.0  Minimum Writing - 22.0  Minimum Speaking - 22.0  
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 58
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 115.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a diploma, advanced diploma, degree from an accredited college or university in any of these areas:
    • Computer science
    • Software engineering
    • Software engineering technology
    • Computer programmer/analyst
    • IT innovation and design
    • Computer or mobile applications development OR
  • A graduate certificate in computer applications development or mobile solutions development. Other relevant disciplines that offer a significant degree of software development in their curriculum (such as health informatics) may also be considered.

6.5 IELTS Score
88 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
115 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

15383

Tuition Fee
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CAD 100

Application Fee
(CAD)

11000 Per year

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