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Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) in Cybersecurity Seneca Polytechnic - Newnham Campus Seneca Polytechnic - Newnham Campus, Canada

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CAD 20461

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 90

Application Fee

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48 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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84

TOEFL

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65%

Min GPA

Program Overview

In this four-year honours bachelor degree, you will learn the critical knowledge and practical skills required for a successful career in information security. You will develop comprehensive knowledge of vulnerability and threat assessment, risk management, data analysis and network and operating system infrastructure. This program focuses on practical applications that solve a variety of technological threats including hackers, malware and data breaches.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

  • Internal and external security needs
  • Analysis and implementation of distributed computer systems
  • Understanding data communication principles and operation systems
  • Understanding security of infrastructure components
  • Design and implement secure information acquisition, transmission and storage practices
  • Analysis of project and system requirements
  • Deployment of security on a variety of platforms
  • Project planning and management
  • Research methodology
  • Technology planning and acquisition

Mandatory Degree Co-op
A work experience that includes at least one term in a formal work environment. In most cases the work term(s) is a paid position that is completed between two academic semesters and requires a minimum of 420 hours of work. Students must be in good standing and meet all identified requirements prior to participating in the work experience. The successful completion of the co-op work term(s) is required for graduation. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee that a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the mandatory co-op stream regardless of success in securing a work position.

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 25 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2025

Closed

Jan 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 84.0  Minimum Listening - 21.0  Minimum Reading - 21.0  Minimum Writing - 21.0  Minimum Speaking - 21.0  
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 60
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 115.0  

Academic Requirement

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required courses with minimum final grade of 65% in each:

  • English: Grade 12 ENG4U
  • Mathematic: any Grade 12 U

 

6.5 IELTS Score
84 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
60 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
115 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
65% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

20461

Tuition Fee
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CAD 90

Application Fee
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12000 Per year

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Awards, Scholarships and Bursaries

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Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for an award, scholarship or bursary, you must be a Seneca student.

You must also meet the specific eligibility requirements outlined for each award. For example, scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement. This means that you must meet the minimum grade requirement to be eligible for the award.

Bursaries are awarded based on financial need. This means that you must meet the requirements for the specific bursary program to be eligible.

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