Master of Information Security and Privacy
In addition to Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements [insert link], admission to the Master of Information Security and Privacy requires:
a) Undergraduate preparation of either:
- A four-year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science from a recognized institution; or
- A four-year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized institution.
b) In addition, candidates must have successfully completed an undergraduate course (or provide evidence of equivalent knowledge) in each of the following areas:
- Computer programming with understanding of execution environments (e.g., Computer Science 233 or equivalent)
- Algorithms and data structures (e.g., Computer Science 331 or equivalent)
- Either Operating systems (e.g., Computer Science 457 or equivalent); or Computer networks (e.g., Computer Science 441 or equivalent).
c) Two letters of reference
d) Resume or CV
e) Optional letter of intent
Graduate Certificate in Network Security, Graduate Certificate in Software Security, and Graduate Certificate in Data Privacy
In addition to Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements for Admission, the following are required:
- A four-year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- Successful completion of an undergraduate course in each of the following areas:
- Computer programming with understanding of execution environments (e.g., Computer Science 233 or equivalent)
- Algorithms and data structures (e.g., Computer Science 331 or equivalent)
- Either Operating systems (e.g., Computer Science 457 or equivalent); or Computer networks (e.g., Computer Science 441 or equivalent).
Students may submit a letter of reference to strengthen their admission cases, but it is not required.
Alternate Routes to Admission: In exceptional circumstances (see Admissions - Qualifications), individuals who do not meet formal academic requirements but who have significant life achievement and/or work experience may be considered for admission to the graduate certificate program. The candidate must provide the Information Security Program Director with evidence demonstrating the potential to successfully undertake this certificate program. Such candidates may also be required to participate in an in-person interview with the Program Director and, if admitted, be required to take additional courses to meet completion requirements.
Students who successfully complete one of the graduate certificate programs, and who then apply to the other graduate certificate program and/or to the Master of Information Security degree program within 5 years of completing the first certificate, will not be required to submit reference letters or previous transcripts again. If students complete new coursework elsewhere, they will be required to submit new transcripts.
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