Overview

Get a head start on your career

Our one-of-a-kind degree program has a stellar reputation among employers. With a Sheridan Information Systems Security degree, you'll be prepared to join this exciting profession – and to get ahead in it.

Gain practical experience

This Applied Information Sciences - Information Systems Security (Honours) BAIS program from Sheridan College includes an internship (up to 28 weeks long) in the form of a field placement in a real-world workplace.

A curriculum for the real world

You'll advance from fundamental computer science principles to more specialized courses covering all aspects of information systems security, including:

Computer security
IS Intrusion detection and prevention
Network security
Ethical hacking
Database security

Career Opportunities

Demand for professionals who hold an information systems security degree has more than doubled since 2000.

Recent graduates have moved into the following careers:

Cyber Security Consultant
Digital Forensics and E-discovery Professional
Identity Management Expert
Information Technology Risk Analyst
IS Security Analyst
IS Security Consultant
IS Security Vulnerability Researcher
Network Security Engineer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Systems Loss Prevention Methodologies

Programming

Computer Math

Communication Networks

Unix Operating Systems

Composition and Rhetoric

Security Threats and Risk Assessment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oakville, Canada
Oakville, Canada

Disciplines

Cyber Security Information Systems View 30 other Bachelors in Cyber Security in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:

English, Grade 12 (ENG4U)

plus

Any Grade 12 science (U or M) or Grade 12 Computer Science (U) or Grade 12 Computer Engineering Technology (U or M)
Any Grade 12 mathematics (U)
Three other Grade 12 credits (U or M)
Minimum 65% overall average

Two semesters of postsecondary education including required courses with a minimum 65% overall average

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22990 CAD / year

≈ 22990 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

8183 CAD / year

≈ 8183 CAD / year

Living costs

Oakville

Canada

1015 - 1615 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Get a head start on your career

Gain practical experience

A curriculum for the real world

Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Oakville

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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