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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Engineering in Information Systems Security (Course-Based)

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Engineering in Information Systems Security (Course-Based)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $18,765 CAD

  • Application fee

    $100 CAD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PGWP

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

Highlights
Co-op

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 01-February-2024 2024-02-01
Winter-January 01-July-2024 2024-07-01

Overview

Master of Engineering in Information Systems Security

The MEng in Information Systems Security at Concordia University trains students to design, implement and manage the security of real-life information systems. 

Through applied research and academic coursework, you will examine the theories and practices currently used in the security of information systems. 

You will have access to state-of-the-art laboratories and research centres in a faculty whose areas of study include cyber forensics, database security and cryptography, among many other categories. 

Some examples of current research projects include quantitative models of network vulnerabilities, analysis and design of stream ciphers and security evaluations of open-source software.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$31,565

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $6,912
Accommodation 1 bed room $12,800
Tuition 1 person $18,765

Hourly wage

Min wage

15.25 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Transcripts and Certificates
  • Letters of reference
  • Statement of purpose
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Proof of legal status in Canada
  • Language proficiency test scores
  • Passport

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

TOEFL

85
20
listening
20
writing
20
speaking
20
reading

PTE

57
53
listening
53
writing
53
speaking
53
reading

Cambridge

180
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

IELTS – International English Language Testing System

IELTS Score (iBT) or
IELTS Indicator
Admission condition
Overall score of 6.0 and no part under 5.5Required English Courses:
ENCS 5721 & 6721
Overall scores below 6.0: No Admission


 

TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language

TOEFL iBT or
TOEFL iBT Special home edition  
 
Admission condition
Between 75-84 or any part under 20Required English Courses:
Scores between 80-84: ENCS 6721
Scores between 75-79: ENCS 5721 & ENCS 6721
Overall scores below 75: No Admission

 

PTE – Pearson Test of English

PEARSONAdmission condition
Scores between 50-56 and no part  under 53

Required English courses:

Scores between 52-56: ENCS 6721
Scores between 50-51: ENCS 5721 & 6721

Overall scores below 50: No Admission

Academic background and requirement

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science

In addition to the general admission requirements, the Gina Cody School (GCS) may require applicants to write the Engineering Writing Test (EWT) as a condition of admission to all graduate programs in Engineering and Computer Science.

Depending on the result, students may be required to complete remedial English language courses in addition to their program requirements.

Career opportunities

  • Information Security Analyst
  • Computer and Information Systems Manager
  • Database Administrator
  • Computer Network Architect
  • Computer Systems Analyst

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