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postgraduate

Degree

Graduate Certificate - Cyber Security Analytics

Course code: #557

postgraduate

Degree

Graduate Certificate - Cyber Security Analytics

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $18,025 CAD

  • Application fee

    $100 CAD

  • Duration

    1 year

  • PGWP

    1 year

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 31-May-2023 2023-05-31
Winter-January 31-August-2023 2023-08-31
Fall-September 31-May-2024 2024-05-31
Winter-January 31-August-2024 2024-08-31

Overview

Graduate Certificate - Cyber Security Analytics

This program at Mohawk College will protect the digital systems of today and beyond. 

Graduate with the essential skills for cyber threat detection and mitigation. 

Combine experiential learning in cyber labs with independent online learning.

Program Highlights

  • Design cyber security solutions to protect business resources.
  • Create best practices in protecting mobile devices, smart homes and Industry 4.0 factories from cyber attacks.
  • Participate in simulation labs where you will defend against cyber attacks.
  • Expert faculty facilitates hands-on experiential learning in our state-of-the-art cyber labs.
  • A study using extensive online learning and night classes to fit your busy schedule

What you'll learn

  • Develop, implement and evaluate cyber security strategies and solutions for various operating systems, networks, application software, and packages.
  • Recommend processes and procedures for maintenance and deployment of cyber security solutions.
  • Design and implement cyber security solutions in compliance with current security policies, ethical standards, and industry regulations.
  • Design and implement project management principles throughout the organization’s information security processes.
  • Risk mitigation and auditing of information systems.
  • Develop and deliver appropriate internal cyber security training.
  • Communicate security policies, audit results and related documentation to any level of the organization.
  • Monitor and analyze various attackers’ tactics, strategies and techniques to design vulnerability assessment procedures.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$29,356

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,728
Accommodation 1 bed room $11,331
Tuition 1 person $18,025

Hourly wage

Min wage

16.55 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Copy of Passport - Picture and Address Pages
  • All Academic Transcripts - High school and higher
    • High School Transcripts/Mark Sheets and Completion Certificates
    • Degree/Diploma Transcripts/Mark Sheets and Completion Certificates
    • Notarized and translated in English (online results not acceptable)
  • English Proficiency Score Cards (i.e. IELTS, TOEFL, etc.) or equivalent (if applicable) (online results not acceptable)
  • Notarized Custodian Declaration (for those under the age of 18 by the start of the class)

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

83
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

PTE

58
51
listening
51
writing
51
speaking
51
reading

Cambridge

179
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

ITEP: 3.9+

Duolingo: 115-120

 

GAS-English for Academic Purposes 2023-24 (Domestic & International) - 478

This program is not for absolute beginners nor for students whose first language is English.

Learn and gain confidence in academic English language skills in a Canadian college environment. Complete Semester 3 to meet Language Proficiency Requirements for post-secondary college programs.

Students require a Secondary School diploma or at least 10 years of education in their first language.

Students are placed into a semester by language skill level.

  • You can take a placement test at the Mohawk College Testing Centre
  • OR You can provide official language scores (IELTS, TOEFL, etc.). Scores must be official and may not be more than one year old.

You may also have an interview to finalize your placement. Students are usually placed according to the lowest skill to support their success.

Semester 1: IELTS 3.5, no band below 3 or equivalent.

Semester 2: IELTS 4.5, no band below 4, or equivalent OR successful completion of Semester 1

Semester 3: IELTS 5.5, no band below 5, or equivalent OR successfully completing at least two Semester 2 courses.

 

Start Dates: January, March, May, July, September and November.

Levels: Through 8. Levels are 7 weeks in length. Upon successful completion, you advance to the next level.

Length of Study: On average, you will study for 4-6 months.

 

Meets Language Requirements forSCORE AT ENTRY
IELTSCEFRTOEFL iBTDuolingo


EAP Level 8 

(CEFR B2.2)

IELTS 6

with band below 5.5

CLB 7

with score below 7

60 - 78100

EAP Level 7

(CEFR B2.1)

IELTS 5.5CLB 646 - 5990

EAP Level 6

(CEFR B1.2)

IELTS 5CLB 535 - 4580

EAP Level 5

(CEFR B1.1)

IELTS 4CLB 428 - 3465

EAP Level 4

(CEFR A2.2)

IELTS 3.5CLB 3.525 - 2755

Academic background and requirement

International student admission requirements

  • Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advance Diploma, or Degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.
  • Or other equivalent post-secondary experience or qualifications will be considered by Mohawk.

 

GPA

Passing grade (in most programs): 100 to 50% 

Failing grade: Less than 50%

Career opportunities

  1. Cybersecurity Analyst
  2. Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
  3. Threat Intelligence Analyst
  4. Information Security Consultant
  5. Incident Responder
  6. Security Engineer
  7. Security Risk Analyst

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