Honours Bachelor of Information Sciences (Cyber Security)
Get a head start on your career
Sheridan's Honours Bachelor of Information Sciences (Cyber Security) program provides outstanding preparation for a rewarding career in this rapidly growing field. Our one-of-a-kind degree program has a stellar reputation among employers. With a Sheridan Cyber Security degree, you'll be prepared to join this exciting profession – and to get ahead in it.
Gain practical experience
Sheridan's Cyber Security degree program includes an internship of up to 28 weeks between Years 3 and 4. You'll acquire workplace skills and professional contacts while gaining real-world cyber security experience.
A curriculum for the real world
You'll advance from fundamental computer science principles to more specialized courses covering all aspects of cyber security, including:
- Computer security
- IS Intrusion detection and prevention
- Network security
- Ethical hacking
- Database security
Campus Information
Davis Campus
Our Davis Campus is named after the founder of the Ontario college system, former premier William G. Davis. Located in Brampton, one of Ontario’s fastest-growing cities, the Davis Campus is home to our applied health, community services, engineering and technology programs. In 2017, the campus opened its new Skilled Trades Centre — a three-storey, 130,000-square-foot facility designed to provide an optimal learning experience for our students, with dedicated workshops for plumbing, electrician, machining, industrial mechanic millwright, welding and construction skills.
Trafalgar Road Campus
Located in the picturesque lakeside town of Oakville, our Trafalgar Road Campus bustles with energy. The multitude of arts, technology and humanities students mix and mingle to create a thriving — and diverse — atmosphere. Trafalgar is home to the Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design, Canada’s largest arts school, with over 6,000 students. The on-campus gallery is a showcase for student and faculty work, while the hallways boast a constantly renewed exhibition of student creativity. Theatre Sheridan, with two performance theatres, stages several acclaimed productions every year. The campus is also home to the Canadian Music Theatre Project, an incubator for new musicals which earned renown as the starting point for the Tony Award-winning musical Come From Away.
Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 7
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
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
PSW Opportunity
- 3 Years PSW Available
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:
- English, Grade 12 (ENG4U) (equivalent)
plus - Any Grade 12 science (U or M) or Grade 12 Computer Science (U) or Grade 12 Computer Engineering Technology (U or M)(equivalent)
- Any Grade 12 mathematics (U)(equivalent)
- Three other Grade 12 credits (U or M) (equivalent)
- Minimum 65% overall average (equivalent)
or
- Two semesters of postsecondary education including required courses with a minimum 65% overall average (equivalent).
Applicant Selection
Eligible applicants will be selected on the basis of their previous academic achievement (the average of their six highest senior-level credits, including required courses).
Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program may be advised individually regarding other related programs.
For More Information Please Contact To Our PSA Counselor.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
95296 CAD
Average Cost of Living: 22895 CAD /year
Application Fee: 100 CAD