Graduate Certificate (Information Technology Network Security)
CA$14,935/Yr
- Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Network Security at Conestoga College allows students to complete this program in 1 Year.
- Students are required to successfully complete two language electives (in one language) in order to graduate.
- Information technology and network infrastructure are targets for malicious activity on a regular basis.
- News reports about data breaches, security violations, privacy failures, and other infrastructure failures highlight a growing threat to business and personal information.
- The main concepts covered under the program are:
- Fundamentals of Information Security
- Windows Infrastructure and Security
- Linux Infrastructure and Security
- IT Security Planning, Audit and Compliance
- Network Security
- This one-year, full-time, graduate certificate program is designed to address this growing threat to our network infrastructure.
- It will provide students with a security background in network technologies, computing hardware, operating and protocols, to harden and further secure such systems from attack.
- The student to teacher ratio is 20:1 which helps increase in interaction between professors and students.
- On average, 82% of students from the last three years found employment within six months of graduation.
- After completing this course, students have career opportunities as
- Network Administrator
- Information Technology Manager
- Computer Support Specialist
- Information Systems Manager
- System Administrator, etc with an average salary of 46,475 USD per year.
Important Dates
Apply on or before this date in order to receive equal consideration for admission to programs starting the following fall. After this date, colleges consider applicants on a first-come, first-served basis until programs are full.
Event | Application Date |
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Application Open For Spring 2024 Intake | May 2, 2023 |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | CA$14935 (CAD 14935) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Housing | CA$4500 (CAD 4500) |
Food | CA$2700 (CAD 2700) |
Transportation | CA$720 (CAD 720) |
Other Fees | CA$2611 (CAD 2611) |
Total Cost | CA$10531 (CAD 10531) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2021 | CA$11600 (CAD 11600) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- A two- or three-year diploma or a degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
- OR a minimum of three to five (3 to 5) years of related full-time formal work experience.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Indian students need to maintain an overall average of 60% in each year.
- The minimum GPA required is 3.0/4.0 or students must have B grade in their degree.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.
The above requirements are the minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission. The admissions committee will consider all evidence in the file and decide. To know more about the requirem….Read More
Scores Required
Required Document List
Followings are the required document:
- Official Transcripts: Students must be required to submit a copy of their original transcripts.
- Letter of Recommendation: Students need to submit two letters of recommendation.
- ELP Scores: Students need to submit proof of English proficiency from the school or testing authority.
- Statement of purpose: Explain the reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Financial Documentation: Students must have proof that they have enough money to support themselves during their stay in Canada
- Resume: Resume outlining work/volunteer/internship experiences.
Career and Placement after Course
After completing this program students have job opportunities in:
- Network Administrator
- Information Technology Manager
- Computer Support Specialist
- Data Security Administrator
- Computer Technician
- Database Administrator
- Information Systems Manager
- System Administrator
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific |
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