Graduate Certificate (Information System Security)
STEM Course
1 year
Full Time
Co Op & On Campus
Field of Study:
CA$15,450/Yr
CA$15,450 /Yr
- Graduate Certificate in Information System Security at Georgian College is offered as 1-year (2 semesters) plus 1 work term program.
- It is an on-campus, co-op program offered on both a full-time and a part-time basis.
- In this program, students are prepared for careers involving the development, evaluation, and support of IT security solutions.
- Students develop the knowledge and skills to categorize, design, implement and integrate technical safeguards to ensure the security of information systems.
- To be successful in this program, students are required to have a personal notebook computer (either PC or Mac architecture) prior to the start of the program that meets or exceeds the following hardware specifications:
- Intel i5 processor or AMD equivalent
- 12GB of memory (16 GB recommended)
- 250GB hard drive (SSD recommended)
- Additional operating systems, security tools, and software used in the program will be provided to the student upon commencement of the program.
- Emphasis is placed on cultivating the interpersonal, organizational, technical, communication, and problem-solving skills applied to enhance the effective implementation of security in a business environment.
- This program offers a part-time delivery format to complete it according to the student’s schedule and students can register in it on a course-by-course basis format.
- Students can complete the part-time program in 3 years.
- Placement agencies require an up-to-date clear criminal reference check and vulnerable sector check prior to going out on placement. Students should obtain their criminal reference 3 months prior to placement.
- Career opportunities of students may be available in both public and private sector organizations including the financial sector, health care, education, and more.
- The average salary goes up to 43,000 USD after completion of this program.
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Important Dates
Applications will be accepted throughout the year after the 1 Feb deadline for all three intakes.
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline For 2023 Intake | |
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | CA$15450 (CAD 15450) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Housing | CA$7200 (CAD 7200) |
| Food | CA$3600 (CAD 3600) |
| International differential fee | CA$4292 (CAD 4292) |
| Other Fees | CA$9871 (CAD 9871) |
| Total Cost | CA$24963 (CAD 24963) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2022 | CA$7725 (CAD 7725) |
| 2021 | CA$11250 (CAD 11250) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students have to complete the post-secondary diploma or degree in a related field from a recognized institution.
- The related fields include computer studies, computer engineering or computer networking, or equivalent work experience in computer networks, operating systems, and programming.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they have any one of the following certificates:
- All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Intermediate Examination Certificate
- Pre-University Examination Certificate
- Diploma / Degree certificate Mark sheets for each year of study.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Required Document List
Following are the required documents:
- Application form: All international student applications must be submitted through the International Application System (IAS), where program availability is located.
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Academic Documents: Students need to show proof of graduation, subjects are taken and grades received.
- Transcript: Students must submit the official marks statements or transcripts that are provided by the college.
- Clinical and field placement forms: Students have to submit documents required prior to the start of registration in order to ensure students' placement and to allow participation in clinical and field placement facilities.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit original or certified copies of English language proficiency test scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
Career and Placement after Course
Possible career opportunities are:
- Application analyst
- Cybersecurity analyst
- Data analyst
- Data scientist
- Database administrator
- Information systems manager
- IT consultant
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Comments
Georgian College accepts PTE Academic as one of the ELP tests required for international admissions. The minimum PTE Academic score requirement for Graduate Certificate admission is 61.
Georgian College offers an Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology program. Students seeking admission in this program must have Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with English and Mathematics. International students must have a valid ELP test score as well.
Yes, the program requires IELTS or any other equivalent English language proficiency test score for admission. The language of instruction at Georgian College is English. In addition to the academic admission requirements, if English is not your first language and/ or you are coming from a country where English is not an official language, you must provide proof of language proficiency.