Certificate (Software Security)
STEM Course
1 year
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
₹2.5 L/Yr
CA$4,000 /Yr
Offered By: Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Calgary
- University of Calgary offers a Certificate in Software Security with a duration of 1 year.
- This program is offered on a full-time basis and delivered on-campus.
- The program is course-based.
- The Graduate Certificate in Software Security prepares IT professionals to provide security solutions for software systems, applications, mobile devices and the growing number of smart devices that are part of the IoT.
- Students will learn theory and practice while gaining hands-on experience in developing secure products, applying threat modelling, and assessing security.
- Professionals and recent computer science graduates who complete this program will also gain skills in analyzing and communicating threats and solutions while considering the legal and ethical dimensions of software security.
- Students will three take courses:
- System and Application Security
- Software Security
- Mobile and Smart Devices
- Choose one course from topics including
- Governance and risk management
- Policies and Standards
- Incident Management and Forensics.
- The University of Calgary ranked in 6th place in Canada by Research Infosource in 2018.
- The University offers small class sizes that provide close research interaction with their supervision.
- The Faculty of the department have received global recognition by winning awards like federal awards, Provincial awards, Indigenous awards, etc.
- The average salary goes up to 102,000 USD.
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Important Dates
Applications for this program are not being accepted at this time.
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline for September 2024 Intake | |
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | ₹245600 (CAD 4000) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Housing | ₹1011872 (CAD 16480) |
| Total Cost | ₹1431932 (CAD 102063) |
| Health Insurance | ₹20262 (CAD 330) |
| Books and supply | ₹18420 (CAD 300) |
| Compulsory Fees | ₹48836 (CAD 795.37) |
| Miscellaneous expenses | ₹332542 (CAD 5416) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Candidate must present a minimum 65 percent in English or equivalent.
- Candidate must present a minimum 2.00 GPA in a transferrable post-secondary English course.
- Students should achieve a minimum of 3.00 cumulative GPA.
- Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL to get admission in this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- The student has graduated from senior secondary school or equivalent.
- Minimum 4 major subjects in 12th Grade, including English, with an average of 70% and no course less than 65%.
Scores Required
Required Document List
Following are the required Documents:
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work and/or volunteer experience.
- Transcript: A PDF copy of all post-secondary transcripts within the application or in Carleton Central.
- Two Letter of Reference: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
- Statement of Intent: Explain the reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Writing Sample: Students applying for a job, internship, may be asked to provide a writing sample that allows an employer or graduate program to judge student ability to convey a written message.
- Study proposal: Document proposing a research project, generally in the sciences or academia, and generally constitutes a request for sponsorship of that research.
- Statement of Purpose: An essay stating the purpose of applying to a particular course at a particular university.
- Statement of research interests: Student has to fill their interesting research work area in the application form.
Career and Placement after Course
Career opportunities are:
- Technology sector
- Business start-ups
- Computer Science research
- Business Analysis
- Security
- IT
- Loss Prevention
- Employment
- Advancement Career Change
- Software Development
- Product Development.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per student₹ 61,400/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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You can apply for the M.Eng Chemical and Petroleum Engineering proghram of the University of Calgary if you have completed a four-year bachelor’s degree in chemical or petroleum engineering with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0. You must submit your official transcripts as well as a copy of your cetificate. International students must also submit a valid ELP test score unless eligible for exemption.