Master of Infrastructure Protection and International Security in Ottawa Canada | Carleton University

Carleton University | Ottawa Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 23,723
(c. USD17,027.09)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

The Infrastructure Protection and International Security program merges the distinct expertise of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering with the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs. This interdisciplinary initiative integrates fundamental concepts of critical infrastructure engineering and multi-hazard risk evaluation with an understanding of policy frameworks governing security operations. It aims to equip graduates with the skills to collaborate effectively in diverse teams, developing practical, economically viable, and socially conscious approaches to safeguarding and strengthening essential national infrastructure systems.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

The minimum requirement for admission into the M. I.P.I.S. is a B.A. Honours degree in a discipline related to International Affairs or a Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering. Students will normally be expected to have a B+ average (or higher) to be considered for admission.

Students without a background in engineering or science will be required to complete IPIS 5003 [0.0] Mathematics and Engineering Primer for non-Engineers, which will be in addition to the regular degree requirements and is to be completed in the first fall term in which the student is registered. IPIS 5003 is a prerequisite for the required course in Infrastructure Engineering Principles, and for other engineering electives.

IELTS - Overall 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in each band).
TOEFL iBT - 86 (20 in reading and listening, 22 in speaking and writing)
TOEFL PBT - overall score of 580.

Tuition CAD 23,723

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