Kitchener,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Computer Application Security (Optional Co-op) in Waterloo Canada | Conestoga College
Conestoga College
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Waterloo Canada
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
15,383
(c. USD11,061.73)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
As computer transactions grow more complex and society relies more heavily on eCommerce, alongside the widespread use of computing devices, cybersecurity has emerged as a prominent and fast-expanding industry. Careers in this dynamic field span from highly technical roles to senior management positions. This graduate certificate program appeals particularly to software development graduates seeking to acquire application security and networking expertise for entry-level roles at various software firms. The curriculum covers securing networked, web, and mobile applications against malware and cyberattacks, while also developing management competencies for roles like corporate security analysts and managers. Students gain from specialized instruction by industry professionals, with classes potentially scheduled as late as 8 p.m.
Duration: 1 year
Start Date: May 2024
Location: Waterloo
Award: Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
- An Ontario College diploma, advanced diploma, degree or equivalent with an overall average grade of B or above (as assessed, by country, to Ontario standards) in any of these areas:< >computer sciencesoftware engineeringsoftware engineering technologycomputer programmer/analystIT innovation and design
OR
- A graduate certificate in computer applications development or mobile solutions development with an overall average grade of B or above (as assessed, by country, to Ontario standards). Other relevant disciplines that offer a significant degree of software development in their curriculum (such as health informatics) may also be considered.
English Language Requirements:
- IELTS overall band of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 88
- CAEL 70, no sub-test band score less than 60
- PTE Academic 58
- CELAP (Conestoga English Language Assessment and Placement) - 82 or higher
- Duolingo English Test minimum score of 115
- Cambridge Exams minimum score of 180, with no individual skill less than 170
Tuition
CAD
15,383