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Sheridan's Honours Bachelor of Information Sciences (Cyber Security) program offers exceptional training for a successful career in this fast-expanding industry. Our unique degree program is highly regarded by employers. Earning a Cyber Security degree from Sheridan equips you to enter this dynamic field – and excel within it.
The learning environment mirrors real workplace settings through mobile technology. You'll utilize laptops with constant online access to course materials, assignments, and resources from anywhere. Students leverage mobile computing for team projects, online research, and virtual discussions.
Career Prospects
The need for information security professionals has increased over 100% since 2000.
Graduates have secured positions such as: Cyber Security Consultant, Digital Forensics Specialist
Identity Management Specialist, IT Risk Analyst, Information Security Analyst, Security Consultant
Vulnerability Researcher, Network Security Specialist
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:
English, Grade 12 (ENG4U) plus
Any Grade 12 science (U or M) or Grade 12 Computer Science (U) or Grade 12 Computer Engineering Technology (U or M)
Any Grade 12 mathematics (U)
Three other Grade 12 credits (U or M)
Minimum 65% overall average or
Two semesters of postsecondary education including required courses with a minimum 65% overall average
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS - overall score 6.5 with no individual band below 6.0
TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and TOEFL iBT Home Edition (DI Code: 9117) - overall score 88 with no individual section below 21
iTEP Academic - overall score 3.9
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) online or in person - overall score 60 with no individual section below 57
Duolingo English Language Test - overall score of 115 with no individual subscore lower than 95
Cambridge English Test Exams (B2 First/C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency score) - overall Cambridge English Scale score 176 with no individual score below 169
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language) online or in person - overall score 70 with no individual section below 60
Sheridan EPA test - Listening Band - 4.5 Reading Combined Band - 4.5 Writing - CLB 8
Sheridan's ESL program EAP level - A minimum score of 75% in listening and speaking and 75% in reading and writing. General Education courses and Navigating Digital Environments (INFO) minimum required grade of 50%.