Master of Cybersecurity in Burnaby Canada | Simon Fraser University

Simon Fraser University | Burnaby Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 25,000
(c. USD18,352.85)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months

The cybersecurity master's program equips students with expert knowledge and hands-on skills in digital security. Participants learn to create and manage secure systems capable of resisting cyber threats. The curriculum covers core subjects like penetration testing, malware examination, and firewall setup, alongside advanced studies in cryptography, secure coding practices, and ethical hacking techniques. Through a combination of classroom instruction, lab work, and SFU's cooperative education placements, students address actual scientific, technical, and socio-economic challenges while developing project leadership abilities and professional connections. Designed for full-time study, this program is ideal for individuals with robust backgrounds in computer science or related quantitative disciplines like engineering and mathematics.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

A Bachelor's degree from SFU or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

A Cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0/4.33 (B), or a grade point average of at least 3.33/4.33 (B plus) based on the last 60 units of undergraduate courses. Any graduate work is also considered. Individual graduate programs may set a higher admission grade point average.

IELTS - The University minimum requirements for English proficiency is an overall band score of 7.0 of the academic (NOT general) test with a minimum of 6.5 in each section.
TOEFL - The University minimum requirement for the internet-based exam is a total score of 93, with a minimum score of 20 in each category. For the paper-based TOEFL test, the University normally requires a score of 580, with TWE 5. Pearson Academic (PTE) - Overall 65 minimum 60 in all of their sections.

Tuition CAD 25,000

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