Program Description
The Graduate Certificate (Gr. Cert.) in Cybersecurity offered by the School of Information Studies in the Faculty of Arts is a course-based completely online program that emphasizes hands-on and stimulating learning opportunities. Our comprehensive and innovative program offers a specialized and practical curriculum designed to equip students with advanced skills in cybersecurity.
Keywords: Online program, information security, cyber-attacks, defense, operating system, network system, information policies, privacy, malware, cybersecurity.
Unique Program Features
- Course is delivered fully online and asynchronously;
- Students enroll in two part-time courses per semester and will finish the program within 10 months;
- The program was created by top cybersecurity academics and industry practitioners together (in collaboration with 成人VR视频's Teaching and Learning Services);
- Students will use EC Council and Cyberscore training labs to develop relevant skills.
University-Level Admission Requirements
- An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA
- English-language proficiency
Each program has specific admission requirements including required application documents. Please visit the program website for more details.
Visit our Educational credentials and grade equivalencies and English language proficiency webpages for additional information.
Program Website
Department Contact
Graduate Program admissions.sis [at] mcgill.ca (email)
Available Intakes
Fall
Winter
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Application Deadlines
| Intake | Applications Open | Application Deadline - International | Application Deadline - Domestic (Canadian, Permanent Resident of Canada) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALL | September 15 | July 15 | July 15 |
| WINTER | February 15 | October 15 | October 15 |
| SUMMER | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Note: Application deadlines are subject to change without notice. Please check the application portal for the most up-to-date information.