Network Security

Certificate (Cert)

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Program overview

The Certificate in Network Security allows students to strengthen their existing IT security skills. Network security specialists are in high demand across every industry to help identify and mitigate threats to organizations.

Designed for working professionals looking to specialize or bolster their careers, the curriculum incorporates theory, communication skills, best practices, and practical experiences that help students gain marketable skills and knowledge. Students will learn tools, practices, skills required in securing network infrastructure, and learn the building blocks for network communication security through applied cryptography. The laboratory course in Ethical Hacking provides the opportunity to gain practical experience in identifying potential vulnerabilities in existing network environments.

Outcomes and next steps

Technology sector, system administrator, computer science research, instructor, educator, business analysis, security, IT, loss prevention, employment, advancement, career change, law enforcement, consulting.

A course-based certificate in Network Security is usually considered a final degree

Degree at a glance

Completion requirements
Full course completion

Courses
Four courses 

Class delivery
Classroom

Commitment
12 months to a maximum of two years

Supervisor
No supervisor is required

Fees and funding
Calculated per course; funding not available

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Completion requirements

Courses

Students will take courses in applied cryptography, network security, and ethical hacking; students will chose one course from topics including: governance and risk management, policies and standards, incidence management and forensics.

Admission requirements and information

Requirements for the Network Security Program

GPA

A minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree. If the baccalaureate is not in Computer Science, the candidate must have successfully completed an undergraduate course in each of the following areas: computer programming with understanding of execution environments, or algorithms and data structures, either operating systems or computer networks.

Minimum education

A four year baccalaureate degree, or equivalent from a recognized institution

Work samples

None

Alternate routes to admission

Individuals who do not meet formal academic requirements but who have significant life achievement may be considered for admission to this program. The candidate must provide the Information Security Program Director with evidence demonstrating the potential to successfully undertake this certificate program. Such candidates may also be required to participate in an in-person interview with the Program Director and be required to take additional courses to meet completion requirements.

Students who successfully complete one of the post-baccalaureate certificate programs, and who then apply to the other post-baccalaureate certificate program within 5 years of completing the first certificate, will not be required to submit reference letters or transcripts.

Documents

None

Reference letter

Two reference letters

Test scores

None

English language proficiency

An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in one of the following ways:

  • TOEFL score of 86 with no section less than 20 (Internet-based). Our institution code is 0813.
  • IELTS score of 6.5 with no section less than 6.0 (Academic version).
  • MELAB score of 80, or higher.
  • PTE score of 59, or higher (Academic version).
  • Tier 3 of the International Foundations Program with minimum grades of B,C,C (Writing & Grammar, Reading Comprehension, Listening Comprehension & Oral Fluency).

Deadlines

For admission on September 1

Canadian and permanent residentMay 1 Application deadline

InternationalFeb. 1 Application deadline

For admission on January 1

Canadian and permanent residentSept. 1 Application deadline

InternationalMay 1 Application deadline

If you’re not a Canadian or permanent resident or if you have international credentials make sure to read and learn about international specific requirements

Tuition fees and funding

All graduate students must pay general fees each year, as well as program fees.

Fees

Estimate for full-time students

Canadian and
permanent resident

International
student

General fees

12 months of study

$464 CAD

$464 CAD

Tuition fees

12 months of study

$12,000 CAD

$16,000 CAD

Total fees

For first year of studies

$12,464 CAD

$16,464 CAD

What are annual continuing fees?

Continuing fees do not apply to this program

Funding availability

Funding not available.

Fees listed here are estimates only, and have been rounded to the nearest dollar. These amounts should not be considered accurate. All amounts are in Canadian Dollars.
Fees are subject to change.
For more details and the most accurate information go to the Academic Calendar
For more general information, see our Fees and Funding Guide

Learn more about this program

Faculty of Science
Biological Sciences, Room 540
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, ABT2N 1N4
403.220.8600

Information Security Graduate Certificate Program - Graduate Studies
ICT Building Room 602,
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, ABT2N 1N4
403.220.7495