Program description - May 2023

Due to the increasing complexity of computer transactions and society’s increasing dependence on eCommerce, as well as the proliferation of computing devices, the computer security field has become a high profile and rapidly growing, industry. Work in this field is constantly evolving and leads to a range of career options, from positions that require a high level of technological sophistication to higher-level management positions. This graduate certificate program will be attractive to graduates of software development programs, who will then learn the application security and networking skills needed to access entry level positions offered by a wide range of software development companies. Students will learn to secure software applications, including networked, web and mobile applications, against threats by malware and hackers. These skills will be augmented with management skills so that graduates will also be able to access careers as corporate security analysts and managers. Students benefit from specialized courses taught by highly qualified industry experts and as a result, should expect to have classes scheduled up until 8:00 p.m.The optional co-op stream includes one co-op work term. For more information, please contact the Program Coordinator at itprograms@conestogac.on.ca.

Program details

Code: 1476

Delivery: Full-time

Length: 1 year

Start: May 2023

Campus: Waterloo

Credential: Ontario College Graduate Certificate

Tuition & fees

Tuition and fee details for the 2022-2023 year are listed below. Books and supplies are additional. Tuition and fee details for terms starting September 2023 and later will be available Spring 2023.

NON CO-OP

CO-OP

1 Term

Canadian

International

Tuition

$2451.50

$7467.50

Ancillary Fees

$654.60

$1204.50

Total Fees

$3106.10

$8672.00