Cybersecurity & Threat Management

About this programme

As digital innovation continues to rapidly advance, it is becoming increasingly difficult for organizations to keep up with the changing nature of cybersecurity threats. With a shortage of cybersecurity professionals across Canada, this program was designed and developed with leading financial services organizations to meet the need for individuals with the specialized skills to secure, protect and defend mobile and network infrastructures, preventing fraud, data breaches and other vulnerabilities. As a graduate of this Cybersecurity and Threat Management program, you will be equipped with cutting-edge best practices and skills in communication, information security, project management, problem-solving and more. The industry capstone project and optional work term will give you hands-on experience and position you for a career in one of the world’s fastest-growing fields. Students in this program will be required to attend courses at Newnham Campus as well as online. Study at your own pace: In this program you’ll have the flexibility to choose how many courses you want to take each term. Students who study full-time can complete this program in as little as eight months (two semesters). Duration will depend on the number of courses taken each term. See courses for more information. Maximum completion time: In accordance with ministry requirements, all students must complete the program within two years of being admitted. This program offers the option to complete a work term, providing valuable hands-on experience in your field of study. If you are interested in compl