Pathway + Bachelor

Honours Bachelor of Technology - Informatics and Security

Canada

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What will I learn?

In this four-year honours bachelor degree, you will learn the critical knowledge and practical skills required for a successful career in information security. You will develop comprehensive knowledge of vulnerability and threat assessment, risk management, data analysis and network and operating system infrastructure. This program focuses on practical applications that solve a variety of technological threats including hackers, malware and data breaches.

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

Internal and external security needs
Analysis and implementation of distributed computer systems
Understanding data communication principles and operation systems
Understanding security of infrastructure components
Design and implement secure information acquisition, transmission and storage practices
Analysis of project and system requirements
Deployment of security on a variety of platforms
Project planning and management
Research methodology
Technology planning and acquisition

Your Career

Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:

Cyber security analyst
Security operations centre analyst
Compliance and controls analyst
Network and systems administrator
Infrastructure and cyber defence operations
Information security co-ordinator
Network security administrator
Information security analyst
Cybersecurity intelligence and analytics analyst
Information technology security analyst
Information security consultant

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering Technology

Study options

Online/Distance with attendance (4 years)

Tuition fees
CAD$20,461.00 (12,56,509) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

3 September 2024, 6 January 2025

Venue

Seneca Polytechnic

Newnham Campus,

1750 Finch Avenue East,

TORONTO,

Ontario (ON),

M2J 2X5, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, including six Grade 12 U or M courses with a minimum overall average of 65%, or a mature applicant.
Required courses with minimum final grade of 65% in each:

English: Grade 12 ENG4U
Mathematic: any Grade 12 U

Mature applicants should disclose all previous postsecondary transcripts which may be used for admission decisions.

English Requirements

CAEL CE and CAEL online: Minimum 70 (Writing no less than 60)

Cambridge English Exams (B2 First/FCE, C1 Advanced/CAE or C2 Proficiency/CPE): Minimum 176 with no skill below 169

Duolingo: Minimum score 115 to 120

IELTS Academic: Minimum 6.5 with no skill below 6.0

PTE Academic: Minimum score 60

TOEFL iBT (including MyBest TOEFL and Home Edition): Minimum 84 with no skill below 21

TOEFL Revised Paper Delivered: No skill below 21

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

Pathways options

Offered by other partners

This university accepts pathways courses from
  • Durham College
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About Seneca Polytechnic

Students at Seneca will enjoy a fantastic balance between outstanding academic opportunities and recreational activities.

  • Modern polytechnic with campuses across cosmopolitan Toronto
  • Wide range of study options and qualification levels
  • Engaging and caring support services for every need
  • Respected, passionate, and experienced faculty