About the course

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.

　　Graduates may find career opportunities in the following areas: security administrator/analyst, software security designer/developer, security auditor, security architect, security manager, software security, quality assurance specialist, and ethical hacker. On average, 71% of graduates from the last three years (2017 to 2019) found employment within six months of graduation. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: CA$15,383

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Waterloo
Spring (May), 2024	Waterloo
Fall (September), 2024	Waterloo
Winter (January), 2025	Waterloo
Spring (May), 2025	Waterloo
Fall (September), 2025	Waterloo
Winter (January), 2026	Waterloo
Spring (May), 2026	Waterloo

　　

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