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Honours Bachelor of Information Technology – Cybersecurity (IFS)

Formerly known as Honours Bachelor of Technology – Informatics and Security

Starts in January, September

Campus
Duration
8 Semesters (4 Years)
Credential Awarded
Honours Bachelor Degree
School
School of Information Technology Administration & Security

Program and course delivery

This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements.

About the Program

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.

Computer Requirements

  • 16 GB RAM minimum
  • 256 GB SSD Hard Drive (500+ GB would be better)
  • Quad-core i7 2.4GHz or better
  • Video card (2GB RAM minimum/4GB RAM recommended)
  • Webcam

Advanced Entry

Graduates of a diploma program may be eligible to complete this degree faster through one of our pathway options.

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

Work Experience

Mandatory Degree Co-op

A work experience that includes at least one term in a formal work environment. In most cases the work term(s) is a paid position that is completed between two academic semesters and requires a minimum of 420 hours of work. Students must be in good standing and meet all identified requirements prior to participating in the work experience. The successful completion of two co-op work terms is required for graduation. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee that a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the mandatory co-op stream regardless of success in securing a work position.

Program Availability

Learn more: Seneca’s program delivery options and how courses in this program will be delivered each term.

Start in Location Availability
Jan. 2025 Newnham  Open
Sept. 2025 Newnham  Open
Jan. 2026 Newnham  Open
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Jan. 2025 Newnham  Open
Sept. 2025 Newnham  Open
Jan. 2026 Newnham  Open

International students: review Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility before choosing program and course delivery.

Please note that availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.

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

Renewable Scholarship

Receive up to $1,000 per year when you study in any degree program.

Qualify for a renewable scholarship based on your grades.

What Our Graduates Say

Todd Brecher

Todd Brecher

Graduate, Honours Bachelor of Information Technology – Cybersecurity

"IFS laid a resilient and well-rounded technical foundation for me to pursue many different work opportunities during my co-op with a large consultancy. By covering a wide range of security-specific topic areas, and ensuring that our evaluations were practical, project-oriented and inclusive of soft-skills assessments, I was better prepared to work across teams within the security consulting group and position myself as an irreplaceable member of the organization."

Kevin Yuan

Graduate, Honours Bachelor of Information Technology – Cybersecurity

"After I started my co-op, I noticed that many cybersecurity professionals working in the industry need a solid foundation in their respective fields. I have seen a noticeable difference with IFS graduates in the workplace, as they are often more well-rounded and prepared for challenging tasks that require strong problem-solving skills. Seneca graduates are better prepared than other cybersecurity program graduates in Canada for real-world cyber operations, which is evident from the number of IFS graduates, including myself, who were promoted to senior roles within two years of starting co-op positions."

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