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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

Courses

Delivery: At Seneca, courses are delivered in the following formats: online, in-person, hybrid (an online, in-person combination) or flexible (offered in-person and online at the same time).

The chart below outlines the delivery options available for each course in this program. For some academic terms, there may be more than one delivery option available. You’ll be able to select your preferred options when building your course schedule during open enrolment.

Preferences  for course delivery will be considered on a first come, first served basis.

International students: the impact of studying from outside of Canada and Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility differs significantly based on when you start your program. Please review the PGWP eligibility before choosing your program and course delivery.

 

Semester 1

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
ENG106 Writing Strategies  Online
 In-person 		 Not offered  Hybrid
 Online
 In-person
OPS105 OS-Unix  In-person  Not offered  In-person
OPS110 OS-Windows  In-person  Not offered  In-person
SPR100 Introduction to Security  In-person  Not offered  In-person
SRT111 Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming  In-person  Not offered  In-person

Semester 2

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
DCN230 Protocol and Standards  Hybrid  Hybrid  Not offered
DCN250 Computer Fundamentals  In-person  In-person  Not offered
LSP200 Critical Thinking  Hybrid  Online  Not offered
SPR200 Basic Cryptography  In-person  In-person  Not offered
SRT210 Infrastructure Administration  In-person  In-person  Not offered

Semester 3

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
DCN330 Building Networks  Not offered  Not offered  Hybrid
LSP400 Presentation Skills  Online
 In-person 		 Not offered  Online
 In-person
OPS300 Enterprise Infrastructure and Security  Not offered  Not offered  In-person
RIS330 Data Services and Management  Not offered  Not offered  In-person
SPR320 Endpoint Security  Not offered  Not offered  Hybrid

Semester 4

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
BTC440 Business and Technical Writing  Online
 In-person 		 Not offered  Not offered
RIS430 Vulnerability and Threat Analysis  In-person  Not offered  Not offered
RIS440 Network Security  Hybrid  Not offered  Not offered
SPR400 Intro to DFIR  In-person  Not offered  Not offered
SRT411 Digital Data Analytics  Hybrid  Not offered  Not offered

Semester 5

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
SPR500 Security Principles: Defenses  Not offered  Not offered  In-person
SRT521 Advanced Data Analysis  Not offered  Not offered  Online
SRT551 Privacy and Confidentiality  Not offered  Not offered  Online
WAS500 Web Application Scripting  Not offered  Not offered  Hybrid
plus: Liberal Studies Course (1)

Semester 6

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
REA605 Research Methodologies  Hybrid  Not offered  Not offered
RIS602 Security Assessment  In-person  Not offered  Not offered
SPR600 Detection  In-person  Not offered  Not offered
WAS600 Web Security  Online  Not offered  Not offered
WTP200 Work Term Preparation  Online  Not offered  Not offered
plus: Liberal Studies Course (1)

Work-Integrated Learning Term 1

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
IFS771 Informatics and Security, Co-op  Not offered  Hybrid
 Online
 In-person 		 Not offered

Semester 7

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
SPR708 Attack and Defense  Not offered  Not offered  In-person
SRT751 Ethics and Law  Not offered  Not offered  Online
WAS700 Application Security Methodology  Not offered  Not offered  Hybrid
plus: Liberal Studies Course (1)
plus: Professional Options (1)

Work-Integrated Learning Term 2

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
IFS772 Informatics and Security, Co-op II  Hybrid
 Online
 In-person 		 Not offered  Not offered

Semester 8

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
SPR800 Security Audits  Not offered  Hybrid  Not offered
SPR888 Applied Security Project TBD TBD TBD
SRT811 Risk Management  Not offered  Hybrid  Not offered
plus: Liberal Studies Course (1)
plus: Professional Options (1)

Professional Options

Semester 7

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
DPI904 Authentication, Authorization and Access Control TBD TBD TBD
DPI905 CISCO Network Security TBD TBD TBD
DPI906 Malware Analysis and Response TBD TBD TBD
DPI907 IT Physical and Environmental Security TBD TBD TBD
DPI911 Incident Response TBD TBD TBD
DPI912 Python for Programmers: Sockets and Security TBD TBD TBD
DPI913 Cloud Infrastructure and Security TBD TBD TBD
DPI914 Social Engineering TBD TBD TBD
DPS950 Introduction to Microsoft Cloud Technologies TBD TBD TBD

Semester 8

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
DPI904 Authentication, Authorization and Access Control TBD TBD TBD
DPI905 CISCO Network Security TBD TBD TBD
DPI906 Malware Analysis and Response TBD TBD TBD
DPI907 IT Physical and Environmental Security TBD TBD TBD
DPI911 Incident Response TBD TBD TBD
DPI912 Python for Programmers: Sockets and Security TBD TBD TBD
DPI913 Cloud Infrastructure and Security TBD TBD TBD
DPI914 Social Engineering TBD TBD TBD
DPS950 Introduction to Microsoft Cloud Technologies TBD TBD TBD

Program Learning Outcomes

Learn more about program learning outcomes for this program.

Program of Study

2024/25 Academic Year (Current)

Seneca has been granted a consent by the Minister of Colleges and Universities to offer this degree for a seven-year term starting Dec. 18, 2019. In conformity with the Minister's criteria and requirements, Seneca will submit an application for the renewal of the consent for this program 12 months prior to the expiration of the consent. Seneca shall ensure that all students admitted to the above-named program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame.