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Program Overview

Format: Course-based master’s, one-year, full-time

Degree Earned: Master of Cybersecurity (MC)

The Master of Cybersecurity is an exciting new one-year interdisciplinary course-based program that will enable cybersecurity professionals to gain a breadth of knowledge across both the technical and business of the industry.

Addressing the societal need for skilled cybersecurity workers, this program will prepare professionals for mid- to upper-level positions by becoming well-versed in both technological and managerial aspects of cybersecurity and able to address cyber risk through a holistic approach.

Note: This program is pending approval from the TMU Board of Governors

  • Completion of a four-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field (e.g., business technology management, computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering)
  • Minimum grade point average (GPA) or equivalent of 3.0/4.33 (B) in the last two years of study
  • Statement of interest
  • Resumé/CV
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • English language proficiency requirement

Students are encouraged to submit applications prior to the first consideration date to increase their chances of securing financial support for their graduate studies. Applications received after the first consideration date will be accepted and reviewed based on spaces remaining in the program.

See application dates.

Expected tuition fees, pending Board of Governors approval in late January, 2025:

Domestic students: $21.5K

International students: $41.5K

Given Cybersecurity is a full-cost recovery program, students will not be eligible for OSAP.

For information on scholarships, awards and financing your graduate studies visit Financing Your Studies.

Cybersecurity Management 

  • Fundamentals of Information Assurance
  • Cybersecurity Risk Management
  • Cybersecurity Framework, Governance and Compliance                     
  • Security Operations, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery       
  • Privacy, Law and Ethics

Cybersecurity Technology 

  • Fundamentals of Security Technologies
  • Security Architecture
  • Cybersecurity Simulations in the Cyber Range
  • Software Development Security               
  • Network Security   
  • Applied Cryptography

See program course descriptions.

Graduate Admissions
Admissions information and how to apply

Graduate Studies Admissions Office
1 Dundas St. West, 11th floor
Toronto, ON
Telephone: 416-979-5150
Email: gradhelp@torontomu.ca

For program-specific information, please see the program contact information below.

Program Contact
Dr. Ali Miri
Graduate Program Director
Telephone: 416-979-5000, ext. 553131
Email: cybersecuritymc@torontomu.ca

Graduate Academic Calendar

Find curriculum, course descriptions and important dates for Cybersecurity

How to Apply

Once you’ve made an informed choice about which program(s) you are going to apply to, preparing your application requires careful research and planning.

Research

As an urban innovation university, Toronto Metropolitan University offers 60+ cutting-edge, career-oriented graduate programs, as well as 125+ research centres, institutes and labs, in a wide range of disciplines. Our close connections with industry, government and community partners provide opportunities to apply your knowledge to real-world challenges and make a difference.