Cybersecurity
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.
- 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
Domestic students: $21.5K
International students: $41.5K
As the Master of Cybersecurity is not funded by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities, students are not eligible for OSAP or most scholarships and awards. Please contact the program for more information.
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
Graduate Admissions
Admissions information and how to apply:
Graduate Studies Admissions Office
1 Dundas St. West, 11th floor
Toronto, ON
416-979-5150
gradhelp@torontomu.ca
For program-specific information, please see the program contact information below:
Program Contacts
Dr. Ali Miri
Graduate Program Director
416-979-5000, ext. 553131
cybersecuritymc@torontomu.ca
Azusa Ida
Graduate Program Administrator
416-979-5000, ext. 544973
cybersecuritymc@torontomu.ca
"The TMU Master of Cybersecurity is a comprehensive, interdisciplinary program that delivers a much-needed balance between technical expertise and business acumen. This combination is critical for providing effective cybersecurity leadership across diverse organizational settings.
"With its emphasis on contemporary knowledge, forward-leaning concepts and applied practice, the program is ideal for those preparing for cyber leadership roles, seeking pathways beyond traditional cybersecurity operations, or pursuing advanced, progressive studies in applied cybersecurity."
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.