Information Technology Network Security

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Program description - May 2023

Information technology and network infrastructure are targets for malicious activity on a regular basis. News reports about data breaches, security violations, privacy failures and other infrastructure failures highlight a growing threat to business and personal information. This one-year, full-time, graduate certificate program is designed to address this growing threat to our network infrastructure. It will provide students with the security background in network technologies, computing hardware, operating and protocols, to harden and further secure such systems from attack. Students will learn to identify threats through audits and supporting technical methods, as well as evaluate and develop appropriate policies to support a strong organizational security posture. This program offers skills that allow graduates to evaluate risk and design infrastructure solutions that keep a business’s code, data and network systems safe. 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.

Program details

Code: 1475
Delivery: Full-time
Length: 1 year
Start: May 2023
Campus: Waterloo
Credential: Ontario College Graduate Certificate
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Tuition & fees

Tuition and fee details for the 2023-2024 year are listed below. Books and supplies may be additional.

1 Term

Canadian

International

Tuition
$2499.00
$7467.50
Ancillary Fees
$654.60
$1204.50
Total Fees
$3153.60
$8672.00

Canadian fee details

Description Spring 2023
Program Tuition Fee (ACR) $2499.00
Administration Fee $25.00
Capital Development Fee - Waterloo $48.00
CSI Health Plan Fee $99.00
CSI Advocacy Fee $8.00
CSI Association Fee $102.00
CSI Legal Protection $20.10
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee $25.00
ONE Card Fee $7.50
Student Services $86.00
Technology Enhancement Fee $125.00
CSI - Student Frosh Kit Fee (optional) $70.00
CSI Event Fee and Campus Life (optional) $30.00
CSI Student Clubs and Societies (optional) $4.00
Sustainability Fee (optional) $5.00
Term Total $3153.60

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International fee details

Description Spring 2023
Grad. Cert. Program Tuition $7467.50
Administration Fee $25.00
Capital Development Fee - Waterloo $48.00
CSI Health Plan Fee $99.00
CSI Advocacy Fee $8.00
CSI Association Fee $102.00
CSI International Health Fee $174.90
CSI Legal Protection $20.10
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee $25.00
ISR $375.00
ONE Card Fee $7.50
Student Services $86.00
Technology Enhancement Fee $125.00
CSI - Student Frosh Kit Fee (optional) $70.00
CSI Event Fee and Campus Life (optional) $30.00
CSI Student Clubs and Societies (optional) $4.00
Sustainability Fee (optional) $5.00
Term Total $8672.00

Returning student tuition & fees

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Program device requirements

Program device & software requirements

This program requires you to have a device that meets certain specifications. For most students, this cost is in addition to the tuition & fees listed above.

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Financial assistance

The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a needs-based program designed to help Ontario students cover the cost of post-secondary education. Funded by the federal and provincial governments, OSAP is intended to promote equality of opportunity for post-secondary studies through direct financial assistance for educational costs and living expenses. These interest-free loans are intended to supplement your financial resources and those of your family. The majority of students apply for loan assistance via the OSAP website. Students can also print the application booklet through the OSAP website. For more information, please visit OSAP & aid.

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