Master of Cybersecurity and Threat Intelligence

As Canada's only ONE-year Master Cybersecurity Program that focuses on Threat Intelligence (MCTI), the University of Guelph will help create the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. Located adjacent to Canada's Technology Triangle (CTT) and only a one hour drive from Toronto, our in-person program strongly connects to local industry and career opportunities. Graduates of the master's program will become leaders in security analysis and design, threat intelligence, penetration testing and malware analytics, cryptography engineering and digital forensics.

Cybersecurity is one of the fastest growing fields around the world. Threats to public safety are evolving at a rapid rate with the expansion of technology, networks and devices in existence and coming to market. There is a significant gap between skilled cybersecurity professionals and the need for this expertise – a gap which U of G is ready to address.

Applicants require a four-year honours degree in computer science or computer engineering, or another discipline with a minor in computer science or computer engineering.

A minimum average of 75% during the last four semesters of full-time study is required.

Relevant experience or background knowledge of Data Communication and Networking and Computer Programming

Applicants with proven skills and working experience in cybersecurity may be considered.

Canadian Academic English Language Test (CAEL) - 70

International English Language Testing System (Academic) (IELTS) - 6.5

Duolingo English Test (DET) - 120

Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE-A) Note: A minimum score of 60 must be achieved in each individual component - 60

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT)) Note: A minimum score of 21 must be achieved in each of the four categories (listening, speaking, reading, writing) – 89