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Graduate Certificate [Information Technology Network Security] From Conestoga College

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Graduate Certificate (Information Technology Network Security)

STEM Course

1 year

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Engineering,

Information Technology,

Computer Science and Engineering,

Network Engineering

₹9.2 L/Yr

CA$14,935 /Yr

Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Network Security at Conestoga College allows students to complete this program in 1 Year.
Students are required to successfully complete two language electives (in one language) in order to graduate.
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.
The main concepts covered under the program are:
- Fundamentals of Information Security
- Windows Infrastructure and Security
- Linux Infrastructure and Security
- IT Security Planning, Audit and Compliance
- Network Security
This one-year, full-time, graduate certificate program is designed to address this growing threat to our network infrastructure.
It will provide students with a security background in network technologies, computing hardware, operating and protocols, to harden and further secure such systems from attack.
The student to teacher ratio is 20:1 which helps increase in interaction between professors and students.
On average, 82% of students from the last three years found employment within six months of graduation.
After completing this course, students have career opportunities as
- Network Administrator
- Information Technology Manager
- Computer Support Specialist
- Information Systems Manager
- System Administrator, etc with an average salary of 46,475 USD per year.

Important Dates

Apply on or before this date in order to receive equal consideration for admission to programs starting the following fall. After this date, colleges consider applicants on a first-come, first-served basis until programs are full.

Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	₹917009 (CAD 14935)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing	₹276300
Food	₹165780
Transportation	₹44208
Total Cost	₹646603
Other Fees	₹160315

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

A two- or three-year diploma or a degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
OR a minimum of three to five (3 to 5) years of related full-time formal work experience.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students need to maintain an overall average of 60% in each year.
The minimum GPA required is 3.0/4.0 or students must have B grade in their degree.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.

The above requirements are the minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission. The admissions committee will consider all evidence in the file and decide. To know more about the requirem….Read More

Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

88 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

58 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

115 / 160

Avg. Score in

Duolingo

Required Document List

Followings are the required document:

Official Transcripts: Students must be required to submit a copy of their original transcripts.
Letter of Recommendation: Students need to submit two letters of recommendation.
ELP Scores: Students need to submit proof of English proficiency from the school or testing authority.
Statement of purpose: Explain the reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
Financial Documentation: Students must have proof that they have enough money to support themselves during their stay in Canada
Resume: Resume outlining work/volunteer/internship experiences.

Career and Placement after Course

After completing this program students have job opportunities in:

Network Administrator
Information Technology Manager
Computer Support Specialist
Data Security Administrator
Computer Technician
Database Administrator
Information Systems Manager
System Administrator

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
BrokerFish International student scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 61,400/Yr$1,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details