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Master of Infrastructure Protection and International Security at Carleton University

Carleton University, Canada

Programme overview

The M.IPIS is a 5.0-credit program in critical infrastructure protection and international security, with a collaborative specialization in Cybersecurity and an accelerated pathway for Carleton undergraduates.

Faculty: Faculty of Public and Global Affairs  |  Department: Norman Paterson School of International Affairs  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

1.5 credits in core courses (Critical Infrastructure Protection: Issues and Strategies, Risk Assessment, Management of Critical Infrastructure), 1.5 credits from security electives (e.g. Terrorism and International Security, Intelligence Statecraft, National Security Policy and Law), 1.0 credit from technical electives (e.g. Transportation and Aviation Security, Fire Safety, Natural Hazards, Blast Load Effects, Introduction to Cybersecurity) and 1.0 elective credit.

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Application information

Entry requirements

BA Honours in a discipline related to international affairs, or a Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering, normally with a B+ average or higher. English proficiency required for applicants whose first language is not English (exempt if the most recent degree is from a Canadian institution). Accelerated pathway: Carleton undergraduates in a related discipline with a minimum overall CGPA of A-.

Graduate programmes normally admit to the fall (September) term; some programmes also consider applicants for the winter (January) or summer (May) terms.

Apply online through Carleton360. Applications for most programmes for the upcoming Fall, Winter and Summer terms open on 1 June. Most programmes have two deadlines per term: the first for guaranteed consideration of admission and funding, the second if space and funds remain; deadlines vary by programme and may be as early as 9 months before start. Application fee: C$125 (C$175 for the MBA), non-refundable, paid by credit card and not waived.

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.carleton.ca/

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