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Master of Information Security and Privacy (MISP), Direct-entry at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

Master of Information Security and Privacy (MISP), Direct-entry is a graduate programme of the University of Calgary, offered through the Faculty of Science (Computer Science). The Master of Information Security and Privacy is a full-time, continuous program with no scheduled break. The Information Security and Privacy Program also offers a program that can be completed full- or part-time.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: Computer Science  |  Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

In addition to Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements, the Faculty of Science requires students to complete 30 units.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In addition to Faculty of Graduate Studies admission requirements , all applicants must meet the following requirements: Successful completion of an undergraduate course in each of the following areas: Computer programming with understanding of execution environments (e.g., Computer Science 233 or equivalent) Algorithms and data structures (e.g., Computer Science 331 or equivalent) Either Operating systems (e.g., Computer Science 457 or equivalent); or Computer networks (e.g., Computer Science 441 or equivalent). This program has a requirement to demonstrate English Language Proficiency; see Faculty of Science English Language Proficiency (ELP) Requirements for Graduate Programs for details.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate academic term start dates are Fall (September 1), Winter (January 1), Spring (May 1) and Summer (July 1); intake terms vary by programme.

The graduate application fee is $125 for Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents and $145 for international students, per application; applications are made online and deadlines are set by each programme.

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