Information Security
Gain practical cybersecurity and privacy expertise through real-world learning experiences and industry-relevant applications.
Master Your Next Move
As organizations become increasingly reliant on digital technologies, the demand for cybersecurity and privacy professionals continues to grow. Employers are seeking individuals with practical experience who can identify risks, protect critical information, and help organizations navigate an evolving threat landscape.
UCalgary's Professional Graduate Program in Information Security & Privacy combines real-world scenarios, industry-relevant tools, and the latest research and best practices to prepare you for success in this high-demand field. Through a flexible, industry-focused curriculum, you'll develop practical skills that can adapt to rapidly changing technology and emerging challenges.
We are the first program in Canada to be designated an International Academic Partner (IAP) by ISC2, the world's leading cybersecurity credentialing organization. Through this unique partnership, students can work toward the CISSP credential alongside their academic studies.
Apply now to gain practical expertise and advance your career in one of Canada's fastest-growing technology sectors.
Program Information
The Master of Information Security and Privacy (MISP) is awarded to students who have completed 30 units of coursework as follows:
- The courses associated with the Graduate Certificate in Network Security (12 units of coursework); and
- The courses associated with the Graduate Certificate in Data Privacy (12 units of coursework); and
- Either a competitive professional internship in industry or a research/capstone project (6 units)
Direct Entry
Laddered Pathway
Be The First Scholarship
The Be the First Scholarship is designed to accelerate opportunities in high-demand digital fields by providing up to $12,000 toward tuition for students enrolled in UCalgary’s course-based Professional Graduate Programs.
Available to eligible Canadian citizens and permanent residents enrolled in a laddered Professional Graduate Program.
The Be the First Scholarship supports students pursuing careers in high-demand digital fields by providing up to $12,000 in tuition funding for eligible students enrolled in UCalgary's Professional Graduate Programs.
Students are automatically considered for the Be the First Scholarship if they meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Citizenship Status
- Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Program Status
- Admitted to an eligible laddered Professional Graduate Program
- Enrolled full-time (four courses per term)
How the Scholarship Is Applied
- Student Account
- Students must enter their Social Insurance Number (SIN) in their student account.
- Please use this guide to complete the SIN requirement.
- Tuition Credits
- Eligible students will receive $6,000 in tuition credit in the Fall term and $6,000 in the Winter term, applied directly to their student account, provided they continue to meet the eligibility requirements.
You can view the original press release announcing this scholarship here.
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