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Carleton

Cybersecurity

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording85–90%85 to 90%80–83%Low 80s80–85%80-85%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UENG4UMHF4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • 4 additional 4U/M courses
  • Computing courses are recommended, as are any other courses necessary to prepare for study in an "Area of Application".
  • Alternative Offers
  • +1 more on the program page
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • Another 4U Math (MCV4U recommended)
  • 3 additional 4U/M courses
  • +7 more on the program page
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Calculus (MCV4U)
  • 4 best 4U/M courses
  • Alternative Offers
  • Find more information about alternative offers
  • +1 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published2560
What you studyComputer ScienceInformation SystemsSoftware EngineeringArtificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceSoftware EngineeringArtificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceSoftware Engineering
What it isThis program teaches you how to design, build, and test software and computer systems. You learn programming, algorithms, data structures, and how computers work at a fundamental level. The co-op option requires you to complete paid work terms at companies alongside your studies, giving you real workplace experience before you graduate — something most computer science programs don't mandate.Computer Science is a four-year degree covering the design, development, and theory behind software and computer systems, with options to specialize in artificial intelligence or software engineering. The co-op stream lets you alternate between study terms and paid work terms at tech companies, giving you real-world experience alongside your coursework. This program suits students who enjoy problem-solving and coding, and who want to build professional experience before graduating.Cybersecurity is the study of protecting computer systems, networks, and data from attacks and breaches. You learn defensive programming, threat analysis, and security design alongside core computer science and artificial intelligence concepts. The built-in co-op placements let you apply these skills in real security roles while you study, which suits people who want hands-on experience alongside theory.
The door tomajors you reach through itcomputer scienceApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceUniversity of Guelph on OUInfoYork University on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfo

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