Bachelor of Technology - Informatics and Security

Program Description

The IFS degree program provides you with the critical knowledge and practical skills required for a successful career in information security and network technology. You’ll gain comprehensive knowledge of informatics, security, and law with practical applications that directly address critical business and communication requirements deemed essential by employers.

Program Learning Outcomes:

As a graduate, you will be prepared to reliably demonstrate the ability to:

• Analyze, propose, design, develop, and maintain secure and distributed information and network infrastructures using current methodologies.
• Install, configure, and administer operating systems in the development and deployment of interoperable secure networks at a professional level.
• Design, develop, and implement practices for the acquisition, transmission, storage, and retrieval of information using current industry standards and taking into account privacy, security and ethical issues.
• Apply data communications, networking, and security practices and principles to the development of multi-site, multi-user systems, following relevant industry standards.
• Incorporate knowledge of organizational structures, management functions, and public and private sector objectives in the design of secure distributed networks.
• Initiate and conduct security and privacy audits to ensure compliance with legal and ethical requirements and accepted business practices.
• Analyze vulnerabilities and assess, measure, and mitigate risks to business planning and continuity.
• Apply project management techniques and strategies throughout the project life cycle to achieve established scope, quality, time, and cost objectives of the stakeholder.
• Use effective written, oral, and visual communication skills to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences, at levels appropriate to the situation and environment.
• Interact effectively and work cooperatively with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.
• Develop problem-solving strategies and research practices to continue the lifelong learning process of acquiring new skills and knowledge for personal and professional development.
• Evaluate and judge situations in practices, using facts, professional ethics, and applicable laws within the Canadian, United States and international milieu.
• Develop and incorporate critical thinking skills in the application of viable and successful business networking solutions.
• Develop the professional, personal, and interpersonal skills to live and work productively in a diverse and global community.
• Evaluate the impact of industry trends and emerging technologies on existing business and networking infrastructures.

Admission Requirements

Program Eligibility:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma with a majority of senior credits at the University Preparation (U) or University/College Preparation (M) level or Mature Student Status (age 19 or older)
• Six Grade 12 (U) or (M) courses with a minimum average of 65% including:
  • Grade 12 English: ENG4(U)
  • Grade 12 (U) Mathematics: any U level Mathematics
• Mature students (age 19 years or older) must submit proof of credits in the above subjects or their equivalent.

Recommended:

• The other (U) or (M) credits include one course in Business and one course in Computer Studies.

Applicant Selection:

• In addition to grades in the required subjects, applicants may be required to attend an orientation and complete given assignments and/or tests.

Required for Success in the Program:

• An industry–standard home PC (two years old or newer) is essential and an Internet Service Provider (ISP) is recommended.

In accordance with PEQAB requirements, this program has a minimal overall acceptable achievement for progression.

Scholarship opportunities are available for candidates with distinguished academic records in their high school careers. A variety of scholarships and bursaries are available to students based on merit and financial needs.

The Importance of Learning Skills:

Student success in college requires well developed learning skills (such as being able to work independently, participate in a team, be well–organized, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic achievement. While it is expected that applicants would have developed these skills through previous education and life experiences, Seneca offers support to assist students with further development of these important skills. Seminars, workshops and tutoring are available at Seneca's Learning Centres.

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Your Career

There is an urgent need for IT graduates who can effectively manage diverse networks and are highly skilled in all aspects of cyber security, privacy and the protection of data. The Informatics and Security degree program prepares you for a fulfilling career in this field.

Co-operative Education

In your final two years of the degree program, you’ll enrol in courses specific to professional practices, and participate in at least one paid co–op work–term. The experience gained during the work–term will be highly valuable to both you and your employer. Seneca’s co–operating employers are committed to providing meaningful work assignments. Students in the co–op option will take CPP600 (Co–op Professional Practice) in the semester preceding their first co–op work–term, and CPP700 (Co–op Integration and Career Planning) in the semester following their first co–op work–term. Co–op information sessions are held at the Seneca@York Campus throughout the year.

Curriculum

Professional Options

In your final three semesters, you'll specialize in your areas of interest by selecting professional option subjects. These subject designations are updated each semester to reflect the computer industry's changing needs.

Note: The same range of options may not be offered every semester.

Seneca has been granted a consent by the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities to offer this degree for a 7-year term starting August 26, 2005. In conformity with the Minister’s criteria and requirements, Seneca will submit an application for the renewal of the consent for this program 12 months prior to the expiration of the consent. Seneca shall ensure that all students admitted to the above-named program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame.

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