About Computer Application Security (optional Co-op) in Conestoga College
About the Program
Due to the increasing complexity of computer transactions and society's increasing dependence on eCommerce, as well as the proliferation of computing devices, the computer security field has become a high profile and rapidly growing, industry. Work in this field is constantly evolving and leads to a range of career options, from positions that require a high level of technological sophistication to higher-level management positions. This graduate certificate program will be attractive to graduates of software development programs, who will then learn the application security and networking skills needed to access entry level positions offered by a wide range of software development companies. Students will learn to secure software applications, including networked, web and mobile applications, against threats by malware and hackers. These skills will be augmented with management skills so that graduates will also be able to access careers as corporate security analysts and managers. Students benefit from specialized courses taught by highly qualified industry experts and as a result, should expect to have classes scheduled up until 8:00 p.m.
The optional co-op stream includes one co-op work term.
Academic qualification equivalents
Requirements for Certificate/Diploma and Degree Programs
- Higher Secondary Certificate / Intermediate Certificate / Pre-University Certificate Statement of Marks / Transcript of Study
Requirements for Graduate Certificate Program
- Diploma / Degree certificate Mark sheets / Transcript of Study
English language requirements (one of the below):
Degree Programs and Graduate Certificate Programs
- IELTS: Minimum 6.5 with no skill below 6.0
- PTE: Minimum score 60
Certificate Programs, Diploma and Advanced Diploma Programs
- IELTS: Minimum 6.0 with no skill below 5.5
- PTE: Minimum score 55
Conestoga College Highlights
| Institution Type |
Public |
| Number of Students |
16,500 |
| DLI Number |
019376158572 |
| Tuition Fee Range |
$6,900 - $33,630 |
| Application Cost |
CAD 100 |
| Average Cost of Attendance |
CAD 14,962 per year |
| Tests Accepted |
IELTS, TOEFL, MELAB, CAEL, CanTEST |
| Minimum Test Scores Required |
IELTS – 6.5 bands
TOEFL (IBT) – 88 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio |
127:1 |
| Scholarships for International students |
Available |
Conestoga College Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
Tuition Fee for different Conestoga College Programs
| Programs |
Domestic Candidates |
International Candidates |
| Degress (4-year program) |
8297- 10121 |
15726- 17156 |
| Advanced Diplomas (3-year program) |
4357- 6375 |
13998 - 21491 |
| Diplomas (2-year program) |
2151- 7541 |
13998- 21491 |
| Graduate Certificate (1-year and 2-year programs) |
3203- 20974 |
7481- 22584 |
| Certificate Programs (8 week to 1 Year) |
1626- 17246 |
5497- 17731 |
Tuition Fee for different Conestoga College Programs
| Programs |
Domestic Candidates |
International Candidates |
| Degress (4-year program) |
8297- 10121 |
15726- 17156 |
| Advanced Diplomas (3-year program) |
4357- 6375 |
13998 - 21491 |
| Diplomas (2-year program) |
2151- 7541 |
13998- 21491 |
| Graduate Certificate (1-year and 2-year programs) |
3203- 20974 |
7481- 22584 |
| Certificate Programs (8 week to 1 Year) |
1626- 17246 |
5497- 17731 |
