Launch your career in the growing field of information security.

The explosion of Internet traffic has created enormous demand for information systems security professionals. Sheridan’s Bachelor of Applied Information Sciences (BAISc) provides outstanding preparation for a rewarding career in this rapidly growing field. Our one-of-a-kind Information Systems Security degree program has a stellar reputation among employers. With a Sheridan Information Systems Security Degree, you’ll be prepared to join this exciting profession — and to get ahead in it.

The program features intensive hands-on education, including a three- to six-month field placement in a real-world workplace. You’ll advance from fundamental computer science principles to more specialized courses covering all aspects of information systems security, including:

• Database security
• E-Commerce and Internet security
• Data protection
• Applied cryptology
• Malicious code
• Auditing
• Legal and ethical issues

 

Focused Workplace Preparation

Sheridan’s Information Systems Security degree program includes a work term of up to 28 weeks between Years 3 and 4. You’ll acquire workplace skills and professional contacts while gaining real-world information systems security experience.

The classroom environment simulates workplace conditions via mobile computing. You’ll work on a laptop and enjoy online access to lecture notes, assignments, and other subject material at all times, from any location. Students use mobile computing to collaborate on group projects, conduct Web-based research, and visit chat rooms. See Mobile Computing for details.

Transfer students may be eligible to enter Year 2 or Year 3 of this program. See the Bridging Year 2 and Bridging Year 3 pages for details. 

Bachelor of Applied Information Sciences courses are held at the Trafalgar Road Campus in Oakville, Ontario.

Sheridan has been granted a consent by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to offer this applied degree for a further five-year term starting October 15, 2008. Sheridan will ensure that all students admitted to the Bachelor of Applied Information Sciences (Information Systems Security) Program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame.