Bachelor of Applied Information Sciences - Information Systems Security

Launch your career in the growing field of information security.

School:
Applied Computing and Engineering Sciences
Program Code:
PBAIS
Duration:
4 Years
Designation:
Bachelor’s Degree
Campus:
Trafalgar Road Campus
Start Date:
September
Start in
September
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.

Bachelor of Applied Information Sciences (BAISc) Information Systems Security Degree 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 (BAISc) Information Systems Security Degree 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.

Demand for professionals who hold an information systems security degree has more than doubled since 2000. Sample job titles for graduates include:
  • IS/Database/Network Security Architect
  • IS/Database/Network Security Administrator
  • System Security Analyst
  • System Security Consultant
  • Cybersecurity Developer
  • E-Commerce Application Developer
  • Computer Forensics Expert
  • Security Vulnerability Tester/Analyst
  • PKI Expert
  • Identity Management Expert
  • Law Enforcement ISS Expert
  • ISS Consultant

In addition, Sheridan graduates can enter online Masters programs at the University of Denver, Davenport University (USA), the University of Western Sydney (Australia), and Griffith University (Australia).

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY


Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:

  • English, Grade 12 (ENG4U)

plus

  • Any Grade 12 science (U or M) or Grade 12 Computer and Information Science (ICS4M) or Grade 12 Computer Engineering (ICE4M)
  • Any Grade 12 mathematics (U)
  • 3 other Grade 12 credits (U or M)
  • Minimum 65% overall average


 

Applicant Selection


Eligible applicants will be selected on the basis of their previous academic achievement (the average of their six highest senior-level credits, including required courses).

Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program will be assessed and advised individually and may be considered for other, related programs.

For More Information:
Trafalgar Road (Oakville): 905-845-9430, ext. 2339
CODE TITLE CREDITS
 
Term 1
INFO 10111 Systems Loss Prevention Methodologies 3
TBD Object Oriented Programming 1 4
TBD Mathematics 1 4
CDTC 16048 Introduction to Communication Networks 3
SYST 18713 Introduction to Unix Operating Systems 4
COMM 17889 Composition and Rhetoric 3
 
Total: 21
 
Term 2
INFO 16529 Security Threats and Risk Assessment 3
TBD Object Oriented Programming 2 4
TBD Mathematics 2 4
DBAS 14444 Structured Database Modelling 4
ELECTIVE Breadth Elective 3
ELECTIVE Breadth Elective 3
 
Total: 21
 
Term 3
TBD C\C++ Programming 4
MATH 26367 Statistical Methods 3
SYST TBD CPU Architecture and Assembly Language 4
DBAS 17370 Database Implementation and Management 4
ELECTIVE Breadth Elective 3
 
Total: 18
 
Term 4
INFO 37721 Information Systems Forensics and Investigation 3
TBD .NET Technology and C# Programming 4
PROG 47721 Algorithms and Data Structures 4
TELE 29599 Internetworking 4
ELECTIVE Breadth Elective 3
 
Total: 18
 
Term 5
SYST TBD Operating Systems Design and Systems Programming 4
TBD Multitier Programming 2 4
INFO 46206 Information Systems Intrusion Detection and Prevention 3
DBAS 35738 Database Security 4
ELECTIVE Breadth Elective 3
 
Total: 18
 
Term 6
INFO 33921 Introduction to Cryptology 4
PROG 38263 Secure Software Development 4
INFO 30004 Information Systems Security Auditing 4
TELE 30004 Network and Distributed Systems Security 3
ELECTIVE Breadth Elective 3
 
Total: 18
 
28 Weeks Paid Work Placement
 
 
Term 7
INFO 43921 Malicious Code: Design and Defense 4
INFO 46693 Secure E-Commerce Technology and Development 4
TBD Advanced Cryptology 4
INFO 36206 Graduation Project (Phase 1) 3
ELECTIVE Breadth Elective 3
ELECTIVE Breadth Elective 3
 
Total: 21
 
Term 8
INFO 47721 Computer Security 4
INFO 40025 Information Age Ethics 3
INFO 49402 Graduation Project (Phase 2) 6
INFO 40587 Ethical Hacking 3
ELECTIVE Breadth Elective 3
INFO 37198 ISS Seminar 1
 
Total: 20

Note: Courses subject to change.

Employers Love Sheridan Grads

College-wide Statistics:

Employer Satisfaction 94%
Graduate Satisfaction 82%
Graduate Employment Rate 88%

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