The explosion of Internet traffic has created enormous demand for information systems security professionals. Sheridan 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 Bachelor of Applied Information Sciences (BAISc) Information Systems Security degree program includes up to 28 weeks long internship in the form of a 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:
- Network security
- Database security
- Data forensics
- E-Commerce applications and Internet security
- Data protection
- Applied cryptology
- Malicious code analysis
- Secure programming
- Security auditing
- Legal and ethical issues in IS security related professions
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.
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 Science (U) or Grade 12 Computer Engineering Technology (U or M)
- Any Grade 12 mathematics (U)
- Three other Grade 12 credits (U or M)
- Minimum 65% overall average
or
- Two semesters of postsecondary education including required courses with a 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 |
| PROG 15828 |
Intro to Object-Oriented Programming |
6 |
| MATH 17906 |
Finite/Discrete Math |
3 |
| TELE 16048 |
Introduction to Communication Networks |
3 |
| SYST 18713 |
Introduction to Unix Operating Systems |
3 |
| COMM 17889 |
Composition and Rhetoric |
3 |
| |
|
|
| Total: |
|
21 |
| |
|
|
| TERM 2 |
|
|
| INFO 16529 |
Security Threats and Risk Assessment |
3 |
| PROG 16048 |
Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming |
6 |
| MATH 15781 |
Computer Math |
3 |
| DBAS 14444 |
Structured Database Modelling |
3 |
| ELECTIVE |
Breadth Elective |
3 |
| ELECTIVE |
Breadth Elective |
3 |
| |
|
|
| Total: |
|
21 |
| |
|
|
| TERM 3 |
|
|
| PROG 36859 |
Advanced Object-Oriented Programming |
6 |
| MATH 26367 |
Statistical Methods |
3 |
| SYST 28263 |
Structured Computer Organization |
3 |
| DBAS 17370 |
Database Implementation and Management |
3 |
| ELECTIVE |
Breadth Elective |
3 |
| |
|
|
| Total: |
|
18 |
| |
|
|
| TERM 4 |
|
|
| INFO 37721 |
Information Systems Forensics and Investigation |
3 |
| PROG 43431 |
.Multi-tier Programming 1 |
3 |
| PROG 47721 |
Algorithms and Data Structures |
6 |
| TELE 29599 |
Internetworking |
3 |
| ELECTIVE |
Breadth Elective |
3 |
| |
|
|
| Total: |
|
18 |
| |
|
|
| TERM 5 |
|
|
| SYST 39207 |
Operating Systems Design |
3 |
| PROG 44579 |
Multi-tier Programming 2 |
3 |
| PROG 40000 |
UNIX Systems Programming |
3 |
| INFO 46206 |
Information Systems Intrusion Detection and Prevention |
3 |
| DBAS 35738 |
Database Security |
3 |
| 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 |
3 |
| TELE 30004 |
Network and Distributed Systems Security |
4 |
| 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 |
| MATH 36206 |
Advanced Cryptology |
4 |
| INFO 36206 |
ISS 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 |
ISS Graduation Project (Phase 2) |
6 |
| INFO 40587 |
Ethical Hacking |
4 |
| ELECTIVE |
Breadth Elective |
3 |
| |
|
|
| Total: |
|
20 |
Note: Courses subject to change.
Bachelor of Applied Information Sciences (Information Systems Security) – Direct Entry into Year 2
Faculty: Faculty of Applied Science and Technology
Program Code: PBISB
Duration: 14 weeks
Designation: Bridge
Campus: Trafalgar Road
Start Date: May
Program Information
This 14-week Information Systems Security bridging program qualifies students to transfer into Year 2 of the Sheridan Bachelor of Applied Information Sciences (BAISc) Program. BAISc is a one-of-a-kind information science program with a stellar reputation among employers.
This bridging term consists of three courses:
- Mathematics (3 credit composite course)
- Information Systems Security Overview (4 credit composite course)
- Liberal Arts elective (3 credit course)
You'll take the courses via e-learning during the spring term. After completing the bridging term, you'll be eligible to enrol in Year 2 as a full-time student. Once enrolled, you'll meet all remaining course requirements to earn your information science degree.
All students in this information science program work on laptop computers and have online access, 24/7, to lecture notes, assignments, presentations and other course material. Students are able to collaborate on group projects from home. See Mobile Computing for details.
Students who apply for the bridging term to Year 2 of this information science program may be considered for a needs-based bursary. For more information about this or any other Sheridan bursaries or scholarships, visit the Financial Aid and Awards pages.
Admission Requirements
Program Eligibility
To be eligible for bridging into Year 2, students must hold a two-year diploma in Computer Systems Technician, Computer Programmer, Computer Engineering Technician, Computer Science Technician or Telecommunications Technician and have a cumulative average of at least 75% in core courses.
Applicants who have completed the first year of computer-related programs at the university level with a cumulative average of 65% in core courses will also be eligible for admission into the bridging term.
If your transcript is older than four years, you may be required to demonstrate industry currency through relevant experience.
Applicant Selection
Prospective applicants may apply to this program through ontariocolleges.ca
Once you have applied through ontariocolleges.ca send all relevant course outlines to:
Victor Ralevich
Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
School of Applied Computing and Engineering Sciences
1430 Trafalgar Road
Oakville, ON
L6H 2L1
or
Email: victor.ralevich@sheridanc.on.ca
Courses
Code |
Title |
Credits |
MATH 14717 |
Mathematics for Information Systems Security |
3 |
INFO 19999 |
Information Systems Security Overview |
4 |
GENL BRDTH |
Breadth Elective |
3 |
|
|
|
Total: |
|
10 |
Note: Courses subject to change.
Bachelor of Applied Information Sciences (Information Systems Security) – Direct Entry into Year 3
Faculty: Faculty of Applied Science and Technology
Program Code: PBSSB
Duration: 14 weeks
Designation: Bridge
Campus: Trafalgar Road
Start Date: May
Program Information
This 14-week bridging program qualifies students to transfer into Year 3 of the Sheridan Bachelor of Applied Information Sciences (BAISc) (Information Systems Security) Program. BAISc is a one-of-a-kind information science degree program with a stellar reputation among employers.
The bridging term runs from May through August and consists of three composite courses, two core courses and one liberal arts elective:
- Mathematics for Information Systems Security (3 credit composite course)
- IS Security Overview (4 credit composite course)
- Information Systems Forensics and Investigations (3 credit core course)
- Algorithm Design and Data Structures (with C Programming Language) (4 credit composite course)
- CPU Architecture and Assembler Language (3 credit core course)
- Liberal Arts elective (3 credit course)
After completing the bridging term, you'll be eligible to enrol in Year 3 of the information science program as a full-time student. Once enrolled, you'll need to meet all remaining program requirements.
Admission Requirements
Program Eligibility
Eligible applicants must have completed a three-year diploma in Computer Engineering Technology, Computer Systems Technology, Computer Programmer Analyst, Computer Science Technology or Telecommunications Technology and have a cumulative average of at least 75% in core courses.
Applicants who have completed core courses in the first two years of a computer-related program at the university level with a cumulative average of 65 % in core courses will also be eligible for admission into the bridging term.
If your transcript is older than four years, you may be required to demonstrate industry currency through related relevant experience.
Applicant Selection
Prospective applicants may apply to this program through ontariocolleges.ca
Once you have applied through ontariocolleges.ca send all relevant course outlines to:
Victor Ralevich
Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
School of Applied Computing and Engineering Sciences
1430 Trafalgar Road
Oakville, ON
L6H 2L1
or
Email: victor.ralevich@sheridanc.on.ca
Courses
Code |
Title |
Credits |
MATH 14717 |
Mathematics for Information Systems Security |
3 |
| INFO 19999 |
Information Systems Security Overview |
4 |
| INFO 37721 |
Information Systems and Investigation |
3 |
| PROG 10261 |
Algorithm Design and Data Structures |
4 |
| SYST 16206 |
CPU Architecture and Assembly Language |
3 |
| GENL BRDTH |
Breadth Elective |
3 |
Total: |
|
20 |
Note: Courses subject to change.