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Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Ransomware, malware, phishing, distributed denial of service (DDOS), spyware, and credential theft. Internet-based attacks on our society are in the news just about every day.
Cybersecurity is about defending against these threats. The field has steadily grown in breadth, depth and societal importance and is now recognized as a stand-alone subject alongside Computer Science and Computer Engineering.
Carleton's cybersecurity research team, one of the strongest in Canada, has designed a new undergraduate program in Cybersecurity to help prepare future leaders in our society's defence against cyberattacks. It is an intensive program designed for high achieving and ambitious students who excel in math and science, who enjoy solving challenging problems and who are strongly interested in a career in computer and network security.
Capital Advantage
Carleton’s location in the nation’s capital provides excellent opportunities for networking and employment in security due to the high concentration of local high tech companies and government organizations.
Work Experience
A Co-op option is available. Co-op is the opportunity to get a head start on a career. Co-op work terms allow for the development of key employability skills, exploration of career options and graduation with tangible, workplace experience.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Ransomware, malware, phishing, distributed denial of service (DDOS), spyware, and credential theft. Internet-based attacks on our society are in the news just about every day.
Cybersecurity is about defending against these threats. The field has steadily grown in breadth, depth and societal importance and is now recognized as a stand-alone subject alongside Computer Science and Computer Engineering.
Carleton's cybersecurity research team, one of the strongest in Canada, has designed a new undergraduate program in Cybersecurity to help prepare future leaders in our society's defence against cyberattacks. It is an intensive program designed for high achieving and ambitious students who excel in math and science, who enjoy solving challenging problems and who are strongly interested in a career in computer and network security.
Capital Advantage
Carleton’s location in the nation’s capital provides excellent opportunities for networking and employment in security due to the high concentration of local high tech companies and government organizations.
Work Experience
A Co-op option is available. Co-op is the opportunity to get a head start on a career. Co-op work terms allow for the development of key employability skills, exploration of career options and graduation with tangible, workplace experience.
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