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Honours Bachelor of Information Sciences (Cyber Security)
Where Are You Now?
Algoma University
Degree Qualifications: DEG - Degree
Discipline: Computer and information sciences
Credential: Degree (4 year)
Program Title: Any computer-related degree
Where Do You Want to Go?
Sheridan College
Degree Qualifications: BIS(Hon) - Honours Bachelor of Information Science
Discipline: Computer and information sciences
Credential: Degree (4 year)
Program Title: Honours Bachelor of Applied Information Sciences (Information Systems Security)
Transfer credits / courses
Semesters Remaining
Course Equivalencies Granted
Students will receive transfer credits for the first and second year courses of the Bachelor of Applied Information Sciences (Information Systems Security) degree, minus the bridge courses for the degree completion bridging term.
Requirements
See information in "Program Residency Requirements" session.
65%
Minimum Grade for Admission≥ 70%
Pathway Requires Previous Program Graduation
Yes
BridgingBridging Requirements have not been defined for this pathway.
Program Residency Requirement82 plus the 6 degree completion bridge courses
Honours Bachelor of Applied Information Sciences (Information Systems Security) – Direct Entry into Year 3
Faculty: Faculty of Applied Science and Technology
Program Code: PBSSB (Bachelor of Applied Information Sciences (INFO SYSTEMS SECURITY) Degree Completion Entry Year 3)
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 Honours Bachelor of Applied Information Sciences (Information Systems Security) program. Information Systems Security 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 (3 credit hybrid delivery course)
IS Security Overview (4 credit online course)
Information Systems Forensics and Investigations (3 credit core course)
Algorithm Development and Data Structures (4 credit course)
CPU Architecture and Assembly Programming 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. You'll also be expected to meet any missing liberal arts breadth course requirements, at the bachelor degree level.
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 65% in core courses.
Applicants who've 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.
For more information on academic and credit transfer policies, including residency requirements, visit the institutional profile.Language of Instruction
English
Cancellation Policy
Sheridan has been granted a consent by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to offer this degree for a further seven-year term starting January 19, 2022 and subject to renewal thereafter. Application to the Ministry for renewal of the consent is a prescribed and cyclical requirement for degree programs at all Ontario Colleges. Sheridan will ensure that all students admitted to the Honours 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. Credentials earned during the period of consent remain valid, even if Ministry consent to offer the program is withdrawn in the future. Prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (e.g. acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies or other educational institutions).
Documentation
No additional pathway documentation available.
Contact / Apply
If you have specific questions regarding your transcript or would like information about credit transfer related to your program, please contact pathways@sheridancollege.ca in the Office of the Registrar. For further information regarding general program transfer information, please contact pathwaysoffice@sheridancollege.ca
Prospective applicants may apply to this program through ontariocolleges.ca;
Once you have applied through ontariocolleges.ca, please send all relevant course outlines to:
Nicholas Johnston
Sheridan College
Faculty of Applied Science and Technology
1430 Trafalgar Road
Oakville, ON
L6H 2L1
or
Last Updated: October 7, 2022