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Master of Computer Science - Cybersecurity Operations and Management Humber Polytechnic - North Campus Humber Polytechnic - North Campus, Canada

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CAD 24000

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 100 Waived

Application Fee

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24 Month

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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88

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Humber's new Master of Computer Science—Cybersecurity Operations and Management program bridges a critical gap in the cybersecurity industry by developing leaders who possess both advanced technical expertise and strategic management capabilities. 


Developed through extensive collaboration with industry leaders, the curriculum seamlessly integrates technical mastery with strategic leadership. Core courses span integrated infrastructure cybersecurity, advanced network security, secure software development, post-quantum cryptography, ethics and governance frameworks, privacy engineering, and cloud security architectures. This comprehensive approach ensures graduates are equipped to navigate both current threats and emerging challenges in the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape. 


As Ontario's first applied master's degree in this specialized field, this program represents a pioneering approach to graduate education in high-demand disciplines. What distinguishes Humber's applied master's model is its commitment to industry-integrated learning: all research and scholarly activities directly address real-world cybersecurity challenges facing organizations today.


Work-Integrated Learning

The program culminates in a comprehensive industry applied research project spanning the entire fourth semester, providing at least 300 hours of hands-on experience solving authentic cybersecurity challenges. Working closely with industry mentors and faculty advisors, you will tackle complex problems facing real organizations, from Fortune 500 companies to community agencies. 


Sample project areas include:

  • integrated security solutions for critical infrastructure—designing comprehensive security architectures for essential services  
  • financial services security frameworks—developing advanced fraud detection systems, secure payment processing architectures, and regulatory compliance solutions
  • health-care data protection systems—creating privacy-preserving frameworks for electronic health records, medical device security and compliant data sharing across health-care networks 
  • smart manufacturing and supply chain security—building blockchain-based tracking and IoT-enabled monitoring solutions for Industry 4.0 environments 
  • retail and e-commerce security solutions—designing secure payment systems, customer data protection frameworks and anti-fraud mechanisms for omnichannel retail operations 
  • clean energy and smart grid protection—developing specialized security frameworks for renewable energy infrastructure, smart meters and distributed energy resources
  • government and public sector cybersecurity—creating risk assessment tools, citizen data protection systems and secure digital service delivery platforms for municipal, provincial and federal agencies 

This capstone experience synthesizes technical knowledge with strategic thinking, producing actionable solutions that demonstrate your readiness for cybersecurity leadership across all major economic sectors.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 2 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2027, May 2027

Closed

Jan 2026, May 2026, Sep 2026

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 88.0  Minimum Listening - 22.0  Minimum Reading - 22.0  Minimum Writing - 22.0  Minimum Speaking - 22.0  
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 61
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 125.0  

Academic Requirement

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a four-year honours degree (or equivalent) from a recognized institution in the following relevant areas of study: computer science, information technology, software, computer engineering, or a closely related subject.
 

Please Note: Applicants not meeting the specified academic admission requirements will be considered based on a combination of academic and industry-specific experience. Submission of academic transcripts, a current resumé outlining relevant industry-related work experience and a letter of interest in the program will be used to assess applicants for candidacy in the master’s program.

6.5 IELTS Score
88 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
61 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
125 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

24000

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 100 Waived

Application Fee
(CAD)

22895 Per year

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Scholarships

President’s International Entrance Award | $2,000
International students living outside Canada without a Humber DLI study permit may qualify for the President’s International Entrance Award to receive a $2,000 bursary.

To be eligible, you must: Apply to an eligible full-time program* starting January, May and September 2027
Eligibility by Intake:

January 2027 intake: 
Accept your offer of admission before October 30, 2026
Submit your study permit application to IRCC by November 6, 2026

May 2027 intake: 
Accept your offer before February 12, 2027
Submit your study permit application to IRCC by February 26, 2027

September 2027 intake:
Accept your offer before July 9, 2027
Submit your study permit application to IRCC by July 16, 2027

To receive and retain the award, applicants must:
  • Accept an offer of admission to an eligible full-time program at Humber (*not including the English for Academic Purposes program or Board Certificates)?before the dates specified under Eligibility by Intake above.
  • Submit their study permit application to IRCC by the dates specified under Eligibility by Intake above.
  • Pay the $2,000 tuition deposit by the due date on the Letter of Acceptance (LOA).
  • Pay the remaining program and ancillary fees by the due date on the LOA.
  • Register and remain enrolled as a full-time international student paying international fees past the withdrawal deadline (the 10th day of classes) for the awarded start term.
  • Not receive a refund of the fees paid for the awarded start term. 
Please Note:
  • If these conditions are not met, the award will be revoked.
  • The award is granted only once per student across the two eligible start terms (Winter and Summer 2027).
  • The award is non-refundable. If the award results in an overpayment of fees, the excess funds will be automatically applied towards fees for the next semester. 

 


 

International Onshore Scholarship | $1,000
International applicants already living in Canada could be eligible for a one-time $1,000 entrance scholarship.

Did you know? There are additional benefits for new students applying from inside Canada including fast-track offers and acceptance as well as the opportunity to waive the $100 application fee.

 

International Onshore Scholarship Details
To be eligible for the $1,000 International Onshore Scholarship, you must:

  • Apply for an eligible full-time program starting Winter (January), Summer 2027 (May) and Fall 2027 (September).
  • Indicate your current address in Canada when filling out your online application.
  • Be enrolled as a full-time international student past the withdrawal deadline (the 10th day of classes) for the awarded term. 


Please note: 

  • Scholarship funds will be disbursed into eligible student accounts as a credit after the 10th day of classes.
  • All applicants are still required to complete required tuition deposit and fee payments by the due dates on the Letter of Acceptance (LOA).
  • The number of eligible applicants may exceed the funding for this one-time scholarship. If eligible applications exceed the funds available, scholarships will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to applicants who have accepted their offer of admission and completed required tuition payments.
  • If all conditions are not met, the award will be revoked. 


Bachelor's Degree Scholarships | $1,500 – $4,000
Bachelor's Degree scholarships are available to students coming directly from high school/secondary school studies, who are non-transfer students (i.e. haven't attended college or university, or studied in Humber's EAP program), and are unlimited in quantity. Humber awards degree scholarships automatically to graduating high school students based on academic achievement.

Bachelor's Degree Scholarships Requirements
Amount Required GPA* Renewable**
$4,000 95% or higher Yes
$3,500 90 - 94.9% Yes
$3,000 85 - 89.9% Yes
$2,000 80 - 84.9% Yes
$1,500 75 - 79.9% One Time
* Eligibility is based on students high school academic achievement.
** Renewable scholarships will be reissued if the student achieves 80% or above in each year of the Bachelor's degree.

 

Degree Transfer Scholarships ($1,500 - $2,500)
Humber automatically awards degree transfer scholarships to students entering any Humber degree program who have completed a one-year Ontario college certificate* or a two- or three-year diploma with a GPA of 80 per cent or more from a publicly-funded college. Students who have achieved a program GPA of 80 per cent or more will be awarded a one-time scholarship of $1,500 for a certificate program or $2,500 for a diploma program in recognition of their academic achievement. Certificates and diplomas do not have to be related to the degree program of choice and are not tied to the eligibility for advanced standing or transfer credit. No application is required.
 

Senior Dean's Bachelor of Commerce Award | up to $10,000
In Winter 2027, Humber will award all new semester one international students $10,000 entering any of the Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) programs. The award will be granted as $2,500 per semester across the first four semesters of study. This award is available to new international BComm students and is in addition to Humber’s merit-based entrance scholarships. No separate application is required.


Senior Dean's Bachelor of Commerce Award Details

Eligibility intake:
  • Winter 2027
  • Fall 2027
  • Winter 2028
To receive and retain the award, applicants must:
  • Be entering semester one of any Bachelor of Commerce in the January 2027 semester
  • Pay the remaining program and ancillary fees by the due date on the LOA.
  • Register and remain enrolled as a full-time international student paying international fees past the withdrawal deadline (the 10th day of classes) for the awarded start term.
  • Not receive a refund of the fees paid for the awarded start term. 

Please Note:

If these conditions are not met, the award will be revoked.

  • The award is granted only once per student with disbursement over the first four semesters of study
  • The award is non-refundable. If the award results in an overpayment of fees, the excess funds will be automatically applied towards fees for the next semester.
  • If a student takes an unscheduled break within the first four semesters they will lose the award.
Disbursement:
  • The award will be distributed over the first four semesters of the degree at $2500 per semester.
  • The award will be applied as a $2,500 credit to the student’s MyHumber account after the 10th day of classes, in a single instalment.
  • Students are required to pay the full first-semester tuition amount initially.
Eligible Bachelor of Commerce programs:
  • Bachelor of Commerce – Accounting
  • Bachelor of Commerce – Digital Business Management
  • Bachelor of Commerce – Fashion Management
  • Bachelor of Commerce – Finance
  • Bachelor of Commerce – Healthcare Management
  • Bachelor of Commerce - Human Resources Management
  • Bachelor of Commerce - International Business
  • Bachelor of Commerce – Management Studies
  • Bachelor of Commerce – Marketing
  • Bachelor of Commerce – Supply Chain Management

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