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Bachelor of Applied Information Technology: Systems and Network Cybersecurity

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  • Bachelor of Applied Information Technology: Systems and Network Cybersecurity

  • Program Code: 1A2
  • Credential: Applied Degree
  • Duration: Four Years
  • School of Business & Information Technology
  • Area: Information Technology
  • Domestic Applications: CLOSED
  • International Applications: CLOSED
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Program Overview

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Location/Delivery Modes & Dates
Prince Philip Drive - On Campus delivery - September 2026

Graduates with either a Systems and Network Administration (formerly Computer Systems and Networking) or Computing Systems Engineering diploma from CNA or equivalent program, may apply directly to year 3 of the Applied Degree program.  Students currently enrolled in these programs may also apply in their last year of study. 

 

Cyber-criminal activity is the fastest-growing crime in the nation and globally.  Organizations are challenged with having to detect and respond to cybersecurity breaches as, or before, they happen and employers are in dire need of trained, educated cyber professionals.  The Bachelor of Applied Information Technology: Systems and Network Cybersecurity is designed to meet the needs of this rapidly growing field. 
 
Building on the existing two-year diploma in Systems and Network Administration, students will have the option to complete an additional two years to obtain a specialized Applied Degree titled: Bachelor of Applied Information Technology: Systems and Network Cybersecurity. 

The student will learn how to protect against unauthorized access ensuring confidentiality, integrity and availability of resources shielding an organization from internal and external infiltration and attacks.  Hands-on activities will prepare students with the skills to safeguard and monitor IT infrastructures, edge devices, networks, and data.  This will be accomplished by:
  • Utilizing specialized tools
  • Applying information security practices
  • Creating incident management policies and procedures; and,
  • Implementing security risk management procedures.
These skills will ensure that the individual, and the organization, can effectively respond to dynamic security threats and adversaries.
 
Students will complete an applied degree that balances the hands-on training and theory required by employers.  Courses incorporating personal development, communication, and leadership skills will enable the student to advance their career allowing them to take on more responsibility
 
 
 

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

  • Train with industry-recognized EC-Council and Cisco curriculum built for today’s cybersecurity landscape
  • Build in-demand skills in threat detection, incident response, and cyber defense
  • Protect modern enterprise environments, including cloud and network infrastructure
  • Develop the technical and professional skills to thrive in fast-paced cybersecurity careers
  • Launch your career in a high-growth field with strong demand across multiple industries

DID YOU KNOW?

  • You will gain hands-on experience securing networks, systems, and data, focusing on real-world scenarios like incident response, monitoring, and risk management.
  • Cybersecurity remains a high-demand field in Canada, with approximately 15,900 job openings projected between 2024–20331
  • The program combines theory with hands-on learning so you can confidently design, secure, and manage IT infrastructures in real organizations.
  • Cyber threats are increasing in complexity (ransomware, state-sponsored attacks), driving the need for skilled professionals.2
  • 87% of organizations report cybersecurity or AI skill shortages, highlighting strong demand for trained graduates.3

OBJECTIVES

The Bachelor of Applied Information Technology: Systems and Network Cybersecurity degree will specialize in the field of Systems and Network Cybersecurity enabling the graduate to:
  1. Execute a vision for security aligned with a company’s IT strategy 
  2. Communicate short- and long-term organizational security strategies and policies
  3. Design an organization’s infrastructure
  4. Securely manage an organization’s infrastructure
  5. Implement security risk management strategies
  6. Conduct active and passive network monitoring
  7. Analyze the cybersecurity needs of an organization
  8. Develop the appropriate safeguards to ensure delivery of critical services
  9. Implement the appropriate safeguards to ensure delivery of critical services
  10. Create organizational policies and procedures for security incidents
  11. Implement policies and procedures for security incidents
  12. Utilize forensics software and tools to detect incidents
  13. Execute offensive and defensive technologies to protect a network infrastructure
  14. Perform continuous network monitoring to provide real-time security solutions
  15. Interpret security reports to educate the organization about existing and emerging security risks

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS

Graduates will be positioned to pursue industry certifications such as Cisco certifications, EC-Council certifications and certifications offered by the SANs institute.

ARTICULATION AGREEMENT

  • Graduates of Academy Canada/Eastern Academy's Information Systems Specialist + program are eligible for admission into the third year of College of the North Atlantic's Bachelor of Applied Information Technology in Systems and Network Cybersecurity applied degree program, offered in St. John's.

Admission Requirements

Eligibility for admission to Bachelor of Applied Information Technology: Systems and Network Cybersecurity program requires the applicant to meet one of the following four academic criteria:

1.  High School
Provincial High School Graduation Certificate with a 60% overall average in the following (or equivalent):
i. English 3201 (60% minimum)
ii. Mathematics (4 credits) chosen from:
Advanced: 2200, 3200 (50% minimum in each course)
Academic: 2201 (50% minimum), 3201 (60% minimum)
iii.        Five credits at the 3000 Level
2.  College Transition (prior to 2024, students would have completed Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Transition)
College Transition Certificate with the following courses:
i.          English (minimum 60%): CM1060, CM1061
ii.         Math (minimum 60%): MA1040, MA1041
3.  Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with Business-Related College Profile (with a 60% overall average) including the following courses (or equivalent):
i.          English (60% minimum) 3101A, 3101B, 3101C or 3102A, 3102B, 3102C
ii.         Mathematics (60% minimum) 1101A, 1101B, 1101C, 2101A, 2101B, 2101C, 3101A, 3101B, 3101C
Applicants with Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with a different profile may be eligible for admission to the program provided the appropriate selection of courses including those outlined above have been completed.
4.   Mature Student Requirements
Applicants who do not meet the educational prerequisites for this program, must be at least 19 years at the time of application and out of school for at least one year may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Requirements; for more information regarding the Mature Student Requirements please refer to Procedure AC-102-PR Admission.
 
International Applicants – English Proficiency
All international applicants must meet the College’s English language proficiency requirements for acceptance into our regular programs; for more information regarding the College’s English language proficiency requirements please refer to AC-102-PR, Admission Procedures, Section 5.2 English Proficiency.


Eligibility for direct admission to Year-3 of the Bachelor of Applied Information Technology: Systems and Network Cybersecurity program requires the applicant to meet the following academic criteria:
 
Completion of the College of the North Atlantic’s Systems & Network Administration (formerly known as Computer Systems & Networking) diploma or the Computing Systems Engineering (CSE) diploma or equivalent program provided they:
 
1.         Have graduated within the last five (5) academic years from date of application
or:
2.         Have graduated previous to the last five (5) academic years and have recent related and verifiable experience in the industry
 
or

Graduation from a recognized College or University with a diploma or degree in the area of Information Technology with a concentration in operating systems, networking and infrastructure may also be considered for advanced standing. 

or

A combination of other post-secondary and industry experience acceptable to the college as an entrance requirement will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

 

Courses

COURSES

CODE TITLE Hrs/wk
Semester 1   CU Cr Le La
CM1400 Technical Report Writing 3 3 3 0
MA1521 Applied Mathematics for SNA 3 3 3 1
CP1923 Computer Hardware and Troubleshooting 3 4 3 2
CR1107 Network Fundamentals 3 4 3 3
CR1020 Desktop Application Support 3 3 2 2
CP3126 PowerShell & CLI Basics 3 3 2 2
CR1120 Introduction to the Field of IT and Ethics 0 0 1 0
           
Semester 2   CU Cr Le La
CM1401 Technical Report Writing II 3 3 3 0
CR1035 Introduction to Linux 3 4 3 2
CP1927 Desktop OS Troubleshooting 3 4 3 2
CP1466 Windows Server Administration 3 4 3 2
CR2402 Switching, Routing & Wireless 3 4 3 3
CR1260 Client Service for the IT Industry 2 2 2 1
           
Semester 3 Intersession CU Cr Le La
CR3456 Scripting with Bash 3 3 2 2
CM2200 Oral Communications 2 2 2 0
EP1110 Introduction to Business 3 4 4 0
The Lecture and Lab hours per week are based on a 15 week semester.  In intersession, the Lecture and Lab hours will be adjusted to reflect the shorter semester length.  
           
Semester 4   CU Cr Le La
CR2520 Linux Server Administration 3 4 3 2
CP2291 Advanced Windows Enterprise Server 3 4 3 2
CR2180 Virtualization & Cloud I 3 4 3 2
CR2903 Enterprise Network Security & Automation 3 4 3 3
CP2730 Project Management and Analysis 3 3 2 2
           
Semester 5   CU Cr Le La
CR2242 Information Systems Security 3 4 3 2
CR2290 Virtualization & Cloud II 3 4 3 2
CR2460 Microsoft 365 Administration 3 4 3 2
CR2480 Enterprise Endpoint Management 3 4 3 2
CR2970 Capstone Project 3 4 3 2
CR2270 SNA WT Orientation 0 0 2 0
           
Semester 6   CU Cr Le La
WT1185 Work Term 3 5 0 15 wks
           
Note: Students may graduate at the end of Year 2 with a Systems & Network Administration diploma.        
           
Semester 7   CU Cr Le La
CR4100 Foundations of InfoSec 3 3 2 2
CR4105 OS Security: Windows 3 4 3 2
CR4111 OS Security: Linux 3 4 3 2
CR4115 Network Security I 3 3 2 2
CP1855 Introduction to Programming with Python 3 6 5 3
           
Semester 8   CU Cr Le La
CR4120 Management of InfoSec 3 3 2 2
CR4200 Wireless & Mobile Security 3 4 3 2
CR4205 Virtualization and Cloud Security 3 4 3 2
CR4210 Network Security II 3 4 3 2
MN1520 Supervisory Leadership 3 4 4 0
           
Semester 9 Intersession CU Cr Le La
CR4215 Defensive/Offensive Security I 3 4 3 2
CP4450 Research and Statistics 3 3 3 0
PD4400 Work Term II Seminar 0 0 1 0
The Lecture and Lab hours per week are based on a 15 week semester.  In intersession, the Lecture and Lab hours will be adjusted to reflect the shorter semester length.  
           
Semester 10   CU Cr Le La
WT4300 Work Term II 6 5 0 15 wks
           
Semester 11   CU Cr Le La
CR4305 Defensive/Offensive Security II 3 4 3 2
CR4220 Incident Response 3 4 3 2
CR4310 Applied Cybersecurity Project 3 4 3 3
EP4000 Entrepreneurship 3 4 3 2
Elective   3 3 3 0

 

Careers & Pathways

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of the program will be able to fill roles in industry such as:
  • Cyber Security Expert (Defensive)
  • IT Security Specialist
  • Security Operations Specialist
  • Penetration Tester
  • Cyber Security Specialist
  • Cybersecurity-Security Architect
  • Cybersecurity Analyst
  • Information Security Advisor
  • Cloud Security Analyst

Tuition & Fees

Canadian Students
The confirmation fee is due within two weeks of receipt of your Letter of Acceptance. It is required in order to hold your seat in the program.
Mandatory Fees

Application Fee - $30.00 (per program)

A non-refundable fee required for each application submitted to the College | Application Page

Application fees are only refundable if the program does not go ahead, and the applicant does not want to transfer the application to another program.

Confirmation Fee - $105.00 (per program annually)

A non-refundable annual fee due upon confirming acceptance into each program. This covers registration and student association services and must be paid each academic year.

Academic Audit Fee - $50.00 (once per program)

A one-time fee assessed for auditing academic records during your program.

Technology Fee - $83.00 (per semester)

A semester-based fee to support student access to software, internet, and digital services across all campuses.

Full-Time Student Fees
Applied Degree Programs:
School Regular Term
(15 weeks)		 Intersession
(up to 7 weeks)
Business & Information Technology $2,108.00 (per semester) $1003.00 (per semester)
Part-Time Student Fees
Applied Degree Programs:
Program Type Tuition Fee
Applied Degree Programs $641.00 (per course)
Regulations

All student fees must be paid by the date specified in each term. These dates can be found in the Academic Calendar .

  • Students receiving Student Aid must present their notification of award on the first day of classes. These students may defer payment until aid is received, at which time fees must be paid in full.
  • Students who do not pay fees within the prescribed time may have their registration cancelled.
  • Students with outstanding balances are:
    • Ineligible for future term registration
    • Unable to receive diplomas, transcripts, or grade reports
    • Denied access to online grades until the balance is paid in full

It is the student's responsibility to clear all balances and contact their campus Student Services office with any account inquiries.

Additional Notes
  • If the College cancels a program, all tuition and fees will be fully refunded.
  • Out-of-sequence students registering or withdrawing mid-term will be charged on a pro-rated basis.
  • Students taking additional courses beyond a standard load must pay for each extra course.
  • Senior citizens (60+) receive a 50% discount on confirmation fees and tuition.
  • Students auditing a course must pay:
    • 50% of tuition
    • 100% of any applicable technology fees

International Students
A fee, which is applied toward program tuition and compulsory fees and includes a deposit fee, is due within two weeks of receipt of your Letter of Acceptance.
Mandatory Fees

Application Fee - $100.00 (per program)

A non-refundable fee required for each application submitted to the College | Application Page

Confirmation Fee - $105.00 (per program annually)

A non-refundable annual fee due upon confirming acceptance into each program. This covers registration and student association services and must be paid each academic year.

Deposit Fee - $1,500.00 (Included in First Semester Tuition)

A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit required to secure your seat. Included in first semester tuition.

Academic Audit Fee - $50.00 (once per program)

A one-time fee assessed for auditing academic records during your program.

Technology Fee - $83.00 (per semester)

A semester-based fee to support student access to software, internet, and digital services across all campuses.

Full-Time Student Fees
School Regular Term
(15 weeks)		 Intersession
(up to 7 weeks)
Business & Information Technology $8,877.00 (per semester) $4,440.00 (per semester)
Part-Time Student Fees
Applied Degree Programs:
Program Type Tuition Fee
Applied Degree Programs $2,197.00 (per course)
Estimated Program Costs

The document below provides a summary of estimated program costs for international students applying to the 2026–2027 academic year. Please note that all amounts are approximate and subject to change without notice. These costs apply only to international applicants.

Download Estimated Program Costs (PDF)

Making Payments

Application Fee

If applying online, the application fee must be paid via credit card during the submission of your application to College of the North Atlantic.

Tuition and Other Payments

College of the North Atlantic has partnered with PayMyTuition for all international tuition payments. All tuition payments, unless otherwise noted, can be paid via PayMyTuition.

  • Payments can be made from any bank, in any country, and in any currency.
  • Offers better than bank exchange rates.
  • Fast, secure, and cost-effective.
Please note that you can only use PayMyTuition once you have been assigned a CNA student number.

Regulations

All student fees must be paid by the date specified in each term. These dates can be found in the Academic Calendar .

  • Students receiving Student Aid must present their notification of award on the first day of classes. These students may defer payment until aid is received, at which time fees must be paid in full.
  • Students who do not pay fees within the prescribed time may have their registration cancelled.
  • Students with outstanding balances are:
    • Ineligible for future term registration
    • Unable to receive diplomas, transcripts, or grade reports
    • Denied access to online grades until the balance is paid in full

It is the student's responsibility to clear all balances and contact their campus Student Services office with any account inquiries.

Additional Notes
  • If the College cancels a program, all tuition and fees will be fully refunded.
  • Out-of-sequence students registering or withdrawing mid-term will be charged on a pro-rated basis.
  • Students taking additional courses beyond a standard load must pay for each extra course.
  • Senior citizens (60+) receive a 50% discount on confirmation fees and tuition.
  • Students auditing a course must pay:
    • 50% of tuition
    • 100% of any applicable technology fees

College of the North Atlantic reserves the right to cancel or alter the delivery date and location of any program offering and delivery method, and will do so in a timely manner in order to minimize the impact on applicants.

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