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Bachelor of Applied Information Technology: Systems and Network Cybersecurity

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APPLIED DEGREE

  • School of Business & Information Technology
  • Duration: Four Years

Applicants with either a 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. Applications closed to international applicants.

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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 Computer Systems and Networking, 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
 
 
 

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.

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):
  1. English 3201 or English 3202 (60% minimum) 
Note: Effective 2026-2027 Academic Year intake applicants will need to have completed English 3201

        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. Math Fundamentals: MA1040
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3.  Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with Business-Related College Profile including the following courses (or equivalent):
  1. English 3101A, 3101B, 3101C or 3102A, 3102B, 3102C
  2.  Mathematics 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.

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 Computer Systems and Networking (CSN) 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
 
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.  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.

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.
 

Courses


CODE TITLE Hrs/wk
Semester 1   Cr Le La
CM1400
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Technical Report Writing I 3 3 0
MA1521
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Applied Mathematics for CSN 3 3 1
CP1923
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Computer Hardware and Troubleshooting I 4 3 3
CR1107
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Network Fundamentals 4 3 3
CR1020
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Desktop Application Support 3 2 2
CP3126
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PowerShell & CLI Basics 3 2 2
CR1120
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Introduction to the Field of IT and Ethics 0 1 0
         
Semester 2   Cr Le La
CM1401
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Technical Report Writing II 3 3 0
CR1030
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Linux Server Administration 3 2 3
CP1927
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Computer Hardware and Troubleshooting II 4 3 3
CP1466
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Windows Server Administration 4 3 2
CR2402
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Switching, Routing & Wireless 4 3 3
CR1260
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Client Service for the IT Industry 2 2 1
         
Semester 3 (Intersession) Cr Le La
CR3456
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Scripting with Bash 3 2 2
CR2511
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Advanced Linux Server 3 2 3
EP1130
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Business for Information Systems 3 3 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. Refer to course outline.
         
Semester 4   Cr Le La
CM2200
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Oral Communications 2 2 0
CP2290
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Advanced Windows Enterprise Server 3 2 3
CR2231
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Microsoft Exchange Server 4 3 3
CR2903
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Enterprise Network Security & Automation 4 3 3
CP2730
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Project Management and Analysis 3 2 2
CR2241
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Information Systems Security 4 3 2
         
Semester 5   Cr Le La
CR2950
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Emerging Trends in IT Infrastructure 3 2 2
CR2252
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Intro to Amazon Web Services 4 3 3
CR2265
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Virtualization 4 3 2
CR2130
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Enterprise Client Management 4 3 2
CR2970
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Capstone Project 4 3 2
CR2270
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CSN WT Orientation C/I 2 0
         
Semester 6   Cr Le La
WT1185
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Work Term 5   15 wks
         
Note: Students may graduate at the end of Year 2 with a Computer Systems & Networking Diploma.
     
Semester 7   CU Cr Le La
CR4100
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Foundations of InfoSec 3 3 2 2
CR4105
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OS Security: Windows 3 4 3 2
CR4110
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OS Security: Linux 3 4 3 2
CR4115
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Network Security I 3 3 2 2
CP1855
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Introduction to Programming with Python 3 6 5 3
           
Semester 8    CU Cr Le La
CR4120
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Management of InfoSec 3 3 2 2
CR4200
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Wireless & Mobile Security 3 4 3 2
CR4205
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Virtualization and Cloud Security 3 4 3 2
CR4210
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Network Security II 3 4 3 2
MN1520
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Supervisory Leadership 3 4 4 0
           
Semester 9    CU Cr Le La
CR4215
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Defensive/Offensive Security I 3 4 3 2
CP4450
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Research and Statistics 3 3 3 0
PD4400
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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. Refer to course outline.
           
Semester 10   CU Cr Le La
WT4300
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Work Term II 6 5 0 15 wks
           
Semester 11    CU Cr Le La
CR4305
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Defensive/Offensive Security II 3 4 3 2
CR4220
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Incident Response 3 4 3 2
CR4310
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Applied Cybersecurity Project 3 4 3 3
EP4000
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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.

Base Fees

Mandatory Fees

  • Application Fee - $30.00 per program (non-refundable) | Application Page
    Application fees must be paid for each application to the College.
    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 - $103.00 per program annually (non-refundable)
    Student must pay a non-refundable fee on confirmation of acceptance to each program at the College. The fee covers registration and student association fees and is paid annually for the duration of the program.
  • Academic Audit Fee (once per program) - $50.00
  • Technology Fee (per semester) - $83.00
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Full-Time Student Fees

Applied Degree Programs:

Regular Term (15-weeks)
Business & Information Technology (per semester) - $2,108.00

Intersession (up to 7-weeks)
Business & Information Technology (per semester) - $1003.00
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Part-Time Student Fees

Applied Degree Programs:

Tuition Fee (per course) - $641.00

Regulations

Regulations Governing Payment of Fees & Charges

  1. All student fees must be paid by the date specified in each term.  The dates are listed in the Academic Calendar on page. Students receiving Student Aid must present their notification of Student Aid form on the first day of classes. These students are permitted to have fees outstanding until receipt of the Student Aid, at which time these students must pay their accounts in full.
  2. Students who have not paid all fees within the time limits given in these regulations may have their registration cancelled by the College.
  3. Students with outstanding accounts will be ineligible for a subsequent term, will not be awarded a diploma or certificate, access to register, and will not be issued a certificate of standing (transcript), grade report, or access to on-line grades until the outstanding account has been paid in full. It is the student’s responsibility to address outstanding balances and to work with their respective campus student services office on inquiries related to their account balance.
  4. Should the College cancel a program, all tuition and fees paid will be refunded.
  5. Out of sequence students registering or withdrawing within a term will pay a prorated tuition and equipment and materials fee per week.
  6. Students taking courses above their normal term load (requires application to extend normal course load per semester) will pay tuition for each additional course taken.
  7. Senior Citizens, 60 years and older, are required to pay 50% of confirmation fee and tuition.
  8. Students wishing to audit a course will pay 50% of the tuition and 100% of the technology fees (if applicable).

 

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.

Base Fees

Mandatory Fees

  • Application Fee - $100.00 per program (non-refundable) | Application Page
    Applicants must pay a non-refundable fee for each application to the College.
  • The following fees are due within two (2) weeks of date of Letter of of acceptance to each program at the college:
    • Confirmation Fee - $103.00 per program annually (non-refundable)
      Student must pay this non-refundable fee on confirmation of acceptance to each program at the College. The fee covers registration and student association fees and is paid annually for the duration of the program.
    • First Semester Tuition- which includes the $1500 Deposit Fee
      Deposit fee - $1500 non-refundable, non-transferable fee.
  • Academic Audit Fee (once per program) - $50.00
  • Technology Fee (per semester) - $83.00
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Full-Time Student Fees

Applied Degree Programs:

Regular Term (15-weeks)
Business & Information Technology (per semester) - $8,877.00

Intersession (up to 7-weeks)
Business & Information Technology (per semester) - $4,440.00
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Part-Time Student Fees

Applied Degree Programs:

Tuition Fee (per course) - $2,197.00

Estimated Program Costs

The document below is meant to highlight estimated program costs for the intake of 2024-2025. The estimates apply only to International Student. All costs shown are subject to change without notice.

Estimated Program Costs for International Students (2024-2025) 


Making Payments

Application fee:
If applying online, the application fee must be paid via credit card when completing and submitting your application to College of the North Atlantic.

For all other tuition payments:
College of the North Atlantic has partnered with PayMyTuition for international tuition payments. All tuition payments, unless otherwise noted, can be paid via PayMyTuition. With PayMyTuition, you can pay your tuition payments from any bank, in any country in any currency at better than bank exchange rates. PayMyTuition is fast, simple, and cost effective.
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Regulations

Regulations Governing Payment of Fees & Charges

  1. All student fees must be paid by the date specified in each term.  The dates are listed in the Academic Calendar on page. Students receiving Student Aid must present their notification of Student Aid form on the first day of classes. These students are permitted to have fees outstanding until receipt of the Student Aid, at which time these students must pay their accounts in full.
  2. Students who have not paid all fees within the time limits given in these regulations may have their registration cancelled by the College.
  3. Students with outstanding accounts will be ineligible for a subsequent term, will not be awarded a diploma or certificate, access to register, and will not be issued a certificate of standing (transcript), grade report, or access to on-line grades until the outstanding account has been paid in full. It is the student’s responsibility to address outstanding balances and to work with their respective campus student services office on inquiries related to their account balance.
  4. Should the College cancel a program, all tuition and fees paid will be refunded.
  5. Out of sequence students registering or withdrawing within a term will pay a prorated tuition and equipment and materials fee per week.
  6. Students taking courses above their normal term load (requires application to extend normal course load per semester) will pay tuition for each additional course taken.
  7. Senior Citizens, 60 years and older, are required to pay 50% of confirmation fee and tuition.
  8. Students wishing to audit a course will pay 50% of the tuition and 100% of the technology fees (if applicable).



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