Master of Information Security and Privacy (MISP), Direct-entry

The deadline for completed applications is available on the Future Students website: https://grad.ucalgary.ca/future-students/explore-programs/information-security-and-privacy-misp-course.

In addition to Faculty of Graduate Studies admission requirements, all applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Successful completion of an undergraduate course in each of the following areas:

  • Computer programming with understanding of execution environments (e.g., Computer Science 233 or equivalent)

  • Algorithms and data structures (e.g., Computer Science 331 or equivalent)

  • Either Operating systems (e.g., Computer Science 457 or equivalent); or Computer networks (e.g., Computer Science 441 or equivalent).

• This program has a requirement to demonstrate English Language Proficiency; see Faculty of Science English Language Proficiency (ELP) Requirements for Graduate Programs for details. 

Alternate Routes to Admission: In exceptional circumstances (see G.A.1 Qualifications), individuals who do not meet formal academic requirements but who have significant life achievement and/or work experience may be considered for admission to the Graduate Certificate programs or the Masters of Information Security program. The candidate must provide the Information Security Program Director with evidence demonstrating the potential to successfully undertake these programs. Such candidates may also be required to participate in an in-person interview with the Program Director and, if admitted, be required to take additional courses to meet completion requirements.