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Duration
4 years
Location
Davis Campus
(Brampton)
Trafalgar Campus
(Oakville)
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Overview
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Courses
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Admission Requirements
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Careers
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Degree Completion
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Fees & Financial Aid
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Learning Outcomes
This program was previously named Honours Bachelor of Applied Information Sciences (Information Systems Security).
Gain real-world cyber security experience.
Program Overview
Get a head start on your career
Sheridan's Honours Bachelor of Information Sciences (Cyber Security) program provides outstanding preparation for a rewarding career in this rapidly growing field. Our one-of-a-kind degree program has a stellar reputation among employers. With a Sheridan Cyber Security degree, you'll be prepared to join this exciting profession – and to get ahead in it.
Gain practical experience
Sheridan's Cyber Security degree program includes an internship of up to 28 weeks between Years 3 and 4. You'll acquire workplace skills and professional contacts while gaining real-world cyber security experience.
A curriculum for the real world
You'll advance from fundamental computer science principles to more specialized courses covering all aspects of cyber security, including:
- Computer security
- IS Intrusion detection and prevention
- Network security
- Ethical hacking
- Database security
Additional information
The classroom environment simulates workplace conditions via mobile computing. You'll work on a laptop and enjoy online access to lecture notes, assignments, and other subject material at all times, from any location. Students use mobile computing to collaborate on group projects, conduct web-based research and visit chat rooms.
Transfer students may be eligible to enter Year 2 or Year 3 of this program.
Ministry Consent
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 28, 2021 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).
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This program is PGWP-aligned.
Faculty
Faculty of Applied Science & Technology
Designation
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Duration
4 years (8 semesters)
Location
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Courses
Creative, innovative learning is at the core of all Sheridan’s courses. Here are the courses you’ll take in this program.
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Semester 1
CODE TITLE CREDITS INFO10111 Introduction to Cyber Security 3 PROG12974 Introduction to Programming (Python) 4 MATH14998 Computer Mathematics 1 4 TELE16048 Introduction to Communication Networks 3 SYST18713 Introduction to Linux Operating Systems 3 ENGL17889GD Composition and Rhetoric 3 Total credits: 20
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Semester 2
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Semester 3
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Semester 4
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Semester 5
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Semester 6
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Semester 7
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Semester 8
Courses subject to change.
Current students should refer to their Academic Requirements in myStudentCentre to track their academic progress and outstanding course requirements.
Find course details for electives:
Board Undergraduate Certificates
As a Sheridan degree student, you can earn a Board Undergraduate Certificate alongside your degree without taking any additional courses. Earn one of the following specialized credentials by completing a specific collection of electives as part of your program:
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This program is PGWP-aligned.
Faculty
Faculty of Applied Science & Technology
Designation
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Duration
4 years (8 semesters)
Location
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Admission Requirements
Program Eligibility
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:
- English, Grade 12 (ENG4U)
plus
- Any Grade 12 science (U or M) or Grade 12 Computer Science (U) or Grade 12 Computer Engineering Technology (U or M)
- Any Grade 12 mathematics (U)
- Three other Grade 12 credits (U or M)
- Minimum 65% overall average
or
- Two semesters of postsecondary education including required courses with a minimum 65% overall average
Applicant Selection
Eligible applicants will be selected on the basis of their previous academic achievement (the average of their six highest senior-level credits, including required courses).
Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program may be advised individually regarding other related programs.
English Language Proficiency
All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Sheridan's English Proficiency Requirements.
Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship
Sheridan is pleased to provide an Entrance Scholarship to select applicants in this degree program. View Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship details for eligibility criteria and more.
Book a campus tour
This program is PGWP-aligned.
Faculty
Faculty of Applied Science & Technology
Designation
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Duration
4 years (8 semesters)
Location
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Career Opportunities
Demand for professionals who hold an information systems security degree has more than doubled since 2000.
Recent graduates have moved into the following careers:
- Cyber Security Consultant
- Digital Forensics and E-discovery Professional
- Identity Management Expert
- Information Technology Risk Analyst
- IS Security Analyst
- IS Security Consultant
- IS Security Vulnerability Researcher
- Network Security Engineer
Book a campus tour
This program is PGWP-aligned.
Faculty
Faculty of Applied Science & Technology
Designation
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Duration
4 years (8 semesters)
Location
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Degree Completion
Honours Bachelor of Information Sciences (Cyber Security) – Direct Entry into Year 2
Program Code: PBISB
Duration: 14 weeks
Start Date: May
Campus: Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville)
Program information
This 14-week Information Sciences bridging program qualifies students to transfer into Year 2 of Sheridan's Honours Bachelor of Information Sciences (Cyber Security) degree program. This is a one-of-a-kind information science program with a stellar reputation among employers.
This bridging semester consists of four courses:
| Code | Title | Credits |
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| MATH14717 | Mathematics for Information Systems Security | 4 |
| INFO10111 | Introduction to Cyber Security | 3 |
| INFO40025 | Information Age Ethics | 3 |
| Degree Breadth Elective | 3 |
Total credits: 13
Courses subject to change. Please contact your faculty office to obtain your program map.
After completing the bridging semester, you'll be eligible to enrol in Year 2 of the degree as a full-time student. Once enrolled, you'll need to meet all remaining course requirements to earn your information science degree. You'll also be expected to meet any missing liberal arts breadth course requirements, at the bachelor degree level.
All students in this information science program work on laptop computers and have online access, 24/7, to lecture notes, assignments, presentations and other course material. Students are able to collaborate on group projects from home.
Students who apply for the bridging semester to Year 2 of this information science program may be considered for a needs-based bursary. For more information about this or any other Sheridan bursaries or scholarships, visit Financial Aid & Awards.
Admission requirements
To be eligible for bridging into Year 2, you must hold a two-year diploma in Computer Systems Technician, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering Technician, Computer Science Technician or Telecommunications Technician and have a cumulative average of at least 65% in core courses.
Applicants who have completed the first year of computer-related programs at the university level with a cumulative average of 65% in core courses will also be eligible for admission into the bridging program.
If your transcript is older than four years, you may be required to demonstrate industry currency through relevant experience.
Honours Bachelor of Information Sciences (Cyber Security) – Direct Entry into Year 3
Program Code: PBSSB
Duration: 14 weeks
Start Date: May
Campus: Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville)
Program information
This 14-week bridging program qualifies students to transfer into Year 3 of Sheridan's Honours Bachelor of Information Sciences (Cyber Security) program. This is a one-of-a-kind information science degree program with a stellar reputation among employers.
The bridging semester consists of six courses:
| Code | Title | Credits |
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| MATH14717 | Mathematics for Information Systems Security | 4 |
| INFO19999 | Information Systems Security Overview | 4 |
| INFO37721 | Information Systems Forensics and Investigation | 3 |
| INFO40025 | Information Age Ethics | 3 |
| PROG20025 | Algorithm Development and Data Structures | 4 |
| SYST27198 | CPU Architecture and Assembly Programming Language | 4 |
Total credits: 22
Courses subject to change. Please contact your faculty office to obtain your program map.
After completing the bridging semester, you'll be eligible to enrol in Year 3 of the information science degree 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.
Admission requirements
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.
How to apply
Sheridan students and recent graduates
Apply through myStudentCentre: If you've recently been enrolled in a Sheridan program (Fall 2021 or later), you can apply directly to Sheridan through our internal application process on myStudentCentre. (In your dashboard, select the "Registration Status" tile and then "Apply to new program" to get started.) To apply as a Degree Completion student, submit an application using the appropriate program code (PBISB for graduates of an eligible 2-year diploma; PBSSB for graduates of an eligible 3-year advanced diploma).
Graduates from other institutions
Apply through ontariocolleges.ca: If you're new to Sheridan, you'll need to apply through ontariocolleges.ca. To apply as a Degree Completion student, submit an application using the appropriate program code (PBISB for graduates of an eligible 2-year diploma; PBSSB for graduates of an eligible 3-year advanced diploma).
Contact us
Have a question about degree completion? Please get in touch – we're happy to help!
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This program is PGWP-aligned.
Faculty
Faculty of Applied Science & Technology
Designation
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Duration
4 years (8 semesters)
Location
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Program Fees
Fees shown here are estimates only. Fees are in Canadian dollars and include tuition, health insurance and ancillary charges.
The fees shown here are for the 2025–2026 academic year, and are subject to change. The fees displayed are for the first two (2) academic semesters of study at Sheridan unless otherwise noted; fees for subsequent semesters are not reflected on this website.
Fees for Canadian students
$8,132.50Notes: Co-op students must pay an additional fee of $535 in the term prior to each co-op work term.
Fees for International students
$22,990.31Financial Aid & Awards
Your education is a big investment, and we're here to help! Keep an eye on our Financial Aid & Awards page for regular updates, and check out these important links:
- Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
- Scholarships, awards and bursaries
- Work Study Assistance Program
International Entrance Scholarship
International students beginning their full-time postsecondary studies at Sheridan may receive an entrance scholarship. A separate application is not required. Visit the International Entrance Scholarship page for details.
Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship
Sheridan is pleased to provide an entrance scholarship in the amount of $1,500 to select applicants in this degree program. A minimum GPA of 80% is required in order to be considered. Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. View Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship details for additional eligibility criteria and more.
Book a campus tour
This program is PGWP-aligned.
Faculty
Faculty of Applied Science & Technology
Designation
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Duration
4 years (8 semesters)
Location
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will have demonstrated the ability to:
- Manage the security lifecycle of computer systems, databases and networks, which includes analysis, design and maintenance.
- Develop, secure and maintain computer systems and networks to meet user requirements.
- Use computer architecture and operating systems design principles, and theory of algorithms and data structures in security related projects.
- Create secure software applications using object-oriented, structured, scripting and low-level programming techniques and software engineering methodologies, which pertain to development, testing and documentation activities.
- Perform code analysis and testing for security weaknesses.
- Apply security and threat analysis and auditing procedures and perform security vulnerability assessments.
- Solve information systems security problems through the development and implementation of security policies and techniques.
- Implement formal information systems security protocols and methodologies.
- Evaluate the strength and quality of cryptographic components using cryptographic algorithms and techniques.
- Perform digital forensics analysis and collect electronic evidence respecting all best practices in the field including proper maintenance of the chain of evidence for investigation purposes.
- Perform network intrusion detection and penetration testing using software tools that integrate to create an Intrusion Detection System (IDS).
- Demonstrate professionalism and the highest ethical standards and criteria in their professional practice.
- Reframe information, ideas, and concepts using narrative, visual, numerical and symbolic representations.
- Communicate effectively in a format appropriate to the needs of diverse audiences and subject matter.
Book a campus tour
This program is PGWP-aligned.
Faculty
Faculty of Applied Science & Technology
Designation
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Duration
4 years (8 semesters)
Location
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Program availability
Domestic
International
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Full-time 4 years Program code: PBAIS
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| Sep 2025 | Davis Campus (Brampton) |
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Domestic Available
International Available
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| Sep 2025 | Trafalgar Campus (Oakville) |
In Person
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Domestic Available
International Available
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| Jan 2026 | Davis Campus (Brampton) |
In Person
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Domestic Available
International Available
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| Jan 2026 | Trafalgar Campus (Oakville) |
In Person
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Domestic Available
International Available
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Prepare for success in an in-demand industry
Sheridan's Honours BAISc program gets you ready to work in the in-demand information systems security industry. With small classes, unique and relevant courses not found in other programs, and an eight-month co-op term that gives you hands-on job experience, you’ll be ready to launch a successful career.
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