Master of Information Systems Security Management is a master's degree in Cyber Security programme offered by Concordia University of Edmonton in Edmonton, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 1,153 per credit (CAD 771 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Cyber Security
Duration: 2 years
Local tuition: CAD 771 / credit
International tuition: CAD 1,153 / credit
Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Master of Information Systems Security Management is a graduate program in Concordia's Faculty of Management focused on developing leadership capacity in cybersecurity, combining technical grounding with organizational leadership skills. It runs as a two-year program that can be completed in 20 months, offered either through synchronous online cohort classes or in person on the Edmonton campus, with full-time and part-time evening options available to students across Canada. Coursework emphasizes real-world projects and simulations intended to prepare graduates to move into leadership roles. Graduates are positioned to pursue industry certifications such as CISSP and CISM, though these require separate registration and examination through their respective certifying bodies. The program is designed for working IT professionals seeking career advancement into cybersecurity leadership, as well as career-changers moving into the field, and its scheduling and online cohort option are structured to accommodate students who are employed while studying.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Applicants need an undergraduate degree from a recognized institution, normally a four-year Bachelor's in computing science, IT or MIS (a relevant three-year degree may be admissible with qualifying coursework), and an admission grade point average of 3.0 on Concordia's 4-point scale on the most recent 60 credits; a resume and a security clearance are required, and admission is competitive since meeting the minimum does not guarantee a place. The Faculty of Graduate Studies' English Language Requirement applies: IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80 (PBT 550), MELAB 85, or Pearson PTE Academic 54.
Application Details
Application Deadline:Fall-semester intake: application and interim documents due April 1, final documents April 15, for both domestic and international applicants (2026-2027 graduate deadlines table; this covers Fall 2026 entry, already begun - next cycle dates not yet separately published).
