At Humber College in Toronto, Canada, Master of Computer Science - Cybersecurity Operations and Management is offered as a master's degree in Cyber Security programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered in a hybrid format. Tuition for international students is CAD 24,180 per year (CAD 9,459 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Cyber Security
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: Hybrid
Local tuition: CAD 9,459 / year
International tuition: CAD 24,180 / year
Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This applied master's degree at Humber Polytechnic's Faculty of Applied Sciences & Technology combines advanced technical cybersecurity training with strategic management education. Developed in collaboration with industry leaders, the curriculum spans integrated infrastructure cybersecurity, advanced network security, secure software development, post-quantum cryptography, ethics and governance frameworks, privacy engineering and cloud security architecture. Described by Humber as Ontario's first applied master's degree in this specialized field, the program is structured so that research and scholarly work address real-world cybersecurity challenges facing organizations, rather than following a purely academic research model. Delivery is block-based, with sections offered on campus and online depending on intake. It suits computing or technology graduates seeking leadership roles in cybersecurity operations, combining hands-on technical depth with governance, risk and management skills relevant to organizations navigating current and emerging security threats.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:70.00 / %
Admission Requirements: This Master of Computer Science programme requires a four-year honours degree, or equivalent, from a recognized institution in computer science, information technology, software, computer engineering or a closely related subject, with a minimum overall CGPA of a B (70 to 74 per cent), either overall or within the final two years of the degree. Applicants short of the academic threshold may still be considered on a combination of academic and industry experience, submitting transcripts, a resume detailing relevant work experience, and a letter of interest. Applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber's English Language Proficiency Policy: IELTS Academic overall 6.5 with no band below 6.0, TOEFL iBT 88 (minimum 22 per skill), PTE Academic 61-64, Duolingo English Test 125+, or CAEL overall 70. Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international credentials require a WES course-by-course evaluation.
Application Details
Start Date:September, January, May
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants (Canadian citizens, permanent residents, protected persons) apply via ontariocolleges.ca. For Fall 2027 entry, applications open early October 2026, with Humber offers beginning as early as November 2026. Highly competitive programs use an equal-consideration deadline of 1 February 2027: applications received by then are assessed together with no earlier offers; later applications are reviewed first-come, first-served while space remains. Fall 2027 offer acceptance is due 1 May 2027. International applicants apply directly through the Humber Web Application and are reviewed on a rolling basis, up to one year before their intended start term; no fixed international deadline is published, and applying for a study permit 3-5 months before the start date is recommended. No separate Winter/Spring institution-wide dates are published. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
