At Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in Calgary, Canada, Bachelor of Technology – Cyber Security is offered as a bachelor's degree in Cyber Security programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 55,740 per year (CAD 22,140 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Cyber Security
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 22,140 / year
International tuition: CAD 55,740 / year
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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This two-year Bachelor of Technology degree with a major in Cyber Security covers cybersecurity principles, network security, operating systems, and cryptography basics. Students learn to anticipate, detect, and mitigate cyber threats through an industry-driven curriculum covering both defensive and offensive security technologies, including vulnerability assessment, incident management, and evaluation of emerging threat risks. The program emphasizes critical thinking, strategic communication, and a service-oriented approach to cybersecurity practice. An optional 10-to-12-week co-op or work-integrated learning term is available between years one and two. Admission requires completion of a SAIT information technology diploma, such as Information Systems Security, Information Technology Services, or Information Technology with a Network Systems, Computer Systems, or Telecommunications major, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.3 (67% or C+). The program is delivered in person at SAIT's Main Campus and accepts international applicants, meeting the field-of-study requirement for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:2.30 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Admission requires a SAIT information technology diploma or equivalent from an accredited post-secondary institution, with a minimum 2.3 cumulative GPA (67% or C+). Qualifying diplomas include Information Systems Security, Information Technology Services, and Information Technology with a Network Systems, Computer Systems, or Telecommunications major. SAIT accepts recognised high school course equivalents for applicants educated outside Alberta, and applicants educated outside Canada must provide an international document assessment showing they meet the program admission requirements. All applicants, including those educated in Canada, must demonstrate English language proficiency before admission (SAIT admissions, English Proficiency). SAIT's institution-wide scale accepts IELTS Academic at 6.0 in each skill, TOEFL iBT at a total score of 4.5 with a 4.5 minimum per section, PTE Academic at 53, the Duolingo English Test at 115 overall with 95 minimum per sub-score, and CAEL at 60 overall with 60 in each skill, among other accepted tests.
