Masters in Cybersecurity

Simon Fraser University (Canada) · 8888 University Dr, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6, Canada

About University:

Simon Fraser University (SFU) is a public research university in British Columbia, Canada, with three campuses: Burnaby (main campus), Surrey, and Vancouver. The 170-hectare (420-acre) main Burnaby campus on Burnaby Mountain, located 20 kilometres (12 mi) from downtown Vancouver, was established in 1965 and comprises more than 30,000 students and 160,000 alumni. The university was created in an effort to expand higher education across Canada.

SFU is a member of multiple national and international higher education associations, including the Association of Commonwealth Universities, International Association of Universities, and Universities Canada. SFU has also partnered with other universities and agencies to operate joint research facilities such as the TRIUMF, Canada's national laboratory for particle and nuclear physics, which houses the world's largest cyclotron, and Bamfield Marine Station, a major centre for teaching and research in marine biology.

Undergraduate and graduate programs at SFU operate on a year-round, three-semester schedule. Consistently ranked as Canada's top comprehensive university and named to the Times Higher Education list of 100 world universities under 50, SFU is also the first Canadian member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the world's largest college sports association.In 2015, SFU became the second Canadian university to receive accreditation from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.SFU faculty and alumni have won 43 fellowships to the Royal Society of Canada, three Rhodes Scholarships and one Pulitzer Prize. Among the list of alumni includes two former premiers of British Columbia, Gordon Campbell and Ujjal Dosanjh, owner of the Vancouver Canucks NHL team, Francesco Aquilini, Prime Minister of Lesotho, Pakalitha Mosisili, director at the Max Planck Institute, Robert Turner, and humanitarian and cancer research activist, Terry Fox.

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About University:

Simon Fraser University (SFU) is a public research university in British Columbia, Canada, with three campuses: Burnaby (main campus), Surrey, and Vancouver. The 170-hectare (420-acre) main Burnaby campus on Burnaby Mountain, located 20 kilometres (12 mi) from downtown Vancouver, was established in 1965 and comprises more than 30,000 students and 160,000 alumni. The university was created in an effort to expand higher education across Canada.

SFU is a member of multiple national and international higher education associations, including the Association of Commonwealth Universities, International Association of Universities, and Universities Canada. SFU has also partnered with other universities and agencies to operate joint research facilities such as the TRIUMF, Canada's national laboratory for particle and nuclear physics, which houses the world's largest cyclotron, and Bamfield Marine Station, a major centre for teaching and research in marine biology.

Undergraduate and graduate programs at SFU operate on a year-round, three-semester schedule. Consistently ranked as Canada's top comprehensive university and named to the Times Higher Education list of 100 world universities under 50, SFU is also the first Canadian member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the world's largest college sports association.In 2015, SFU became the second Canadian university to receive accreditation from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.SFU faculty and alumni have won 43 fellowships to the Royal Society of Canada, three Rhodes Scholarships and one Pulitzer Prize. Among the list of alumni includes two former premiers of British Columbia, Gordon Campbell and Ujjal Dosanjh, owner of the Vancouver Canucks NHL team, Francesco Aquilini, Prime Minister of Lesotho, Pakalitha Mosisili, director at the Max Planck Institute, Robert Turner, and humanitarian and cancer research activist, Terry Fox.

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Program Details:

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Institute

Faculty of Applied Science

Degree

Masters

Duration

1.5 years

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Cybersecurity

Expense

Living Expenses

CAD 25000

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

CAD 6200

Tuition Fee (International)

CAD 6200

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

TOEFL

93

IELTS

7

Undergrad GPA

3

PTE

65

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  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)

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    An up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV) outlining your academic achievements and professional experience. You should include information about any scholarly work you have carried out. You should also include noteworthy volunteer work, scholarships and awards, and anything else that would make you a great candidate for the program.

  • Degree Certificate

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    Students applying to this program must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science or a related field. a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or 3.33 on a 4.33 scale (B+) based on the last 60 credits of undergraduate courses. All graduate work is also considered.

  • Degree Transcript

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    Applicants are required to upload digital transcripts (e.g. scanned copy, photocopy, etc.) showing course titles and grading scales as part of the online application. Please note that all transcripts uploaded by applicants are considered unofficial.

  • Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

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    Three reference letters from professors, employers, and/or mentors who can speak to your suitability for the program. Your referees must have a strictly professional relationship with you (no friends, family members, etc.). We are looking for evidence of your academic ability, professionalism, related work experience, and any other information that would make you a strong candidate for the Master of Science in Professional Computer Science.

  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)

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    Your statement of purpose is your chance to explain why you would be an excellent candidate for the program by highlighting your strengths, aspirations, and anything else that might set you apart from other applicants. You can also use your statement of purpose to indicate the foundational knowledge you possess that will make you a suitable candidate for this program (please see here for more information). The statement of purpose should be no longer than two pages double-spaced.

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