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Cyber Security, Honours Bachelor of Information Sciences at Sheridan College
Bachelor's degree · Faculty of Applied Science and Technology · Davis Campus (Brampton); Trafalgar Campus (Oakville) campus
Program code: PBAIS, PBCS2B, PBCS3B
What do you need to get into Sheridan Cyber Security, Honours Bachelor of Information Sciences?
What courses do you need?
As the college's page lists them. A U (university preparation) course counts where a C (college preparation) course is asked for.
- Required
- ENG4U
- 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 Math (U)
- Three other Grade 12 credits (U or M)
What else each course keeps open: ENG4U
How much does Sheridan Cyber Security, Honours Bachelor of Information Sciences cost?
For a student from Ontario, at this year's prices. Food after first year, transit and personal spending are left out.
- Tuition and fees
- $8,500 first year, $34,100 in allThe college prints them as one figure
- Residence and meals
- $9,300 to $9,900 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $36,800 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Toronto, $1,023 a month
What do graduates earn, and are they working?
Pay is what Ontario bachelor's degree graduates in computer and information sciences and support services earned, the class of 2019 (2021 and 2024), from Statistics Canada, in 2024 dollars. It is for the whole field across Ontario, not this college alone. Working rates come from Ontario's survey of college graduates, six months after graduating.
What careers does Sheridan Cyber Security, Honours Bachelor of Information Sciences lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- Web DeveloperBuild the websites and web apps people use every day. A cheap way into tech, and a crowded one.$80kTypical pay1 to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- IT Support TechnicianFix the laptop, reset the password, get the office printing again. The fastest way into an IT (information technology) career, and the ladder everyone else climbed.$65kTypical pay1 to 2 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Network AdministratorKeep the wires, Wi-Fi and firewalls running so everyone else can work. A 2-year diploma and one big certification get you in.$75kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Business AnalystThe translator between the people who need software and the people who build it. A business or IT (information technology) degree and a talent for asking questions.$94kTypical pay3 to 5 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Cloud EngineerBuild and run the rented computers, storage and networks that most software now lives on. Certifications count for more than your degree.$96kTypical pay3 to 6 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Cybersecurity AnalystWatch for attacks and stop them. High pay, real shortage, and the government is one of the biggest employers.$103kTypical pay2 to 6 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
Where else can you study computing and IT?
The same field at other colleges, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Animation and Game DevelopmentLoyalist, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $2,777 |
| Applied Artificial IntelligenceGeorgian, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | Not published |
| Artificial Intelligence (AI): Software Engineering TechnicianLambton, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $4,250 |
| Artificial Intelligence: Honours BachelorDurham, Ontario | 65% minimum average | $6,481 |
| Artificial Intelligence: Software Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op)Centennial, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $3,176 |
| Baccalauréat en informatiqueBoréal, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $6,481 |
| Baccalauréat spécialisé en informatiqueBoréal, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $6,481 |
| Bachelor of Applied ComputingCambrian, Ontario | 65% minimum average | Not published |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: sheridancollege.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Residence: sheridancollege.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
Careerhelp is not affiliated with Sheridan College. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.