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Master of Cybersecurity and Threat Intelligence (MCTI)

The University of Guelph offers a Master of Cybersecurity and Threat Intelligence (MCTI) program, which is Canada's only one-year Master's program focusing on Threat Intelligence. This program aims to create the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.

Program Overview

The MCTI program is a course-based program that strongly connects to local industry and career opportunities. Graduates of the program will become leaders in security analysis and design, threat intelligence, penetration testing and malware analytics, cryptography engineering, and digital forensics.

Program Details

• The program is offered by the College of Computational, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences, School of Computer Science.
• The program is delivered on-campus.
• The program starts in Fall, Winter, and Summer semesters.
• The program length is 12-24 months.
• The program load is part-time or full-time.

Career Opportunities

MCTI graduates enter exciting careers in a growing field that is advancing research and playing a major role in industry and consumer products around the world. Some career options include:

• Security Architect
• Security Engineers
• Security Analyst
• Penetration Tester
• Forensic Analyst
• System Administrator
• Cybersecurity Consultant
• Vulnerability Analyst

Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet the following minimum admission requirements:

• A four-year honours degree in computer science or computer engineering (or related discipline), or a four-year honours degree in another discipline with a minor in computer science or computer engineering (or related discipline).
• Relevant experience or background knowledge of Data Communication and Networking and Computer Programming.
• A minimum average of 75% (B) during the previous two years of full-time study.
• English proficiency test results (if applicable).

Application and Program Timing

• Full-time and part-time admission to the MCTI program is available in the Fall, Winter, and Summer semesters.
• The official deadlines for domestic applicants are July 31 for Fall, November 30 for Winter, and April 30 for Summer.
• The official deadlines for international applicants are February 28 for Fall, June 30 for Winter, and October 31 for Summer.

Tuition Fees and Cost of Living

• For information on the fee structure for full-time and part-time tuition, please visit the University of Guelph's website.
• More information on the cost of living in Guelph can be found on the University's website.

Additional Admissions Information for International Students

• Applications from international students are welcomed.
• A valid English proficiency test is required for applicants whose first language is not English.
• Academic credentials must be compared using the International Credentials Guide to determine grade equivalency.

Scholarships and Funding

• The Master of Cybersecurity and Threat Intelligence at the University of Guelph is a self-funded program.
• To assist with financial planning, please consult the available graduate scholarships and the University's cost of living/tuition guide.

Quality and Industry Relevance of the MCTI Curriculum

• The curriculum for the MCTI program is unique in its core focus on highly desirable and diverse security skills.
• The innovative curriculum is complemented with experiential learning opportunities developed in support of this proposed program.
• A Cybersecurity Advisory Committee, consisting of partners from the industry, has been formed to provide feedback on curriculum and other potential areas of program improvement.

Laptop Requirements

• Students must bring their own laptop configured according to the specified instructions.
• The laptop must meet the minimum requirements, including a 64-bit Intel i5/i7 processor, 32 GB of RAM, and a USB 3.0 Type-A port.

Facilities

• The MCTI program is made possible through in-kind investments of upwards of $2 million by industry partners.
• The experiential learning will leverage open-source and proprietary security software from industry partners.
• The experiential learning takes place in a new state-of-the-art cybersecurity teaching lab.