Program Overview

Introduction to the Infrastructure Protection and International Security Program

The Infrastructure Protection and International Security (IPIS) program is an interdisciplinary graduate program that combines the core principles of critical infrastructure engineering and multi-hazard threat risk assessment with an awareness of geopolitical challenges and policy frameworks. This unique program is designed to bridge the gaps between engineering and international affairs, offering a comprehensive approach to protecting national critical infrastructure systems.

Program Overview

The IPIS program is a collaborative effort between the Faculty of Engineering and Design and the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, housed within the Faculty of Public Affairs. This partnership enables the program to deliver a well-rounded education that combines knowledge from both engineering and social science.

Program Degrees

The IPIS program offers three unique degrees:

• Master of Infrastructure Protection and International Security
• Master of Engineering in Infrastructure Protection and International Security
• Graduate Diploma in Infrastructure and International Security

Program Vision and Objectives

The vision of the IPIS program is to offer a unique and elite graduate program that attracts dedicated and motivated engineers and policy analysts who share a common interest in protecting the nation's critical infrastructure. The program aims to ensure excellence at all levels, including the quality of academic offerings and the preservation of the integrity of the IPIS program. The primary objective is to provide safe, secure, and sustainable critical infrastructure protection through public and private partnerships.

Program Outcomes

The IPIS program provides students with well-rounded training and education that combines knowledge from both engineering and social science. Upon completion of the program, students are prepared to:

• Assess the state of critical infrastructure systems in Canada and abroad
• Learn and apply strategies to protect such systems from natural hazards and conflict
• Develop mitigation strategies to minimize damage to critical infrastructure systems through engineering design and policy alternatives

Conclusion

The Infrastructure Protection and International Security program is a unique and interdisciplinary graduate program that offers a comprehensive approach to protecting national critical infrastructure systems. With its collaborative partnership between engineering and international affairs, the program provides students with a well-rounded education that combines knowledge from both fields, preparing them for careers in critical infrastructure protection and international security.