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Master of Information Systems Assurance Management Concordia University of Edmonton, Canada
CAD 26170
Annual Tuition Fee
CAD 100
Application Fee
24 months
Duration
6
IELTS
80
TOEFL
60%
Min GPA
Program Overview
The need for information systems and security professionals is growing along with increasing reliance of businesses and governments on the technology. The demand for information systems security and assurance professionals shows no end in sight. Our programs maintain a sharp focus on the needs of employers and changes in industry. Make information security and assurance your choice and join a growing field.
The Assurance program focuses on the business aspect of IT and prospective candidates are expected to have a background in both technology and accounting/finance. You may be required to take additional courses as a probationary student in the program if you do not have all of the MISAM prerequisite courses but are otherwise admissible.
Program Objectives
- To understand the process of auditing and in-depth knowledge of information systems auditing and general understanding of financial auditing.
- To gain first-hand experience in conducting risk based information systems audits and in communicating the results to the enterprise.
- To identify sources of risk for the loss of enterprise information and to develop methods of the financial resources available to mitigate these risks and provide assurance.
- To gain a deep knowledge and appreciation of the role governance plays in the success of public and private sector organizations.
- To understand the role of information systems security in relation to the other business assurance processes in an enterprise.
- To develop a plan for the enterprise to recover from disasters and to test the plan in order to ensure that the plan is ready to be implemented when needed.
- To investigate information systems security incidents and develop and implement solutions to recover or minimize any loss of information.
- To develop an appropriate information security framework for an enterprise, including plans and policies which reflect recognized international standards from implementing security policy (based on identifying stakeholders, security teams and infrastructure, data resource owners, data custodians, and audit methods used to determine compliance).
Additional Information
Program Level Master's Degree
College/University Processing Time 30 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 Minimum Listening - 6.0 Minimum Reading - 6.0 Minimum Writing - 6.0 Minimum Speaking - 6.0
- TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80
- PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 54
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Four-year Bachelor’s degree from a recognized educational institution, preferably in Business/Management, Accounting, Management of Information Systems or Computing Science.
- Students with a three-year degree (for example, Concordia University of Edmonton’s three-year BSc) may be admissible but may be required to take qualifying courses.
- A 3.0 GPA on at least two courses in financial accounting (one introductory and one intermediate) and one course in management accounting.
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Tuition Fee
The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.
Average Tuition Fee Per Year
26170
Tuition Fee
(CAD)
CAD 100
Application Fee
(CAD)
11000 Per year
Average Cost of Living
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Scholarships
University Entrance Scholarship:
Category: High School
Value: Variable
Application Deadline: Variable
The University Entrance Scholarship program provides guaranteed renewable scholarships to high school students who present a minimum award average of 75%. Scholarships vary in value according to the applicant's award average.
Award Average | Scholarship Value | Value over 4 years |
95% or higher | $5,000 | $20,000 |
90% – 94.9% | $3,750 | $15,000 |
85% – 89.9% | $2,000 | $8,000 |
80% – 84.9% | $1,500 | $6,000 |
75% – 79.9% | $1,000 | $4,000 |
The final award average that determines the scholarship amount is calculated on the five academic subjects including English and the four highest eligible courses for your program from Groups A, B, or C.
Note: For students admitted using a Group D course, an award calculation using eligible courses from Group A, B, or C will be used to determine eligibility.
Program | Program Courses used for Entrance Scholarship Calculations |
Bachelor of Arts | English Language Arts 30-1, four subjects from Group A, B and/or C. A maximum of two Group B subjects. Two courses from the same second language cannot be used to meet more than one Group A subject requirement. |
Bachelor of Science | English Language Arts 30-1; Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2; two subjects from Group C; one subject from Group A, B or C |
Bachelor of Management | English Language Arts 30-1; Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2; three subjects from Groups A, B or C. A maximum of one subject from Group B may be presented |
Bachelor of Management & Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Dual Degrees Program | English Language Arts 30-1; Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2; two subjects from Group C; one subject from Group A, B or C |
To become eligible for University Entrance Scholarships, applicants must be:
- Entering their first-year of post-secondary study directly from high school. Concordia will also consider applicants who have:
- Taken time off between high school and post-secondary studies
- Completed university-level credits while in high school.
- Attended a non-accredited program at a post-secondary institution and earned 9 or less transfer credits (e.g. bible school).Applicants who enrolled in a post-secondary institution after the completion of high school are not eligible.
- Enrolled in a degree program in Arts, Management or Science.
- Registered in a minimum of 80% of a full-course load (12 credits) in each semester. Recipients whose registration drops below the required 80% minimum will immediately forfeit their scholarship.
How do I apply?
There is no separate application required. Concordia identifies eligible students through the admission process, choosing from those who submit their admission Application Forms and final (interim) high school transcripts before the appropriate deadline. Eligible scholarship recipients are sent a preliminary scholarship offer notification letter.
How do I renew my scholarship?
To renew scholarships in subsequent years, students must:
- Be registered in a minimum 80% of a full-course load (12 credits) in each subsequent semester.
- Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.2 for all scholarships valued below $3,750 or a minimum GPA of 3.5 for scholarships valued $3,750 or greater during the fall and winter semesters for the September intake, or the winter and subsequent fall semester for the January intake. Courses completed in Spring and Summer Sessions are not included in the GPA calculation.
The renewal period shall not exceed the length of the student’s degree program. Students who lose their scholarship entitlement due to reduced course load or low GPA may have their scholarship reinstated following an academic period of study that satisfies the registration and GPA requirements. However, their eligibility period will not be extended.
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