Overview

Program Description

You will learn the fundamentals of designing and analyzing robust personal, enterprise and web-based IT security systems. Students graduating from the Information Security program at Red River College Polytechnic will be well positioned to enter into and succeed in the information security field in Manitoba and across North America.

Who Should Enrol?

This Information Security program at Red River College Polytechnic has been designed for students wanting to prepare for an exciting career in information security (including network and web security) and protection. Consider this program if you have prior education in an information technology related field (required) and prior work experience in a related role (recommended).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Security Fundamentals

Cryptography

Network Infrastructures

Practical Linux and Python

Project Management for Information Technology

Implementing Security Infrastructure

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00

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More details

Applications are accepted year-round.

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Winnipeg, Canada

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Cyber Security View 30 other Masters in Information Technology (IT) in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit proof of graduation from or enrolment in a certificate, diploma or degree related to Information Technology from a recognized post-secondary institution including:

Red River College’s Business Information Technology Program

Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology Cyber Defence and Cloud Administration Diploma Program

Computer Science Degree

Computer Engineering Degree

Degree in Mathematics – Minor in Computer Science

Degree in Applied Mathematics – Minor in Computer Science

Your education must include the following topics:

Two levels of programming in any one language (introductory and intermediate)

Databases, the relational model and SQL

Web programming using page development tools such as HTML, CSS, PHP, Javascript, JSON, etc

Operating systems (Windows and Linux/Unix)

Networking covering IP addressing, the OSI model, and in-class hands on experience with routers and switches

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

17413 CAD / year

≈ 17413 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10515 CAD / year

≈ 10515 CAD / year

Living costs

Winnipeg

Canada

1056 - 1650 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Program Description

Who Should Enrol?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Winnipeg

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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