{"id":214497,"date":"2026-02-17T09:50:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T14:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/17\/concordia-launches-two-undergraduate-programs-in-cybersecurity-news\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T10:10:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T15:10:10","slug":"concordia-launches-two-undergraduate-programs-in-cybersecurity-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/17\/concordia-launches-two-undergraduate-programs-in-cybersecurity-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Concordia launches two undergraduate programs in cybersecurity | News"},"content":{"rendered":"

Concordia launches two undergraduate programs in cybersecurity | News<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.concordia.ca\/news\/stories\/2026\/02\/17\/concordia-launches-two-undergraduate-programs-in-cybersecurity.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Publish Date: 2026-02-17 09:50:00<\/a><\/p>\n

Source Domain: www.concordia.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

Concordia has launched two new undergraduate programs in cybersecurity, giving students a clear choice between a science- or engineering-based path into one of Canada\u2019s fastest-growing fields. Applications are now open for students looking to begin their studies in fall 2026.<\/p>\n

Offered by the Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science, the new Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Cybersecurity and Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Cybersecurity are designed to meet urgent workforce needs in Quebec and across Canada, where tens of thousands of cybersecurity roles remain unfilled. The programs are offered by the Concordia Institute for Information Systems Engineering, which has been offering cybersecurity education at the graduate level for 20 years and is expected to adopt a new department name after the programs launch.<\/p>\n

From protecting personal data to securing critical infrastructure such as power grids, transportation systems and public services, cybersecurity has become a national priority.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese programs respond directly to the scale and complexity of today\u2019s cyber threats,\u201d says Chun Wang, chair of the institute. \u201cThey offer two complementary pathways to build the skills needed to protect the digital systems and services our society depends on.\u201d<\/p>\n

Two pathways into cybersecurity<\/h3>\n

Students can now choose the path that best matches their interests and career goals. The BSc offers a shorter, focused route into technical and analytical roles, while the BEng provides a broader engineering foundation and access to professional licensure.<\/p>\n

The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity is a focused program that can be completed in three or four years. It is designed for students who want a direct and accelerated entry into the field. The curriculum emphasizes cybersecurity theory and practice, including secure software development, security management, network security, security auditing and more. Graduates are prepared for technical and strategic roles or…<\/p>\n

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