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Master of Professional Studies in Informatics with Concentration in Information Security Management

Northeastern University - Toronto Campus

Canada,Ontario

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 24,255/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 137 FREE

Application Fee

Jan 2027

Apply Date

Canada, Ontario

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1898

Total Students: 19,900 +

Int. Students: 7,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

First Canadian Place, 100 King St W Suite 4620, Toronto, ON M5X 1E2, Canada

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Professional Studies in Informatics with Concentration in Information Security Management

Program Overview

The Master of Professional Studies in Informatics prepares you to excel in the fast-growing and dynamic field of informatics.

In today’s technology-driven information economy, informatics—the analysis and design of how human beings interact with information—has applications across many industries, including healthcare, consulting, education, finance, manufacturing, and communications. From designing human-centered information systems to handling data and information security and creating mobile applications, informatics professionals bring technical expertise to bear on a wide range of challenges involving the usability, reliability, privacy, safety, and security of information.

This program prepares students to be successful for IT applications and management positions through a balanced curriculum that combines information science knowledge and technical skills training with an understanding of business fundamentals and strategic thinking regarding IT innovation. By connecting computing skills and applications to real-world challenges of information strategy, data governance, ethics, and business intelligence, students earn competency in the areas of information technology management, system design and development, information security, human-computer interaction, data analytics, cloud computing and web services, and enterprise architecture.

Program Objectives

Gain a strategic framework for aligning competitive strategies, core competencies, and information systems
Examine concepts, architectures, protocols, standards, and security models for digital networks
Acquire tools and techniques for effectively managing small, medium, and large programming projects
Learn how to adopt a multidisciplinary approach to research and analysis
Understand what is required to research, identify, design, implement, secure, and manage technology
Explore cutting-edge software principles and programming techniques

Concentration: Information Security Management
Information security management ensures and protects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and information assets from threats and vulnerability. This concentration prepares students for a range of security-related career roles, such as security analysts, audit and compliance specialists, and security managers.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

21 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Backlogs Allowed

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2027		Open
sep 2026		Closed

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 137 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 24,255 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Northeastern University - Toronto Campus

CAD 22,895 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

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

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - 6 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79.0 Minimum Writing - 20.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 53.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 105.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Fall 2026 Scholarship:

Northeastern University, the leader in experiential learning, and its global campus network is proud to announce generous scholarships and awards to Indian students pursuing graduate degrees.
Please see the outline of the Fall 2026 scholarships and awards. Admitted students will be automatically considered for college-level scholarships upon admission, as well as campus-level scholarship opportunities.

Scholarships and Awards for International Students

International Impact Award:	Students with Indian citizenship will be eligible for a 5% tuition award.
International Academic Excellence Scholarship:	Scholarship value: 10% of tuition Academic requirement: GPA 3.5 or higher Applicable colleges: College of Engineering, Khoury College of Computer Sciences, D’Amore-McKim School of Business, and College of Science
College of Professional Studies Leaders and Scholars Awards:	Scholarship value: 5 to 15% of tuition (stackable up to 50% of tuition) Academic requirement: GPA 3.5 or higher: 15%, GPA 3.0 to 3.49: 10%, GPA below 3.0 or no GPA available: 5%
Khoury College of Computer Sciences Network Scholarships:	Scholarship value: 15 to 25% of tuition (stackable up to 50% of tuition) Academic requirement: GPA 3.5 or higher: 25%, GPA 3.49 or below: 15% Available campuses: All campuses, except Toronto and Boston
College of Engineering Network Scholarships:	Scholarship value: 25% of tuition (stackable up to 50% of tuition) Available campuses: All campuses, except Portland and Boston
College of Social Sciences and Humanities Network Scholarships:	Scholarship value: 25 to 40% of tuition (stackable up to 50% of tuition) Available campuses: Arlington, Oakland, Seattle, and Portland

Student Visa For Canada

Any student who wishes to study in Canada requires a student visa. Some of the essential information for the application process is given below.

When Should I Apply?

4 to 6 months

Ideally, one should apply for the study permit at least 4 to 6 months before the commencement of your course/program.

Bank Account

No Need!

There is no need for a blocked bank account to apply for a student visa to Canada.

Duration of visa

Course Duration + 3 Months

The student visa is valid for the entire period of your course plus three months.

Time to Wait for Visa

35 Days

It takes time. It might take up to 35 days post your interview for the application process to complete and for you to finally receive your visa.

Appointment

Required

It varies from applicant to applicant, but one may have to take part in one or two visa appointments, namely a medical examination and a visa interview.

How you can apply

Application Process

An applicant can either apply online or offline by visiting a visa application centre and submitting their documents. After the analysis of your application, you might be called for an interview.

Fee

Visa Fee

The visa application fee for Canada is CAD 150.

Minimum Funds

833 CAD, 917 CAD

You require a minimum monthly amount to be deposited into your account to prove that you can sustain yourself while studying in Canada. If you are studying in Quebec, you need to have a monthly minimum of CAD 917, and if you are studying in a province except for Quebec, you need to have a minimum of CAD 833 per month.

Any other expenses

Required

You will have to pay a medical examination fee and a visa application service fee to the tune of CAD 15 if you visit a visa application centre to apply for your visa.

Medical Examination

Required

One has to undergo a series of medical examinations to be deemed fit for a student visa of Canada. The tests mostly include blood and urine tests, chest x-rays and other organ checkups.

Language Skills

Not Required

one doesn’t need to prove their language skills in applying for a Canadian Visa.

Disclaimer: The information provided about the work permit is true and complete to the best of our knowledge. All recommendations are made without any guarantee on the part of the author or the publisher. The author and the publisher, therefore, disclaim any liability in connection to and with the use of this information.

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who wish to work in Canada require a work permit to do so. A student in Canada can work part-time during the course of his studies and full-time during holidays and semester breaks and post the completion of their course/program.

Rules for getting a part-time work visa in Canada

You can also work part-time on campus at your university.

Work Permit

Duration

Your part-time work permit will be valid for as long as you have a valid study permit.

Working Hours

20 Hours/Week

As a full-time student, you can work for a maximum of 20 hours a week. However, you can work full- time during holidays and breaks.

Documents Required

List

To apply for a work permit, you will need a study permit that mentions that you are allowed to work part-time on campus.

Social Insurance Number

Study Permit

You will need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to Service Canada. if you wish to work in Canada during the course of your studies. To apply for the same, you need a valid study permit, and you should be a full- time student at a recognized university.

You can work part-time off-campus if you are studying in the Quebec province.

Duration of Work Permit

Your part-time work permit will be valid for as long as you have a valid study permit.

Work Hours

As a full-time student, you can work for a maximum of 20 hours a week. However, you can work full- time during holidays and breaks.

Documents Required

To apply for a work permit, you will need a study permit that mentions that you are allowed to work part-time on campus.

Social Insurance Number

You will need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to Service Canada if you wish to work in Canada during the course of your studies. To apply for the same, you need a valid study permit, and you should be a full- time student at a recognized university.

Working after completing your course

In Canada, you will need a work permit to get a full-time job in Canada after finishing your studies. You chose a work permit like the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) if you wish to stay back in Canada and work full-time.

Visit Government of Canada Website for more detail

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

The Post- Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) allows you to work for three years in Canada if you have completed a two years degree or more.

Application

how can i apply

You can either apply online or download the form and mail the application along with the required documents. Pay your fee and then wait for the decision to come.

Application Documents Required

List

To apply for the work visa, you need a degree from a recognized and accredited Canadian University along with an intention to stay and work in Canada only temporarily.

When to Apply?

One can apply for the full-time work permit in the first three months post the completion of their course during which the study permit is still valid.

How long does it take?

90 days

You will have to wait for 90 days for the decision on your work permit.

Duration

3 Years

The work permit is valid for 3 years if you have completed a two years degree program or more.

Fees

CAD 255

The fee for the work permit is CAD 255 plus the holder fee and the work permit processing fee.

Monthly Wages

CAD 1,600

An applicant is guaranteed a minimum salary of CAD 1,600 per month while working in Canada. This amount though varies on the job and the province you are working in.

Work Hours

No Limit

There is no maximum limit, and you can work for as many hours as you want on the full-time work permit.

Required Documents

List

To apply for the work visa, you will need the following documents:

Forms: IMM 5710, IMM 5476 and IMM 5475;
Graduation Proof
Proof of payment of work permit fees
Copies of your travel and identification documents, passport pages and current immigration document.

Till a decision is made on your work visa, you can continue to work full time. All you need to have is your completed degree, should have applied for the permit before the expiry of your study permit and you should be allowed to work off-campus.

Information

Disclaimer

The information provided about the work permit is true and complete to the best of our knowledge. All recommendations are made without any guarantee on the part of the author or the publisher. The author and the publisher, therefore, disclaim any liability in connection to and with the use of this information.