Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

  Application Fee: CAD 75

Tuition Fee

 CAD 25,092 per year

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

Living Cost in Central Washington University - Ellensburg Campus

  CAD 16,480 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
• TOEFL
  • Minimum Overall Score - 79
• DUOLINGO
  • Minimum Overall Score - 120.0  

• Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

• Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Careers and Opportunities

Careers in Cybersecurity involve protecting computer systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. The specific responsibilities and required skills may vary depending on the role and the industry.

• Cybersecurity Manager: With your skills, you could work as a cybersecurity manager, overseeing and managing cybersecurity initiatives within organizations and responsible for developing and implementing cybersecurity strategies, ensuring compliance with security standards, managing security incidents, and safeguarding organizational assets.
• Information Security Analyst: Information Security Analysts are responsible for monitoring and assessing the security of an organization's information systems and networks. They identify vulnerabilities and implement security measures.
• Risk and Compliance Manager: Consider a career as a Risk and Compliance Managers, focusing on assessing and mitigating cybersecurity risks within organizations and developing risk management strategies.

Scholarships

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

1. Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
2. Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
3. 24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.