FULL-TIME | WINNIPEG LOCATIONS INFEF-AD Information Security

However, if you apply within 6 weeks of the program start date, admission requirements are due within 5 days of applying.

Regular Admission Requirements

1. Post-Secondary Education
• 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 Polytech’s Business Information Technology Program
• Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology Cyber Defence and Cloud Administration Diploma Program
• Red River College Polytech's Pathway to Information Technology Programs
• 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
• If you provide proof of enrolment at time of application, your official final grades indicating successful completion must be submitted by July 15 for fall enrolment or by the deadline specified in your admission letter.
• Post-secondary transcripts must have been issued within 6 months prior to your application date, and submitted in a sealed envelope directly from the post-secondary institution.
• If you are required to complete an English language assessment, do not submit your transcripts until requested to do so.  See English Language Requirements (ELRs) for more information.
  and
2. English Language Requirements (ELRs)
• Answer this question to determine if you meet this program’s ELRs:
  Have I successfully completed 3 years of full-time high school (secondary) education in Canada, the United States, or an ELR exempt country where English was the language of instruction?
• If YES, you meet English language requirements.  Apply and then submit your transcripts* for review
  or
• If NO, submit proof of meeting an ELRs option.  If you choose the English language assessment option, review this program's approved assessments and required levels.
  or 
• If you completed all of your education in Canada, the United States, or an ELR exempt country in English but you did not graduate high school, submit your transcripts* for review. 
• * If your transcripts are from the USA or an ELR exempt country, we will assess an International Credentials Assessment Fee to be paid before your transcripts will be reviewed.

Mature Student Admission Requirements
If you are 19 years of age or older on or before September 30 in your year of registration, have been out of high school for a minimum of one year, and you do not meet the regular admission requirements, you may apply under the Mature Student admission requirements.

1. Information Technology Work Experience
• High school graduation is not required, but you must submit proof of having completed a minimum of three years of paid employment in an information technology related role.
  and
2. Meet Regular Admission Requirement 2