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Information Systems Graduate Programs

Join the Next Generation of Information Security And Assurance Leaders

CUE’s Master’s Programs in Cyber Security & Information Assurance — On Campus or Online Synchronous.

The digital landscape is changing business, government, and society.

Whether you want to build defenses for data or lead data integrity strategy and reduce risk, Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE) offers two elite Master’s programs designed to take your tech career to the next level.

Now available across Canada: Choose from live, synchronous online classes or on-campus learning in Edmonton.

Please note, applications for the online stream in the Fall 2027 semester open on October 1, 2026.

Which Path is Right for You?

Master of Information Systems Security Management (MISSM)

The “Cyber Security” Path

Focuses on the technical and leadership side of protecting networks, cloud environments, and data.

Ideal for: IT professionals, developers, and those wanting to lead technical security teams.

Key Certs: CISSP, CISM, CISA

Learn More About MISSM

Master of Information Systems Assurance Management (MISAM)

The “Assurance & Audit” Path

Focuses on the business and risk side of auditing, governance, and compliance.


Ideal for: Professionals in IT, accounting, or finance looking to lead in audit and governance.

Key Certs: CISA, CISM, COBIT

Learn More About MISAM

Flexible Learning for Working Professionals

  • Synchronous Online Delivery: Not a “self-study” course. You join live, interactive classes in real-time.
  • Full-Time or Part-Time: Balance your studies with your career with evening online synchronous options.
  • Personalized Support: Smaller class sizes mean you aren’t just a number; you’re a future leader with direct access to world-class professors and fellow students.

Graduate Diplomas

We also offer one year graduate diplomas in Information Security and Information Assurance. Coursework and diplomas earned can be applied toward their respective degree program (MISSM or MISAM).

Information Systems Security is an important and rapidly growing sector. Be a part of it!

You hear about cybersecurity and data hacking all the time. Business, government, and industry are in dire need of information systems security and assurance professionals all over the world. You can enroll in one of our graduate programs in these fields, and help fill that need.

Your potential career could start as an information security analyst with quick progression to management, in areas such as internal audit, external audit, information systems assurance consulting, as well as risk management and governance. The opportunities abound!

Our programs include:

NEW!

Starting in the 2021/2022 academic year, the MISAM and MISSM programs will change from 60 credits to a more flexible 33 credit program. This will enable you to choose between either a research or a capstone track. We recommend that you complete the 33 credits in 4 semesters to maximize your success in the program.

What do our students think?

Our students and graduates speak highly of their experience within these programs:

About the Masters Programs

The focus of the graduate programs in MISSM and MISAM is two-fold:

  1. Part one lays the graduate-level foundation for the respective programs of information security or information assurance, and
  2. Part two focuses on the generation of a proposal, contributing to the field of information security and assurance, followed by the related research project.

In your future career as a security and assurance professional, you will value the skills developed through these programs as you build your research skills, enhance your communication and writing skills through proposal submissions, and advance your presentation and implementation skills.