Diplôme d'études supérieures spécialisées en
audit des systèmes d'information

In Brief

This program trains individuals to apply recognized professional standards and best practices in information systems auditing. Graduates are qualified for positions in government and the private sector in all business segments.

The program provides the knowledge required to prepare for the exam for the professional designation of Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) from the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), which can be received after accumulating 5 years of experience in this field.

• Full-time or part-time: you’re the one who decides on the pace of your progress in the program.

Objectives

• Develop the ability to critically assess the governance and management of an organization's information systems and information technology (IS/IT), in order to issue recommendations for improvement.
• Assess IS/IT risk management and the effectiveness of related monitoring, including cybersecurity and the protection of information assets.
• Recommend improvements to IS/IT operations and an organization's resilience against threats.
• Design, implement and asses a systems audit plan.
• Understand the issues involved in IS acquisition, development and implementation.
• Develop the ability to collaborate effectively with members of a multidisciplinary team or external experts in connection with IS/IT risk management or systems auditing.
• Learn to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Continuance of Studies

Certains cours du D.E.S.S. pourront être reconnus si vous poursuivez vos études à la maîtrise en sciences de l'administration – gestion des technologies de l'information (M. Sc.).

Veuillez contacter la direction du programme pour plus de détails concernant les cours qui pourraient être récupérés.

Program Benefits

Distance Learning

This program can be completed partly or entirely in distance learning delivery mode a formula that offers all the flexibility you need to reconcile studies with other aspects of your life. If you wish to follow this program entirely at distance, you will have to study on part-time basis only. Note, however, that some distance learning courses may require your online presence at specific times in some cases.

Refer to the distance learning website (in French only) to find out more about this delivery mode and the training activities available in distance learning for this program.

Certain Courses Given in English

This program offers you the option of taking certain courses in English. In these courses, although they are taught in English only, you may write your assignments and exams in French. Refer to the list of undergraduate courses (website in French only) offered in English for more details (webpage in French only).

For Whom Is This Program Intended?

This program is intended for individuals with a bachelor’s degree in business administration or a field related to computer science (e.g., bachelor’s degree in business administration, including the public accounting major; bachelor's degree in quantitative finance; integrated bachelor's degree in computer science and management; bachelor's degree in computer science; bachelor's degree in computer engineering; bachelor's degree in software engineering).

It is also intended for individuals who hold the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, and for candidates for the profession who wish to specialize in information systems auditing.

If you have studied outside of Canada, refer to the admission requirements based on your place of residence.

Your Future

Upon arrival at the Faculty, you may be eligible to receive many services offered by the Service du développement professionnel (SDP) (in French only) and participate in the career activities it organizes. Refer to its website to learn about all of the ways in which the SDP can help you develop your career project and make it a reality.

Financial Aspects

Scholarships and Financial Aid

At the Bureau des bourses et de l'aide financière (website in French only), you will find all the information you need about the possible sources of funding for your studies, including the various government financial aid programs and the admission, excellence and mobility scholarship programs.