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postgraduate

Degree

Graduate Certificate - Cyber Security

postgraduate

Degree

Graduate Certificate - Cyber Security

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $15,000 CAD

  • Application fee

    $110 CAD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PGWP

    2-3 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

Deadlines

Term start & deadline Deadline
Spring-September 01-February-2023 2023-02-01

Overview

Graduate Certificate - Cyber Security

Gain the knowledge and in-demand skills needed to become an industry-ready IT security professional. 

Graduates of this two-year post-graduate program from Loyalist College will be equipped to help organizations prevent fraud, data breaches and other vulnerabilities.

Cybersecurity professionals are in high demand and find careers working in a range of sectors, including computer systems design, financial institutions, public administration and government departments. 

The Centre for Strategic and International Studies estimates that by 2022 at least 1.8 unfilled cybersecurity positions will exist worldwide. 

IBM findings reveal cybersecurity job postings have grown by 94 per cent over the past six years. 

According to Deloitte International, Canada will need to fill 8,000 cybersecurity jobs over the next few years.

Graduates of this program will develop essential skills in the following areas:

  • Security
  • Network management
  • Analysis
  • Programming
  • Operating Systems
  • Cryptography
  • Cyber Forensics
  • Investigation
  • Cloud Security
  • Penetration Testing
  • Wireless and Mobile Security
  • Incident Response Techniques

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$18,400

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $5,844
Accommodation 1 bed room $3,400
Tuition 1 person $15,000

Hourly wage

Min wage

15.50 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
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6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

84
21
listening
21
writing
21
speaking
21
reading

PTE

60
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listening
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writing
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speaking
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reading

Cambridge

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Academic background and requirement

  • A diploma or degree in Information Technology from a recognized college or university or equivalent.

Career opportunities

  • Cyber Security Analyst
  • Network Security Manager
  • Computer Security Manager
  • Information Security Manager
  • E-business Security Analyst
  • Cyber Security Manager
  • Cyber Incident Investigator

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