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Diploma of Information Technology and Applied Systems - Systems Administration and Cybersecurity
- Nanaimo, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A two-year IT diploma focused on systems administration and cybersecurity.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge related to Information Technology and Applied Systems - Systems Administration and Cybersecurity. Areas of study described in the supplied curriculum include: Two-year diploma.
Career outcomes
- Network administrator
- IT support technician
- cybersecurity analyst
- solutions architect
- cloud support technician
- systems administrator
- IT infrastructure specialist
- penetration tester or ethical hacker
Curriculum
- Two-year diploma. Courses include Windows administration and security I-II
- secure cloud computing
- network infrastructure
- routing and switching security
- Linux server management
- project management essentials and introduction to programming
- plus a 120-hour practicum.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school graduation or equivalent (VIU country equivalency list) with English 12 grade C or an accepted English test
- Programme prerequisites
- Interviews and selection apply on each programme page.
Accepted academic background
High school graduation or equivalent; Dental Hygiene needs prerequisite university-level science courses
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 88
- PTE Academic 60
- Duolingo 115
- Cambridge 176
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
How to apply
- Review the admission requirements for this program. Check the admission requirements and the next available intake. Complete the international application through the official admissions website. Submit academic transcripts and the passport photo page. Provide English proficiency evidence and certified translations when required. Pay the application fee. Review the offer and pay the required tuition deposit. Attend the mandatory admission interview or assessment when scheduled. Use the admission letter to apply for the study permit.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $30,799, $30,799 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $156 CAD |
| Deposit | $10,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Nanaimo |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Trades and Applied Technology |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | VIU publishes competitive entrance scholarships and continuing-student awards for eligible post-secondary diploma and certificate programmes; the exact award depends on the course, academic record, donor restrictions and applicant citizenship. Students are assessed only for awards they qualify for; international eligibility for a specific diploma/certificate award must be confirmed before relying on it. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
31 Mar 2027
138 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 31 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $30,799, $30,799 CAD per year. The application fee is $156 CAD. The deposit is $10,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $16,380 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 88, PTE Academic 60, Duolingo 115, Cambridge 176. An interview is required.