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Diploma of Systems Management and Cybersecurity
- Moncton, Canada
- 0.83 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A ten-month CompTIA-authorized diploma in systems management and cybersecurity.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate concepts and methods in Systems Management and Cybersecurity to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Ten-month CompTIA-authorized diploma covering A+ hardware
- Networking essentials and infrastructure. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Network administrator
- Systems administrator
- Network manager
- Quality assurance specialist
- Systems analyst
- IT support specialist
- Cybersecurity specialist
- Cybersecurity analyst
- Security consultant
- Incident response specialist
- Penetration tester
- Compliance analyst
Curriculum
- Ten-month CompTIA-authorized diploma covering A+ hardware
- Networking essentials and infrastructure
- Windows Server 2022 and Active Directory administration
- Linux
- Microsoft 365 administration
- Cloud computing
- Security management
- Threat analysis
- Incident response
- Audits
- Penetration testing and cryptography.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Grade 12 Diploma
- Adult Diploma or GED
- Meeting with an Admissions Advisor
- Grade 12 Diploma
- Adult Diploma or GED
- Health programmes also need Grade 11/12 academic-level subjects at 60-70% (see Notes).
Accepted academic background
Grade 12 Diploma, Adult Diploma or GED (certified English translation of transcripts), Health-science programmes also require academic-level Grade 11 or 12 Biology/English/Math/Chemistry at 60-70% and the health science application process, Admissions-advisor meeting for all.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 80
- Duolingo 105
- PTE Academic 50
- Cambridge 169
Work experience details
Relevant professional experience is required for admission. Exact experience criteria depend on the program and applicant profile.
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Previous Qualification Certificate
- Passport Copy
- Language Proficiency Test Results (if required).
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and note that international applications for the 2026 intake are currently paused. Apply through the college and pay the CAD 100 non-refundable processing fee. Submit the programme name
- Certified English translations of all transcripts and diplomas
- English test scores. Meet an Admissions Advisor. Receive the letter of acceptance and the instructions for preparing your programme.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,000, $19,900 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $23,448 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Flanders Court Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Information Technology |
| Department | Systems Management and Cybersecurity |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60,25 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Oulton Memorial Scholarship, Up to CAD 1,000 each (28 awards), Open to students in any programme (https://oultoncollege.com/college-scholarships-bursaries-grants/) |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.83 years.
Tuition is $20,000, $19,900 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $23,448 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 105, PTE Academic 50, Cambridge 169.