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Diploma of Information Assurance
Concordia University of Edmonton
- Edmonton, Canada
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Interdisciplinary master in information security management and technology.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate an understanding of the central ideas
- methods and debates within Information Assurance. Critically evaluate specialist evidence and apply advanced research or professional approaches in Information Assurance. Communicate informed conclusions and reflect on ethical and professional contexts.
Career outcomes
- Information Assurance Specialist
- Program Coordinator
- Research Assistant
Curriculum
- Interdisciplinary graduate programme blending management and technical skills
- designed around ACM and NSA guidelines. Applicants should have a science or maths background
- ideally one year of programming and coursework in databases
- networks
- operating systems
- discrete structures and statistics. A 4+1 route follows the Information Systems B.S.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Four-year bachelor's degree from a recognised institution with admission GPA of at least 3.0 on the CUE 4-point scale (most recent 60 credits)
- English proficiency proof (IELTS 6.0
- PTE Academic 54
- Duolingo 120)
- Programme-specific documents
- Admission is competitive
- Additional academic criteria: AGPA 3.0 on CUE 4-point scale on the most recent 60 credits (Calendar 13.1.1 A)
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Four-year baccalaureate degree (or three-year degree followed by a second bachelor's, or a graduate degree) from a recognised institution; admission grade point average (AGPA) 3.0 on CUE 4-point scale on the most recent 60 credits; programme-specific documents (e.g. letters of reference, resume, statement); three-year degree holders may be admitted as qualifying/probationary students. Environmental Public Health Practice also needs 3 credits chemistry and 3 statistics
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 4.0
- PTE Academic 54
- Duolingo 120
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Identification Page
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Proof of Available Funds
- English Proficiency Evidence if Required
How to apply
- Review the program entry requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Check required language scores and program prerequisites. Submit the international student application. Pay the applicable fee and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $21,198 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,500 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Graduate Studies |
| Department | Department of Information Assurance |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 18 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Potential institutional or external awards may be available to eligible international students at Concordia University of Edmonton. Confirm current eligibility, funding amount and deadlines with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
138 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 1 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $21,198 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $1,500 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 4.0, PTE Academic 54, Duolingo 120.