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Diploma of Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance

Vancouver Community College

Vancouver, Canada
2 years
English
Hybrid
Diploma

About the program

A two-year post-degree diploma in cybersecurity governance, risk management and compliance.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
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 Cybersecurity Governance
Risk and Compliance. Areas of study described in the supplied curriculum include: 49-credit programme over four terms: orientation to GRC and cybersecurity
cybersecurity fundamentals
business communication
IT risk
security programme management
project management
frameworks and auditing
cloud security
incident response and disaster.

Curriculum

49-credit programme over four terms: orientation to GRC and cybersecurity
cybersecurity fundamentals
business communication
IT risk
security programme management
project management
frameworks and auditing
cloud security
incident response and disaster recovery
ITIL
privacy and data protection
governance of enterprise IT
advanced topics and a capstone.

Entry requirements

Academic

Undergraduate degree from an accredited post-secondary institution (Global Supply Chain Management needs a minimum three-year degree) and English Studies 12 with C (C+ for Cybersecurity Governance
Risk and Compliance). Applicants must be 17 or older by the start date.

Accepted academic background

Undergraduate degree from an accredited post-secondary institution (Global Supply Chain Management: minimum 3-year degree; Hospitality Management: bachelor's degree); English Studies 12 with C (Business Management, Project Management, IT Project Management, Network Technology, Global Supply Chain Management) or C+ (Cybersecurity, Hospitality Management)

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 80
Duolingo 115
PTE Academic Not published
Cambridge Not published

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts

How to apply

Review the admission requirements for this program. Check that the selected program is open for international applications. Apply through the official admissions website for one program and intake. Submit the passport photo page and required academic documents. Provide English proficiency evidence when required. Pay the application fee. Review the admission decision and pay the deposit stated in the offer. Apply for the study permit if required.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$18,136 CAD
Application fee	$145 CAD
Deposit	$10,850 CAD

Program details

Campus	Downtown
Faculty or school	Technology
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	49
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	International Regional Entrance Award 500-5,000 CAD for new international applicants from underrepresented countries to PGWP-eligible programmes (first-come, first-served)

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.