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Diploma of Cyber Security
- Toronto, Canada
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
One-year Masters on protecting information and computer systems from cyber threats.
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
- Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Cyber Security to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in computer forensics
- Ethical hacking and penetration testing. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Systems integration engineer
- Cyber security specialist
- Web designer
- Security systems project manager
Curriculum
- One-year full-time course (two years with placement). Modules: information and computer security
- Computer forensics
- Ethical hacking and penetration testing
- Design and development of secure systems
- Network and cloud security
- Research methods and a major project.
Entry requirements
Academic
- University degree or college diploma/advanced diploma
- In a related field for most programmes (some accept any field with relevant work experience
- A resume or a portfolio). English proficiency: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- Duolingo 120
- PTE Academic 60 or equivalent
- Unless exempt.
- No minimum grade published
- Programme-specific.
Accepted academic background
University degree or college diploma/degree (some programmes require a related field or a diploma/degree in any field plus one year of related work experience, E.g. Cyber Security).
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (min 6.0 each band)
- Duolingo 120 (min production 100)
- PTE Academic 60 (min 55 each band)
- Cambridge 176 (no skill below 169)
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
- Portfolio (If Applicable)
- CV or Resume (If Applicable).
How to apply
- Review the current entry requirements and availability for Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security at George Brown Polytechnic. Apply through the George Brown international applicant system for an available program intake. Submit academic transcripts and English proficiency results together with any program-specific supporting material. Pay the application fee according to the current institutional payment instructions. Prepare a portfolio if the chosen course specifically requests one. If admitted
- Follow the enrollment instructions and arrange a student visa or study permit if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $28,775 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $110 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Casa Loma Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Applied Science, Construction, and Engineering Technology |
| Department | Computer Technology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship options may depend on nationality, Merit and current funding. Check the published award criteria. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
9 Mar 2026
ClosedProgram starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Jan 2027
48 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
5 Apr 2027
142 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 1 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $28,775 CAD per year. The application fee is $110 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (min 6.0 each band), Duolingo 120 (min production 100), PTE Academic 60 (min 55 each band), Cambridge 176 (no skill below 169).