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Diploma of Cyber Security 2-Year

Loyalist College

  • Belleville, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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About the program

A two-year graduate certificate in cyber security with a semester-long co-op.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0 year): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational and applied understanding of Cyber Security 2-Year. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.

Career outcomes

  • IT security professional
  • Computer systems design
  • Health care organizations
  • Technology companies
  • Financial institutions
  • Public administration
  • Government agencies

Curriculum

  • Four semesters. Semester one: networking
  • Security principles
  • Programming and business communications. Semester two: cloud security
  • Cryptography
  • Windows security
  • Web security and co-op preparation. Semester three: AI for cyber security
  • Cyber crime law and forensics
  • Ethical hacking. Semester four: cyber-security co-op.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Ontario College Diploma
  • Advanced Diploma or degree (or equivalent) in a field related to the programme
  • English proficiency proof if English is not the first language
  • International credentials may need a credential assessment.
  • No minimum grade published
  • Loyalist states OSSD or equivalent with required courses per programme
  • No percentage.

Accepted academic background

Diploma or degree in Information Technology from a recognized college or university, Or equivalent.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 84
  • TOEFL PBT 560
  • Duolingo 115
  • Cambridge C1 Advanced

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results (if applicable).

How to apply

  1. Review the program admission requirements. Prepare the relevant academic and supporting documents. Submit the completed application through the institution's admissions process. Provide any further documents requested by the admissions team. Await an admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$16,695 CAD
Application fee$110 CAD
Deposit$1,000 CAD

Program details

CampusBelleville
Faculty or schoolFaculty or school requires confirmation
DepartmentCyber Security 2-Year
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.