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Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security (Co-op)
Loyalist College - Belleville Campus, Canada
CAD 15000
Annual Tuition Fee
CAD 110
Application Fee
24 months
Duration
6.5
IELTS
84
TOEFL
50%
Min GPA
Program Overview
Gain the knowledge and in-demand skills needed to become an industry-ready IT security professional. Graduates of this two-year post-graduate program will be equipped to help organizations prevent fraud, data breaches and other vulnerabilities. As a graduate of Loyalist's full-time Cyber Security post-graduate program, you may be eligible to advance your profession through the following certification pathways: CompTIA Security+, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Cyber Security, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and Certified Associate in Python Programming (PCAP).
How You'll Learn
Experiential Learning, including a semester-long co-op experience
- With this hands-on program, gain the knowledge and skills needed to protect and support organizations’ cyber security needs:
- Learn how to develop, implement and evaluate cyber security solutions to protect organizations from internal and external threats.
- Practise assessing defensive programming and cyber security strategies, and gain experience recommending security controls for the effective maintenance and deployment of cyber security solutions to protect systems and information.
- Acquire skills for designing and implementing cyber security polices and strategies using project management principles.
- Develop strategies for optimizing the effectiveness of the information security in a business environment through risk mitigation and information systems auditing.
- Explore designing and implementing vulnerability assessment procedures to identify and solve existing network security issues.
- Get first-hand workplace experience during a co-op in semester four.
While completing this program, students will have the opportunity to acquire in-demand industry certifications concurrently with their studies.
Additional Information
Program Level Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma
College/University Processing Time 4 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) 
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
- TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 84 - With no score less than - 21
- PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 60
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a diploma or degree in Information Technology from a recognized college or university or equivalent.
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Tuition Fee
The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.
Average Tuition Fee Per Year
15000
Tuition Fee
(CAD)
CAD 110
Application Fee
(CAD)
11000 Per year
Average Cost of Living
(CAD)
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Scholarships
International Entrance Bursary
Loyalist College has an exciting program-specific bursary opportunity for 5 students coming in from Canam into our Fall 2025 intake. These 5 students must apply and be enrolled in any one of the 6 programs offered at Loyalist College and will receive a $1500 CAD tuition bursary! The programs that this bursary applies to are as follows:
- Pharmacy Technician
- Biotechnology
- Computer Systems Technician
- Cybersecurity
- Acupuncture
- Advanced Filmmaking
How do students apply for this bursary?
Once a student puts through a complete application into any one of the 6 programs, the relevant application is flagged to us by your team. We'd proceed to issue an LOA first and then an additional letter acknowledging the student being eligible for the bursary reward.
How will the student receive the bursary?
The bursary will be applied to the student’s account in the amount of $1,500 CAD after Day 10 in September 2025. The student will be able to see this adjustment reflected on their student account shortly thereafter. Please note that this is not a cash award. Instead, the bursary amount will be applied towards your next semester’s tuition and fees.
What if a student defers? Can this bursary be carried over to Winter 2026?
The bursary cannot be deferred to the following winter 2026 intake.
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