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Post-Degree Diploma in Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance Vancouver Community College - Downtown Campus Vancouver Community College - Downtown Campus, Canada

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CAD 16705

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 145

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

What you will learn
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

  • Assess different governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) and security tooling, and choose which ones to implement within the organization.
  • Develop and manage projects using Project Management (PM) best practices.
  • Create a business case for a cybersecurity project and present the case using effective presentation skills and persuasive techniques.
  • Recognize emerging technologies and evaluate them using an appropriate framework.
  • Prepare for and deliver both written and verbal communications related to IT/security that are appropriate to the intended audience.
  • Plan and develop internal controls related to security in response to identified risks based on information and evidence obtained from stakeholders.
  • Evaluate the enterprise gaps to prepare or revise security policies, standards, and guidelines.
  • Apply different security and compliance frameworks in supporting audit activities (internal and external) and maintaining regulatory compliance certification requirements.
  • Design an incident response plan that includes identification of the roles of a cybersecurity incident response team.
  • Demonstrate ability to build rapport and trust with a variety of relevant parties and adapt to local business culture context.
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Additional Information

Program Level Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026, May 2026

Closed

Jan 2025, May 2025, Sep 2025

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 115.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited post-secondary institution.
     

6.5 IELTS Score
115 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

16705

Tuition Fee
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CAD 145

Application Fee
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12000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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Scholarships

VCC International Regional Entrance Award

Learning with students from different geographical, cultural, ethnic and linguistic backgrounds adds value and enriches the learning experiences for all students. To enhance student experiences, VCC offers a maximum of $160,000 annually in awards to new international applicants from underrepresented countries in selected programs.


International Regional Entrance Award: Fall 2025 term

  • The award amount varies between $2,000 and $5,000 per person. 
  • Applicants demonstrating strong English proficiency and higher academic performances are more likely to be selected. 
  • Selected students will be notified when they receive VCC's Offer of Admission.
  • Awards are awarded in the order we receive qualified applications (on a first-come-first-served basis). Applicants are encouraged to apply for admission to VCC as soon as possible for a higher chance of being considered for the award.
  • VCC International Regional Entrance Awards are non-refundable, and non-transferable between programs. The award may not be granted in the case of a deferral of admission. 
  • Most programs offered in Fall 2025 are eligible, except for the following programs:
    • All certificates
    • Dance Diploma (contact Arts Umbrella for scholarship options)

 

International Regional Entrance Award: Winter 2026 term

  • The award amount varies between $2,000 and $5,000 per person. 
  • Applicants demonstrating strong English proficiency and higher academic performances are more likely to be selected. 
  • Selected students will be notified when they receive VCC's Offer of Admission.
  • Awards are awarded in the order we receive qualified applications (on a first-come-first-served basis). Applicants are encouraged to apply for admission to VCC as soon as possible for a higher chance of being considered for the award.
  • VCC International Regional Entrance Awards are non-refundable, and non-transferable between programs. The award may not be granted in the case of a deferral of admission. 
  • All of the PGWP-eligible programs offered in Winter 2026 are eligible.

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