Program Overview

This program has been reviewed and approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.

The Cybersecurity Diploma program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in the field of cybersecurity, equipping them with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to protect digital assets and infrastructure from cyber threats. The program covers a wide range of topics, including network security, application security, cryptography, cloud security, incident response and management, and social justice skills. It aims to develop professionals who can effectively prevent, detect, and respond to cyber-attacks, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems.

Throughout the program, students will learn theoretical concepts and hands-on techniques, allowing them to apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios. The curriculum is structured to cover critical areas of cybersecurity, starting with fundamentals and progressively delving into more advanced topics. This approach ensures a comprehensive understanding of the various domains within cybersecurity, enabling students to pursue careers in diverse sectors such as government, finance, healthcare, education, technology, manufacturing, energy, retail, and e-commerce. In addition to technical skills, the program emphasizes the importance of ethics, legal compliance, and risk management in the practice of cybersecurity.

The diploma program culminates in a capstone project, where students apply their acquired skills and knowledge to address a real-world cybersecurity challenge. This project enables students to demonstrate their proficiency in the subject matter and provides them with valuable experience that can be showcased to potential employers. Upon completion of the program, graduates will be well-prepared to enter the workforce as cybersecurity professionals, armed with the skills and knowledge required to tackle the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats.

Program Cost:

CYBER SECURITY DIPLOMA	Application	Tuition	Assessment & Admin (Domestic)	Assessment & Admin (International)	E-Resource Material	Total (Domestic)	Total (International)
Semester 1 (CSEC 101, 102, 103, MGT 101 and one of the three electives are mandatory)
CSEC 101: Principles of Cybersecurity	$50	$450	$100	$200	$50	$650	$750
CSEC 102: Computer Networks	$50	$450	$100	$200	$50	$650	$750
CSEC 103: Object Oriented Programming-I	$50	$450	$100	$200	$50	$650	$750
CSEC 104: Cyber Law and Ethics	$50	$450	$100	$200	$50	$650	$750
MGT 101: Frontline Management	$50	$1000	$100	$100	$50	$1,200	$1,200
BUSA 102: Introduction to MS Tools	$50	$500	$100	$100	$50	$700	$700
OSCM 101: Operations Management	$50	$500	$100	$100	$50	$700	$700
Total Semester 1: 5 courses	$50	$2,800	$500	$1,000	$250	$3,600	$4,100
Semester 2 (CSEC 201, 203, 204, BUSA 203 and one of the three electives are mandatory)
CSEC 201: Mobile Adhoc Network (MANET)	$50	$450	$100	$200	$50	$650	$750
CSEC 202: Database Management Systems (DBMS)	$50	$450	$100	$200	$50	$650	$750
CSEC 203: Object Oriented Programming-II	$50	$450	$100	$200	$50	$650	$750
CSEC 204: Information Security	$50	$450	$100	$200	$50	$650	$750
CSEC 205: Intellectual Property Rights	$50	$450	$100	$100	$50	$650	$750
BUSA 202: Human Resources Management Principles	$50	$450	$100	$100	$50	$700	$700
BUSA 203: Business Communication	$50	$450	$100	$100	$50	$700	$700
Total Semester 1 & 2: 10 courses	$50	$5,050	$1,000	$2,000	$500	$6,600	$7,600
Semester 3 (CSEC 301, 303, 304, SESJ 301 and one of the two electives are mandatory)
CSEC 301: Cyber Threat Intelligence and Analysis	$50	$450	$100	$200	$50	$650	$750
CSEC 302: Cloud Security	$50	$450	$100	$200	$50	$650	$750
CSEC 303: Network Security	$50	$450	$100	$200	$50	$650	$750
CSEC 304: Data Protection & Privacy	$50	$450	$100	$200	$50	$650	$750
SESJ 301: Sikh Ethos & Social Justice in Canada	$50	$450	$100	$100	$50	$550	$650
OSCM 301: Project Management	$50	$550	$100	$100	$50	$550	$750
Total Semester 1, 2 & 3: 15 courses	$50	$7,300	$1,500	$3,000	$750	$9,600	$11,100
Semester 4 (All four are mandatory)
CSEC 401: Incident Response and Disaster Recovery	$50	$450	$100	$200	$50	$650	$750
CSEC 402: Dark Web Investigation	$50	$450	$100	$200	$50	$650	$750
CSEC 403: Certified Ethical Hacker	$50	$450	$100	$200	$50	$650	$750
CSEC 404: Major Project/Dissertation	$50	$900	$200	$400	$100	$650	$1,450
Total Program Semester 1, 2, 3 & 4: 18 courses + Dissertation	$50	$9,000	$2,000	$4,000	$1,000	$12,050	$14,050
Total Credits: 61

Program Duration:

• 914 hours
• Full-time basis (5 courses per semester)
  • Duration: 68 weeks (20 hours per week)
• Part-time basis (3 courses per semester)
  • Duration: 84 weeks (12 hours per week)
• Part-time basis (2 courses per semester)
  • Duration: 118 weeks (6 hours per week)

Program Delivery:

• In-Class Instruction: 100%
• Distance Education: 100% distance (synchronous)
• Combined delivery: 50% in class, 50% distance – synchronous and asynchronous

Program Structure

(The program consists of 23 courses and a major project/dissertation, of which students must complete 18 courses and a major project/dissertation (worth 6 credits) to be eligible for a diploma)

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Total Credit = 61

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Program Dates	Registration Status
May 2026	Closed
September 2026	Open