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Graduate Certificate [Cyber Security] From Loyalist College

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Graduate Certificate (Cyber Security)

STEM Course

2 years

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Computer Science and Engineering,

Cyber Security

₹10.2 L/Yr

CA$16,565 /Yr

2 Students Applied

2 Students Admitted

The Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security at Loyalist College is a 2-year program.
Graduates of this two-year post-graduate program will be equipped to help organizations prevent fraud, data breaches, and other vulnerabilities.
Cybersecurity professionals are in high demand and find careers working in a range of sectors, including computer systems design, financial institutions, public administration, and government departments.
IBM findings reveal cybersecurity job postings have grown by 94 percent over the past six years and according to Deloitte International Canada will need to fill 8,000 cybersecurity jobs over the next few years.
Develop essential skills in the following:
- Security
- Network management
- Analysis
- Programming
- Operating systems
- Cryptography
- Cyber forensics
- Investigation
- Cloud security
- Penetration testing
- Wireless and mobile security
- Incident response techniques

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

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.

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	₹1017091 (CAD 16565)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Room and Board	₹276300 (CAD 4500)
Food	₹165780 (CAD 2700)
Total Cost	₹662199 (CAD 10785)
Health Insurance	₹100573 (CAD 1638)
Books and supply	₹92100 (CAD 1500)
Other Fees	₹27446 (CAD 447)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Should have a Bachelors's Degree in relevant while applying for admission.
A Minimum of 65% in an undergraduate degree is required to enroll in the course.
OR, A diploma or degree in any discipline from a recognized college or university or equivalent.
OR, Department requires a B+ average or equivalent for admission to this program.

English Language proficiency:

Applicants from India, China, Vietnam, Philippines, and Pakistan should note that IELTS is the only proficiency score accepted by the Study Direct Stream (SDS) program.
Meeting the minimum English requirements does not guarantee admission. Students with higher English proficiency scores will receive priority in the admission assessment process.
Not all students will qualify for EAP-3106 in place of the required IELTS or TOEFL test scores.

Submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program, however, it is recommended to submit a minimum 300+ score for a better chance of admission.

The above requirements are the minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission. The admissions committee will consider all evidence in the file and decide.

Scores Required

80 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

54 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

120 / 160

Avg. Score in

Duolingo

Required Document List

The Documents required are:

College Transcripts - The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
Financial Documentation - The Proof that shows the financial background of the student.
Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
Resume/CV - This provides a summary of the experience and skills of the student.

Similar Programs

Program	Important Date	Total Fees	Median Exams Score	Action
Certificate Cyber Security Management, University of Toronto 1 year	~~Regular Application Deadline (28th Feb 2023)~~ ~~Deadline To Submit Supporting Documents (14th Mar 2023)~~	INR 1.2 L/Yr CAD 2,028 /Yr	IELTS: 7 TOEFL: 90

VISA & Work Study

VISA

A student visa and a Visitor Visa (Optional) are required to study in Canada.
The Student visa is a document that the Canadian government issues that allow foreign nationals to study at institutions in Canada.
A Student visa is usually valid for the length of the student’s study program, plus an extra 90 days. The 90 days let the student prepare to leave Canada or apply to extend their stay.
The cost of the Student visa is 112 USD.
The students need these documents to apply for a study permit:
- Proof of acceptance i.e The offer letter that the student received from the university.
- Proof of identity
- Proof of financial support i.e Documents showing the financial status.

Career and Placement after Course

Following career opportunities are:

Security
Network management
Analysis
Programming
Operating systems
Cryptography
Cyber forensics
Investigation
Cloud security
Penetration testing
Wireless and mobile security
Incident response techniques

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

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