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Post-Degree Diploma - Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance

Vancouver Community College - Downtown ยท Downtown
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada โ˜… 4.9 #6327 world
โœ“ PGWP eligible โœ“ No interview โœ“ Loan friendly
Level
2-Year Graduate Diploma
CIP code
11.1003
Duration
2 year post-degree diploma
Open intakes
Off-shoreJan 2027, May 2027, Sep 2027
Field
Computer Science and Information Technology
Institution
Public College
Offer speed
Fast Offer Speed5โ€“7 days
Next deadline
2027-01-01

Program overview

A two year post-degree diploma in security governance, covering risk frameworks, compliance and audit, security policy, incident governance, regulatory standards and applied projects.

This is the governance and compliance side of security rather than the technical side, and it requires a completed bachelor degree to enter.

Post-Degree Diploma - Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance is taught at Vancouver Community College, a public college and a Designated Learning Institution with the number O19279717512. Because Post-Degree Diploma - Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance is a college credential rather than a degree, a post-graduation work permit after Post-Degree Diploma - Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance depends on the federal field of study requirement introduced in November 2024, which is checked against your programme when you apply for the permit rather than when you enrol. Confirm the position for Post-Degree Diploma - Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance and your exact intake in writing before you pay a deposit. A British Columbia provincial attestation letter is also required alongside the Post-Degree Diploma - Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance study permit application.

Candidates for Post-Degree Diploma - Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance present a three year bachelor degree at 50 percent. The English requirement is IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0, and tuition for the cybersecurity governance diploma is recorded at CAD 17,038. A CAD 145 application fee applies, and no scholarship is recorded against the cybersecurity governance diploma. the cybersecurity governance diploma lists seven entry windows a cycle. Apply Study Visa manages the the cybersecurity governance diploma application, the deposit, the letter of acceptance, the provincial attestation letter and the Canadian study permit as one process.

What it costs per year ยท indicative

Tuition feeC$17,038โ‚น10,39,318
Living cost (est.)C$22,865
Application feeC$145
Total / yearC$39,903โ‚น24,34,083/yr

Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.

Do you qualify?

Minimum education
3-Year Bachelor Degree
Minimum marks
50%
Study gap accepted
Up to 5 yrs
Backlogs accepted
Up to 12
Maths in 12th
Not required

These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits โ€” with your marks, gap and budget โ€” is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.

Admission requirements

Who can apply (guide for international students):

  • Education: A completed three year bachelor degree from a recognised university, at the percentage stated.
  • English (meet any one): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 80; PTE Academic 56; or the Duolingo English Test at 115.
  • Application and deposit: A fee of CAD 145 applies when you submit this application. Confirm the tuition deposit and its refundability in writing before any money is transferred.
  • Scholarship: No scholarship is recorded against this programme. Budget the full tuition.
  • Work permit: the cybersecurity governance diploma is a college credential, not a degree, so the federal field of study requirement applies. Eligibility is assessed when you apply for the work permit, against a list that is revised. Confirm the position for your programme and intake in writing.
  • Study permit: Apply Study Visa prepares the provincial attestation letter, the financial evidence and the Canadian study permit submission with you.

English requirements

IELTS
6.5 overall
R 6L 6W 6S 6
PTE
56 overall
R 50L 50W 50S 50
TOEFL
80 iBT
R 1L 1W 1S 1
Duolingo
115 overall
R 115L 115W 115S 115

Documents you'll need typical ยท we confirm yours

  • Valid passport (6+ months validity)
  • Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
  • Bachelor's degree marksheets & final certificate
  • English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)
  • Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
  • Updated CV / resume
  • Financial proof โ€” bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)

Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused โ€” our team checks every file before submission.

Career opportunities

Typical destinations for graduates:

  • Security Compliance Analyst: regulated organisations
  • Risk Analyst: corporate security teams
  • IT Auditor: assurance and audit functions
  • Governance Officer: policy and standards roles
  • Security Consultant: advisory practice
  • Compliance Manager: after experience

Reality check: governance roles usually expect prior technical or audit experience, so this suits someone already working in technology rather than someone entering it.

About Vancouver Community College - Downtown

Type
College
Ownership
Public
Rating
โ˜… 4.9
World rank
#6327
Established
1965
Reference No.
O19279717512

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