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Twinning Program - Graduate Certificates in Cyber Security Analytics and Mental Health and Disability Management

Mohawk College - Fennell ยท Fennell
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada โ˜… 4.5
โœ“ PGWP eligible โœ“ No interview โœ“ Loan friendly
Level
2-Year Graduate Diploma
CIP code
11.1003/51.1599
Duration
2 years: two graduate certificates with placement
Open intake
Off-shoreJan 2027
Field
Cybersecurity and Information Systems
Institution
Public College
Offer speed
Superfast Offer Speed2โ€“3 days
Next deadline
2027-01-01

Program overview

A two year twinning programme pairing two Ontario College Graduate Certificates at Mohawk: Cyber Security Analytics in year one, on security operations and threat analysis, then Mental Health and Disability Management in year two, on mental health and disability case management.

The case for pairing Cyber Security Analytics with Mental Health and Disability Management is that it pairs security analytics with a care specialism, an unusual combination with few natural overlaps. With Cyber Security Analytics first and Mental Health and Disability Management second, this pairing can start in January or September.

Cyber Security Analytics (CIP 11.1003) and Mental Health and Disability Management (CIP 51.1599) are both on Mohawk’s February 2026 PGWP list. IRCC can combine two eligible programmes of eight months or more, completed within two years of each other, so finishing Cyber Security Analytics and then Mental Health and Disability Management can support a permit of up to three years. Mohawk says the final length is at IRCC’s sole discretion, so treat three years after the cyber security and disability management pairing as possible rather than promised. A provincial attestation letter from Ontario is needed before the cyber security and disability management pairing can support a study permit.

Applicants to the cyber security and disability management pairing need a college diploma, advanced diploma or degree in business, computer science, IT or a related field, with 50 percent or above and IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0. Tuition for the cyber security and disability management pairing is recorded at CAD 26,310, so confirm whether that covers one year or both. Mohawk takes a CAD 100 application fee and the full first semester of tuition before issuing the acceptance and attestation letters for the cyber security and disability management pairing. There are four entry windows for the cyber security and disability management pairing, starting from January 2027. Apply Study Visa manages the application for the cyber security and disability management pairing, the payment to Mohawk, the attestation letter and your study permit as one process.

What it costs per year ยท indicative

Tuition feeC$26,310โ‚น16,04,910
Living cost (est.)C$23,448
Application feeC$100
Total / yearC$49,758โ‚น30,35,238/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
2 Year UG Diploma (After 12th)
Minimum marks
50%
Study gap accepted
Up to 5 yrs
Backlogs accepted
Up to 12
Maths in 12th
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 college diploma, advanced diploma or degree in business, computer science, IT or a related field, at the percentage stated for this programme.
  • English (meet any one): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 83 with no section minimum; PTE Academic 58 with no band below 51; or the Duolingo English Test at 115 with no band below 105.
  • Application and payment: Mohawk charges a non-refundable CAD 100 application fee. Full first semester tuition must be paid before Mohawk issues the letter of acceptance and the provincial attestation letter. If your study permit is refused, Mohawk refunds tuition paid less a CAD 250 administrative fee, provided you apply within 60 days of the programme start date and upload the refusal letter.
  • Scholarship: No entrance scholarship is recorded against this programme. Mohawk runs awards and bursaries for enrolled students, but they are competitive and not guaranteed, so budget the full tuition.
  • Additional requirement: A police check and communicable disease screening are required before placement, and an unpardoned criminal conviction can block entry to placement. You provide your own transport to placement. Year two (Mental Health and Disability Management) asks for a two year college diploma or university degree in community or health services, so check that your background suits both certificates, not only the first.
  • Work rights: Both certificates are on Mohawk’s PGWP list (11.1003/51.1599). IRCC can combine two eligible programmes of at least eight months each, completed within two years of each other, for a permit of up to three years, at its discretion. A PGWP also requires a language test at CLB 5 in all four abilities for college credentials, taken within two years of applying. This is separate from the English test you need for admission. No open work permit for a spouse or partner, since IRCC now limits those to master, doctoral and select professional programmes.
  • Study permit: Apply Study Visa prepares the attestation letter request, the financial evidence and the Canadian study permit submission with you.

English requirements

IELTS
6.5 overall
R 6L 6W 6S 6
PTE
58 overall
R 51L 51W 51S 51
TOEFL
83 iBT
R 1L 1W 1S 1
Duolingo
115 overall
R 105L 105W 105S 105

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 Operations Analyst: security operations centres
  • Threat Analyst: financial firms
  • Identity and Access Analyst: corporate IT
  • Disability Case Manager: insurers
  • Return to Work Coordinator: employers
  • Health Navigator: hospitals

Reality check: Two certificates give you a wider choice of first jobs, but employers in mental health and disability management still look for placement experience.

About Mohawk College - Fennell

Type
College
Ownership
Public
Rating
โ˜… 4.5
Established
1966
Reference No.
O19376045902

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