Advanced College Diploma – Cyber Security (CYB1) (Co-op)

Cyber Security Program equips students with information security expertise through hands-on lab activities, case study analyses, and research projects. The program emphasizes proactive infrastructure protection, threat mitigation, and rapid breach response, while developing problem-solving and communication skills.

• Key Learning Goals & Structure:

  • Foundational Topics: Explore information security, ethics, network management/analysis, programming and scripting, operating systems, and database management.

  • Advanced Skills: Develop expertise in risk analysis, cryptography, vulnerability testing, access control implementation, and security auditing.

  • Co-operative Education: Features three co-op work placements providing hands-on experience in the field.

• Job Insights & Demand:

  • Canada: Average salary of $79,775/yr (Range: $49K – $119K); 824 jobs advertised in July 2026.

  • Ontario: Average salary of $81,492/yr (Range: $50K – $121K); 454 jobs advertised in July 2026.

• Minimum Level of Education Completed: Grade 12 / High School

• Minimum GPA: 50.0%

• Minimum Language Test Scores:

  • IELTS: 6.0

  • TOEFL: 79.0

  • PTE: 53.0

  • DUOLINGO: 105

This program is eligible for Post Graduation Work Permit.
PGWP Overview: The Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWP) enables students who have graduated from participating Canadian post-secondary institutions to gain valuable Canadian work experience.
IRCC Guidelines: Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released a preliminary list of programs that qualify for the PGWP. Based on our current understanding, which may be subject to changes, these programs are linked to fields of study that correspond to occupations in long-term shortage or meet new requirements. For more details, visit: IRCC Work Post-Grad.
Disclaimer: The final decision on PGWP approval rests solely with the IRCC. Students are advised to check the eligibility criteria on the IRCC website to ensure they meet all the requirements.