Graduate Certificate – Cybersecurity – Automobility (T891)

The Cybersecurity – Automobility (T891) one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program at St. Clair College, delivered at the One Riverside Drive campus in downtown Windsor, focuses specifically on protecting connected vehicles, autonomous driving systems, and intelligent transportation infrastructure:

• Mobility System Security: Trains students to identify vulnerabilities in Electronic Control Units (ECUs), vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication links, telematics units, and connected IoT transportation networks.

• Core Cybersecurity Disciplines: Builds technical expertise in network security architecture, ethical hacking, digital forensics, threat intelligence analysis, and security incident response tailored to automotive contexts.

• Simulated & Lab-Based Learning: Combines theoretical instruction with practical hands-on labs using industry-standard penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and simulation tools.

• Hardware Requirements: Requires a laptop equipped with an Intel i7 or AMD A10 processor (supporting virtualization), 16 GB RAM, 1 TB hard drive, Ethernet & Wireless network cards, and USB 3.0 ports.

• High-Demand Career Opportunities: Graduates are prepared for specialized roles such as Automotive Security Specialist, Cybersecurity Analyst, Vehicle Digital Forensics Analyst, and Mobility Network Security Engineer across vehicle manufacturers, tier-one suppliers, and smart mobility providers.

Academic Background: Post-secondary diploma or degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Systems Networking, Web/Mobile Development, or Engineering.

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.0

• TOEFL: 83.0

• PTE: 60.0

• Duolingo: 110

Conditional & Direct Admission Options:

• Direct Admission (Pending Scores): Applicants awaiting official language test results can apply directly and receive a conditional offer, provided qualifying passing scores are submitted prior to receiving a final offer letter.

• English Pathway Courses: Applicants may satisfy language requirements by completing English language courses prior to starting the academic program, with length determined by initial language proficiency levels.

Entrance scholarships for international students at St. Clair College are automatically evaluated upon enrollment (excluding ESL and EAP programs):

Scholarship Amounts by Program Structure:

1-Year Certificate / Graduate Certificate: $500 CAD

2-Year Diploma: $1,000 CAD

3-Year Advanced Diploma: $1,500 CAD

4-Year Degree: $2,000 CAD

Application & Assessment: No separate application is required; eligible students are automatically assessed upon admission.

Disbursement Criteria: Funds are deposited directly into the student’s college account after September 18, 2026, upon confirmation of a valid study permit and full-time enrollment in the Fall 2026 intake.