Cybersecurity Post-Baccalaureate Diploma at University of the Fraser Valley

Programme overview

We live in a digital age where cybersecurity is increasingly important for protecting sensitive data of all kinds. The Cybersecurity post-baccalaureate diploma provides students with core competencies in cybersecurity analysis, ethics, tools, and programming.

What you will study

As a graduate of this program, you'll be well-positioned to meet local, regional, and national demand for cybersecurity professionals in all industries with valuable information data.

Career pathways

When you embark on a cybersecurity career, you have many career options. This program focuses on skills to protect data, systems, and networks from threats.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 3- or 4-year undergraduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in any discipline, in any language, with a minimum 60%, or C, average in the last 60 credits or equivalent taken. Applicants must meet the Degree/diploma level English language proficiency requirement. For details on how this requirement may be met, see the English language proficiency requirement section of the calendar. Note: Additional courses or waivers may be required to meet course prerequisites. Students should contact an Academic Advisor with questions and to discuss their options.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

UFV has three semesters: Fall (September to December), Winter (January to April) and Summer (May to August; two sessions, May-June and July-August). Some programs accept new students only at specific times (for example Fall only); others accept students in all semesters.

Domestic applicants: programs with continuous application accept applications any time; programs with specific intakes accept applications for set start dates only, listed on the programs open for application page.

International applicants: application period for Fall (Sept to Dec) is Oct 1 to June 1, for Winter (Jan to Apr) is May 1 to Nov 1, and for Summer (May to Aug) is Oct 1 to March 1. Tuition deposit deadlines are June 15 (Fall), Nov 15 (Winter) and Mar 15 (Summer). Some programs may close early due to high demand.

Domestic applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC. Grade 12 students graduating in June may apply for continuous-application programs starting October 1 of their grade 12 year; final high school grades for Fall are due by August 3. The application fee is paid by credit card when applying, or by debit card or cheque at the Office of the Registrar on any campus.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ufv.ca/admissions/apply/

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