Concordia University College of Alberta
Graduate Diploma in Information Security
An 18-credit, coursework-only graduate diploma designed to build applied knowledge in information security. Suited to graduates or professionals seeking a one-year credential and a pathway into the Master of Information Systems Security Management if later admitted.
What you'll study
The diploma is wholly coursework-based and requires completion of 18 credits of information security courses. Course planning information is provided to students (referenced as "Information Security Course Planning"), and current students are directed to the university's Online Services for schedules and registration.
Entry requirements
Specific admission criteria are not listed on the programme page; applicants are directed to consult the Academic Calendar for details on eligibility and submission requirements.
Career prospects
The website does not list explicit career outcomes. As a focused, graduate-level credential in information security, the diploma is intended to advance technical and applied competencies relevant to roles requiring information security knowledge; it also serves as an academic stepping stone to the MISSM master's programme for those who later gain admission.
Scholarships & funding angle (general)
The programme page links to estimated domestic and international tuition and fees for planning purposes and directs visitors to additional tuition and fees information. Prospective students should consult the university's financial pages and scholarship listings for current funding and award opportunities.
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