Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance (Post-Degree Diploma)

Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance (Post-Degree Diploma) is a postgraduate (master's) course in computer science & it at Vancouver Community College in Vancouver, Canada. It takes 2 years full time (Downtown campus), with intakes in September.

Vancouver Community College is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$17,379 a year, about ₹11.6 lakh. Over 2 years that is roughly C$34,758 (≈ ₹23.3 lakh) before any yearly increase.

VCC lists international tuition of CAD 34,758 for the whole programme; shown here divided by 2 years. Student fees (U-Pass, medical and dental, student union and others) are extra; fees may rise up to 5% a year

Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Cyber security analyst
• Penetration tester
• Forensic computer analyst
• Systems analyst
• IT consultant
• Network engineer

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• IBM
• Cisco
• Palo Alto Networks
• CrowdStrike
• Thales
• Microsoft
• Deloitte
• PwC
• Accenture
• KPMG

General entry requirements at Vancouver Community College for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Post-degree diplomas need an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution; Global Supply Chain Management asks for a bachelor's of at least 3 years, so 3-year Indian degrees are accepted there.
• English is assessed against an English 12 grade (C or C+, depending on the programme).
• Several post-degree diplomas (Business Management, Project Management, Hospitality Management, Network Technology) are currently not accepting applications.

For this course: English Studies 12 (C grade or equivalent): IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 6.0, Duolingo 115 or TOEFL iBT 80; PTE Academic and CAEL also accepted (programme asks for English 12 C+).

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This course starts in: September.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.

• Valid passport
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
• Degree transcripts and certificate (post-degree diplomas)
• IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo, PTE or CAEL result (valid for 2 years)
• Application fee of CAD 145
• Study permit after the offer (see our Canada guide)

• International Regional Entrance Award

  New international students in PGWP-eligible programmes

  Value: CAD 500 to 5,000 (up to CAD 160,000 a year in total)

  New international applicants from under-represented countries (VCC does not list them); strong English and grades help. No separate application: selected students are told with their offer. Applied at the start of the second term.

  Official page

Vancouver Community College (VCC) is a public college with more than 15,000 students on two campuses in central Vancouver: Broadway and Downtown. It offers diplomas, certificates, post-degree diplomas and university transfer, in fields such as technology, business, culinary arts, hospitality, early childhood education and the trades. Its campuses include public restaurants, an auto shop and a salon where students train.

Indian students look at VCC for post-degree diplomas after a bachelor's (cybersecurity, IT project management, supply chain) and for two-year diplomas such as computer systems technology and hospitality management. Several popular programmes are currently closed to new international applicants, so always check VCC's availability page before you apply.

Computer Science & IT courses at other universities in Canada

• Master of Science in Computer ScienceAcadia University16 months (course route) or 2 years (thesis or project route); optional co-op with two 4-month work terms · C$17,726 / year
• Master of Computer Science (12 months)Algoma University12 months over three consecutive semesters, 10 courses, course-based; no work placement · C$25,500 / year
• Cyber Security Analysis (Ontario College Graduate Certificate)Algonquin College1 year (2 terms) full time · C$18,035 / year
• Cybersecurity (Advanced Diploma)Assiniboine College8 months full-time (60 credits); Brandon, Victoria Avenue East Campus · C$19,195 / year
• Master of Science in Computer Science (course-based)Bishop's University2.5 years; course-based or thesis-based routes, with an internship option · C$29,510 / year
• Software Development (Post-Diploma Certificate)Bow Valley College2 terms; needs a diploma or degree · C$21,964 / year

More courses at Vancouver Community College

• Computer Systems Technology (Diploma)2 years full time, 60 credits (Downtown campus) · C$19,355 / year
• IT Project Management (Post-Degree Diploma)2 years (four 4-month terms with one term break) · C$13,801 / year
• Global Supply Chain Management (Post-Degree Diploma)2 years (four 4-month terms); needs a bachelor's of at least 3 years · C$16,892 / year
• Hospitality and Food Service Systems Management (Diploma)2 years (four terms), with a work experience co-op in year 2 · C$19,355 / year
• Construction Engineering Technician (Diploma)2 years full time; civil/structural or architectural first year · C$23,001 / year
• Culinary Arts (Diploma)17 months, with a practicum (co-op work permit needed) · C$33,244 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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