Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Cybersecurity

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Program at a glance

Credential

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Delivery mode

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Time commitment

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Duration

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Program codes

  • Code: PBDPCS

Cost

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Location

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Available for

  • Domestic students

Program features

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Program overview

About the program

The Data Analytics Post-Baccalaureate Diploma is designed for students from diverse academic backgrounds who are looking to transition into the rapidly growing field of data science and analytics.

The Cybersecurity Post-Baccalaureate Diploma is aimed at students with various backgrounds who wish to pursue a career in the cybersecurity industry. The program focuses on program application and database security and cybersecurity threat analysis. Students use industry-standard software and analytical software and gain knowledge and practical skills directly applicable to working in the cybersecurity industry.

Tuition and fees

Admission and program requirements

Successful completion of a recognized Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering or an equivalent credential.


English Requirements: English 12 with a minimum of 60% or alternatives.


Math Requirements: A minimum of 60% in any of:

  • MATH 112
  • MATH 139
  • MATH 147
  • MATH 149
  • MATH 221
  • MATH 314
  • Or equivalent

Most Bachelor's Degrees in Science or Engineering will satisfy the following math requirement.


Computer Science admission requirements: COSC 111, 121, 221 with at least 60% GPAs in each course.


Applicants who have completed post-secondary studies outside of Canada will require a World Education Service evaluation with an International Credential Advantage Package of their credentials.

This program has not been scheduled. Contact askoc@okanagan.bc.ca for more information.

Program details

Year 1

Semester 1

Complete All of the following:
COSC 126 - Systems Analysis and Design
COSC 222 - Computer Data Structures
COSC 109 - Technical Aspects of Operating Systems
COSC 219 - Client-side Web Systems
ICT 151 - Network Foundations for Cybersecurity

Semester 2

Complete All of the following:
ICT 218 - Client and Server Security
COSC 232 - Information System Security
ICT 212 - Cybersecurity Analysis
ICT 225 - Internetwork Security I
COSC 320 - Algorithms

Year 2

Semester 3

Complete All of the following:
COSC 304 - Introduction to Database Management Systems
COSC 331 - Microservices and Software Architecture
COSC 417 - Topics in Computer Networks
COSC 315 - Introduction to Operating Systems
COSC 470 - Software Engineering

Semester 4

Complete All of the following:
COSC 419 - Topics in Computer Science
COSC 328 - Linux Networking
COSC 416 - Topics in Database
COSC 332 - Cyber Forensics & Zero-Trust Network
COSC 471 - Software Engineering Project