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Industrial Network Cybersecurity Diploma

British Columbia Institute of Technology

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

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Industrial Network Cybersecurity Diploma is a diploma in Information Systems & Technology programme offered by British Columbia Institute of Technology in Burnaby, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition is CAD 19,500 per total for local students.

At a glance

Degree: Diploma
Field: Information Systems & Technology
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 19,500 / total

Last checked September 2026 · Source: bcit.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This diploma prepares graduates for entry-level positions in industrial network cybersecurity, an emerging field, with a focus on providing industrial networking and network security for the operational technology found on the plant floor. Training emphasises practical skills built by working with modern industrial equipment in dedicated labs, and it suits students with a coding background who are drawn to computing and networking, whether coming straight from high school or switching from another career.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: The Industrial Network Cybersecurity Diploma requires Category 2 English language proficiency — English Studies 12 at 67% or equivalent — which BCIT's general proficiency page equates to IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 5.5, TOEFL iBT 86, PTE Academic 60, or Duolingo 120. Academically it asks for Pre-Calculus 12 at 67% or an equivalent BC/Yukon course, plus Chemistry 11 at 67% and Physics 11 at 67%. Applicants meeting these requirements are accepted on a first-qualified basis as long as space remains. Applicants currently enrolled in BCIT's Technology Entry program may receive conditional acceptance, subject to completing that program and any applicable entrance-requirement courses. No portfolio, interview, work experience, age condition, letter of intent, criminal record check or immunization requirement is stated.

Application Details

Start Date: September each year — this program runs a single intake a year.
Application Deadline: September entry only — this program has no January or April intake. Applications open 1 October (9:00 am PT) and close 11:59 pm PT on 1 September for domestic applicants and 2 July for international applicants; a date falling on a weekend moves to the next business day. The September 2026 intake is now closed to new applications, though applications for re-admission are still accepted; applications for September 2027 open on 1 October 2026.

About British Columbia Institute of Technology

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Type: Institute of Technology
Control: Public
Campus setting: Suburban
Founded: 1964
Students: 44,000
Programs: 413
Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Industrial Network Cybersecurity Diploma award?

British Columbia Institute of Technology awards a Diploma in the field of Information Systems & Technology on completion of this programme.

How long does Industrial Network Cybersecurity Diploma take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

How much does Industrial Network Cybersecurity Diploma cost?

Tuition is CAD 19,500 per total for local students.

Can Industrial Network Cybersecurity Diploma be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at British Columbia Institute of Technology.

What language is Industrial Network Cybersecurity Diploma taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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