Graduate Diploma in Information Assurance is a postgraduate diploma in Finance, Banking & Insurance programme taught at Concordia University of Edmonton in Edmonton, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year. Tuition for international students is CAD 1,153 per credit (CAD 771 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Postgraduate Diploma
Field:Finance, Banking & Insurance
Duration: 1 year
Local tuition: CAD 771 / credit
International tuition: CAD 1,153 / credit
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Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Graduate Diploma in Information Assurance is a one-year, 18-credit graduate program at Concordia University of Edmonton consisting entirely of six coursework courses, with no thesis or major research component. It builds applied knowledge in protecting organizational information assets, complementing Concordia's broader information security programming in the Faculty of Management. Coursework completed in the diploma counts toward the Master of Information Systems Assurance Management (MISAM) degree, so graduates who go on to apply to and are accepted into the MISAM program can carry their diploma credits forward into the master's degree. The diploma therefore suits students seeking a shorter, standalone credential in information assurance, as well as those testing the field before committing to a full graduate degree, and the diploma is administered within Concordia's Faculty of Management alongside the university's other information-security credentials.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Admission follows Concordia University of Edmonton's general graduate admission requirements: applicants must hold a four-year baccalaureate degree from Concordia or its equivalent from a recognized institution, and must normally present an admission grade point average (AGPA) of at least 3.0 (on Concordia's 4-point scale), or equivalent, on the most recent 60 credits of undergraduate (or graduate) study. Applicants must also demonstrate fulfillment of the university's English Language Requirement; individual graduate programs may impose additional admission requirements beyond this general minimum.
