At Université du Québec à Rimouski in Rimouski, Canada, Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity is offered as a postgraduate diploma in Cyber Security programme. The programme is delivered on campus.
At a glance
Degree:Postgraduate Diploma
Field:Cyber Security
Delivery: On Campus
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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This 30-credit graduate diploma (DESS) in cybersecurity develops advanced competencies in cryptography, access control, intrusion detection, digital forensics, and IoT security to address organizational cybersecurity needs. The curriculum consists of two mandatory courses (6 credits) and six elective courses drawn from specialty and enrichment blocks (18 credits), concluding with a 6-credit capstone internship or project. It is delivered on-campus at the Rimouski and Levis campuses and can be completed full-time or part-time; it does not include a thesis. The program is offered only by cohort, launching once sufficient enrollment is confirmed, and is not open to international applicants. Admission requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, or computer engineering, or equivalent, with an alternative pathway for applicants with relevant professional experience.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.3
Admission Requirements: Admission requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, or computer engineering, or equivalent, with a cumulative average of at least 3.0 on a 4.3 scale. Applicants without this background may qualify through relevant professional experience, evaluated via academic record review and reference letters; an interview may be required, and preparatory coursework may be mandated before admission. Candidates unable to demonstrate French language competency must pass an approved French test meeting the university's threshold before admission processing.
