The Cybersecurity & Threat Management graduate certificate program at Seneca Polytechnic prepares students to protect organizations against evolving cybersecurity threats, cybercrime, fraud and data breaches. Developed in collaboration with leading financial institutions and industry partners, the program focuses on practical cybersecurity strategies, threat analysis, risk management and information security best practices.
Students gain specialized skills in cybersecurity operations, network security, threat intelligence, information security governance, project management and problem-solving. Through hands-on labs, an industry-focused capstone project and an optional work term, students develop real-world experience in securing modern digital infrastructures.
Graduates are prepared for careers in cybersecurity analysis, threat management, ethical hacking, information security and network administration across financial institutions, government organizations and technology companies.
- Academic Requirement: • Ontario College Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Networking or a related field. • International applicants must provide academic transcripts and graduation certificates. • Previous education in computing, networking or information technology is strongly recommended.
- ELP Requirement: • IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall (No Band Below 6.0) • PTE Academic: 60 • Duolingo English Test: 120-125 • TOEFL iBT: Minimum 22 in each skill • CAEL: 70 (Writing 60) • Cambridge English: 176 (No skill below 169)
- Special Requirement: • Students must have access to a laptop meeting program requirements. • Minimum 16 GB RAM • Minimum 256 GB SSD (500 GB recommended) • Quad-Core i7 2.4 GHz or better • Dedicated graphics card recommended • Webcam required • Optional Work Term stream available through CYTC. • Additional work term fees may apply.
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Students whose study permit applications are still pending may request a deferral to the next available intake, provided the request is submitted before Day 10 of classes and the program is available. Deferrals are granted only once.
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Students awaiting an IRCC decision must still meet the deferral deadline. Requests submitted after Day 10 of classes will not be approved solely because a study permit decision is pending.
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Students may alternatively withdraw and apply for a refund by submitting the required withdrawal form and supporting documentation. Applicable administrative fees may be deducted.
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If a study permit application is refused, students may defer their admission and request a new Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) to support a future study permit application. PAL issuance is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.
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Refund requests due to study permit refusal must include a copy of the official IRCC refusal letter and be submitted within 14 days of the refusal date.
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Only the refusal letter associated with the intake being withdrawn from will be considered for refund eligibility.
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Students whose second study permit application is refused before the start of classes may still qualify for a refund, subject to Seneca’s refund policy.
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Deferral requests are subject to program availability, and late requests may require a written appeal.
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Approved late deferrals may be subject to a CAD $200 late fee.
- Application Fee: $90
- LOA Deposit: $0
- Annual Tuition Fee: $17,019
- Total Tuition Fee: $17,019
- Course Duration: 8 Months
- Credentials: Pg Diploma
- Intake: January 2027 May 2027 September 2026
• Completed application form
• CAD $90 application fee
• Passport copy
• Diploma/Degree certificate
• Academic transcripts
• English language proficiency test results (IELTS/PTE/TOEFL/Duolingo)
• Resume/CV (recommended)
• Proof of name change (if applicable)
• Any additional documents requested by Seneca Polytechnic
• Check application status through Seneca Student Home