OpenFieldCyberdefense and Cloud Administration Post-Graduate Diploma
Two-year post-graduate credential preparing advanced practitioners in multi-cloud architecture (AWS, Azure), ethical hacking, SOC operations, and incident response.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Recognized Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or Engineering
- English language proficiency
- 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each band)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Technical resume documenting system administration experience
- Recommendation letters
- Two professional reference letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Integrated 4-month industry work practicum in Winnipeg tech sector
- Application fee
- $190 CAD
- Tuition / joining costs
- $18,400 CAD per academic year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 30, 2027 (Fall cohort)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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