Demand for skills in cybersecurity and information security is on the rise
The Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity from CSU’s College of Business teaches the knowledge and skills necessary to face the dynamic, high-demand, and ever-evolving need for information management and digital Information security. You’ll learn how to identify enterprise-and-IT-related risks and vulnerabilities for organizations and evaluate potential impact.
The AACSB-accredited courses teach how to evaluate weaknesses in an organization's IT controls and make recommendations to improve regulatory compliance, reporting and operational performance. You’ll gain significant hands-on experience in both attacking and defending virtual systems after learning basic programming concepts, and demonstrate the ability to set-up and troubleshoot hardware and software for a computer network.
CSU has earned the designation as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) by the National Security Agency (NSA). The online cybersecurity certificate is an NSA-validated program.
Interested in earning your Master of Business Administration degree? At CSU’s College of Business, you can start with a certificate and finish with an MBA. The credits earned in this certificate can be applied toward the College’s Online MBA or Evening MBA programs, but please note that completion of this certificate does not guarantee admission into the MBA program.
The Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity from CSU’s College of Business teaches the knowledge and skills necessary to face the dynamic, high-demand, and ever-evolving need for information management and digital Information security. You’ll learn how to identify enterprise-and-IT-related risks and vulnerabilities for organizations and evaluate potential impact.
The AACSB-accredited courses teach how to evaluate weaknesses in an organization's IT controls and make recommendations to improve regulatory compliance, reporting and operational performance. You’ll gain significant hands-on experience in both attacking and defending virtual systems after learning basic programming concepts, and demonstrate the ability to set-up and troubleshoot hardware and software for a computer network.
CSU has earned the designation as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) by the National Security Agency (NSA). The online cybersecurity certificate is an NSA-validated program. You will receive an additional CAE-CD, NSA certifiate upon completion.
Every credit earned in this certificate can later be applied toward the CSU College of Business’s online or on-campus Master of Computer Information Systems after formal admission per University transfer policies. Successful completion of the certificate does not guarantee degree-program admission.
What you'll learn
In a graduate certificate program in Cybersecurity, students can expect to learn:
- Master the principles of securing computer networks, including encryption, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems.
- Understand how to identify and respond to various cyber threats, including malware, phishing attacks, and advanced persistent threats (APTs).
- Learn how to develop and enforce cybersecurity policies, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
- Acquire skills to effectively respond to security incidents, contain breaches, and recover from cyberattacks.
- Explore the techniques used by ethical hackers to assess and test the security of systems and applications, with a focus on vulnerability assessment and penetration testing.
Certificate at a Glance
Delivery: |
Online |
Length: |
Can be completed in three semesters |
Tuition: |
$867 per credit for 2022-2023 |
Credits: |
12‡ |
Certificate awarded: |
Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity
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‡Additional prerequisite coursework may be required.
What You'll Learn:
- Design, construct and test business application systems including leading-edge visual, E-commerce languages and tools.
- Technical aspects of information communications, business considerations, wireless technology, architecture and applications.
- Detailed examination of modern security topics, blending coverage of many domains of CISSP and CEH.
Certificate at a Glance
Delivery: |
Online |
Length: |
Can be completed in three semesters |
Tuition: |
$867 per credit for 2022-2023 |
Credits: |
12‡ |
Certificate awarded: |
Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity
|
Courses and curriculum: |
Download your course roadmap |
‡Additional prerequisite coursework may be required.
Admissions, Deadlines and Financial Aid
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- Fall
AdmissionApply by July 31
- Spring
AdmissionApply by Jan 1
Curriculum
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