Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in Information Security Management and Auditing

The Graduate Certificate in Information Security Management and Auditing is a 12-credit-hour program designed for working professionals with backgrounds in business administration, accounting, and information systems. This STEM-designated program can be completed in as few as two semesters or up to four semesters.

Program Overview

The program helps students prepare for CISA and CISM industry certifications and fulfills four course requirements for the MS in Information Systems and Technology and the MS in Cybersecurity with Information Systems and Technology emphasis. Upon completing the certificate, students will be able to develop, maintain, and update an organization's information security policies, select and execute appropriate security mechanisms, evaluate and maintain information systems for secure and reliable operations, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders about cybersecurity.

Required Classes

• INFSYS 6820: Systems and IT Infrastructure
• INFSYS 6828: Principles of Information Security
• INFSYS 6878: Management of Information Security
• ACCTNG 5436: Systems Auditing

Career Opportunities

• Information Systems Security
• IT/Security Auditor
• Management Analyst
• Cybersecurity Awareness and Training Analyst

Program Benefits

The program is earned through the internationally recognized Ed G. Smith College of Business, ranked among the top 2 percent of business schools in the world thanks to dual AACSB accreditation in both business and accounting. Students will learn from highly qualified educators and researchers who hold terminal degrees from prestigious academic institutions. The University of Missouri-St. Louis is designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security.