Certificate in Cybersecurity Management
Program Overview
Certificate in Cybersecurity Management
Overview
The Certificate in Cybersecurity Management is designed to prepare students for valuable and exciting careers in the field of cybersecurity. The program aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and best practices, enabling them to leverage their knowledge for the betterment of their workplace.
Requirements
To be admitted to the certificate program, students must have completed 56 units with a GPA of 2.0. All coursework required for the certificate must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.0, and only courses completed with grades of C- or better will be accepted. Additionally, students must complete the prerequisite courses ISYS 363 and ISYS 350 with a C- or better.
Program Learning Outcomes
The Certificate in Cybersecurity Management program is designed to achieve the following learning outcomes:
- Knowledge of the interaction between cybersecurity and business operations.
- Ability to leverage cybersecurity technologies to protect enterprise business processes and assets from security threats.
- Knowledge of tools to implement applications based on emerging cybersecurity technologies to safeguard enterprise strategy and operations.
Course Requirements
The Certificate in Cybersecurity Management requires the completion of 12 units of coursework, including:
- ISYS 463: Information Systems Analysis and Design (3 units)
- ISYS 464: Managing Enterprise Data (3 units)
- ISYS 565: Managing Enterprise Networks (3 units)
- ISYS 575: Information Security Management (3 units)
Career Prospects
The Certificate in Cybersecurity Management prepares students for a range of career opportunities, including:
- Chief Information Security Officer
- Forensic Computer Analyst
- Information Security Analyst
- Penetration Tester
- Security Architect
- IT Security Engineer
- Security Systems Administrator
- IT Security Consultant
Distinguishing Program Features
The certificate program is offered at the main campus of San Francisco State University, which is close to the Silicon Valley high-tech district and the San Francisco financial district, providing plenty of opportunities for part-time and full-time work. The program also includes mentoring and advising about career prospects and skills, and students have access to the Career Services & Professional Development Center.