Graduate Business Certificate in Cyber Security Management

Program Overview

Graduate Business Certificate in Cyber Security Management

Program Overview

The Graduate Business Certificate in Cyber Security Management at St. Thomas University is designed for career professionals who desire additional skills in their capacities as managers of information systems and hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree.

This Certificate in Cyber Security Management at STU is a fully online, flexible 12-credit program designed for professionals who want to strengthen their leadership and technical skills in cybersecurity. In just four graduate-level courses, students gain practical expertise in enterprise security, cyber operations, cutting-edge technologies, and ethical hacking—taught by experienced faculty with real-world insight. The program prepares graduates for high-demand roles such as Cyber Security Consultant, IT Risk Analyst, and Incident Analyst, equipping them to lead, protect, and innovate in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Tuition

• $1,245 per course

Courses

• MIS 674: Enterprise Information Security
  • This course will provide an understanding to effectively implement the information security vision and strategy set forth by the executive management. The emphasis will be on information security policy and development of security program. The course focuses on establishing security processes, information security standards, risk management, business continuity, and security education, training and awareness.
• MIS 677: Cyber Security Technologies
  • This course will examine fundamental cyber security technologies that are needed to ensure protection of critical information systems. The focus will be on the technical aspects of cyber security. We will discuss cryptography, operating systems security, application security, and network security.
• MIS 675: Cyber Security Operations
  • This course focuses on daily cyber security operations required to protect corporate IT assets. The emphasis is on operational issues necessary to effectively run cyber security products and services in a live environment. It covers security monitoring, incident response, threat analysis and intelligence, digital forensics, cyber security services, and technical security solutions.
• CIS 608: Ethical Hacking
  • This course will provide graduate students with a framework to understand the structure and dynamics of Ethical Hacking and Intrusion Detection in relation to Cyber Security practices, tools, processes, and major functional activities related to the combination of offensive and defensive actions to protect information technology assets from threats, attacks, damages, and/or unauthorized accesses. In addition, this hands-on class intends to provide graduate students with a deep understanding and practical skills to develop Ethical Hacking and Intrusion Detection plans and initiatives in a globalized environment heavily influenced by digital, interactive, viral, Web 2.0, Web 3.0, Social Media, and High Tech-Knowledge-Innovation environments.

Career Landscape

Graduates with a Cybersecurity Management Certification step into a career landscape bursting with opportunity. With soaring demand across industries, they are positioned for roles like IT Risk Analyst, Cybersecurity Consultant, and Incident Response Manager—often outpacing peers in both job offers and salary. This credential signals immediate value to employers, opening doors to leadership paths in protecting digital infrastructure, managing cyber threats, and shaping secure organizational strategies in a rapidly evolving digital world.

In the Classroom

The online learning environment for STU’s Cybersecurity Management Certification is flexible, interactive, and career-focused—designed to fit the schedules of working professionals without compromising depth. Students engage with expert faculty through virtual lectures, real-world case studies, and hands-on simulations that mirror today’s cyber challenges. Courses are delivered in a streamlined format with 24/7 access to materials, collaborative discussion boards, and practical assignments that build immediately applicable skills. It is a tech-driven space where learning is as accessible as it is impactful.

Cyber Security Management Fast Facts

• Fully Online & Flexible
  • Study from anywhere with no in-person requirements.
• Just Four Courses
  • Focused, high-impact instruction designed to rapidly elevate your skills and confidence.
• Expert Faculty
  • Learn from experienced professors with real-world cyber security experience.