Program Overview

Cybersecurity Administration Certificate

Overview

The Cybersecurity Administration certificate is designed for individuals looking to enhance their knowledge and understanding of information security policy and processes. This program provides students with the skills needed to protect information, information systems, and infrastructures.

Program Structure

The certificate consists of five online courses, offered in 8-week sessions with a required 90-minute weekly synchronous online component. This allows for real-time interaction with faculty and fellow students.

Learning Outcomes

• Evaluate organizational and information system vulnerabilities by employing technological, analytical, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Create effective solutions to minimize cybersecurity risks, balancing those risks against business and organizational requirements.
• Apply cybersecurity strategies, policies, and procedures to information and cybersecurity systems in both the short and long term.

Certificate Curriculum (15 credits)

• CYB 233 – Introduction to Computer Networking and Cloud Computing for Professional Studies (3)
• CYB 323 Introduction to Information Security for Professional Studies (3)
• CYB 336 Leading Issues in Information Security for Professional Studies (3)
• CYB 342 Information Security Policy for Professional Studies (3)
• CYB 476 Applied Information Security for Professional Studies (3)

Admission Requirements

Prior higher education experience is required for admission to this program.

Tuition and Financial Aid

The CPS Online Undergraduate Tuition Incentive Grant is available to eligible students, reducing the tuition rate to $575 per credit.