Program Overview

Program Overview

The Cybersecurity Management certificate program is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of concepts and principles that will support the management of organizations with cybersecurity concerns. The program prepares students to plan, manage, and assess cyber technologies needed to secure critical corporate data and information, with an emphasis on operational design, technology acquisition, risk assessment, and governance.

Eligibility and Admission

• The program is open to Virginia Tech graduate students and others not enrolled in Virginia Tech graduate programs.
• VT students: Complete the Application for Graduate Certificate Program form.
• Non-VT students: Complete the online Admission Application.

Program Faculty

• Faculty Director: Dr. Parviz Ghandforoush
• College: Pamplin College of Business

Course Credits Required

9 graduate credits are required to earn the certificate.

Core Courses

• ACIS 5624 Cybersecurity Governance and Risk Management
• BIT 5134 Cybersecurity Program Design and Operations
• MGT 5804 Strategic Leadership in Technology-Based Organizations

Elective Courses

No elective courses are specified for this program.

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