2012-2013 University Catalog

Applied Cyber Security Graduate Certificate

Banner Code: VS-CERG-ACBS

School: Volgenau School of Engineering

Department: Applied Information Technology

This certificate offers courses in four key elements of cyber security work. Designed for professionals who work for, or in support of, U.S. federal agencies, it provides post-bachelor’s academic preparation for students who may not wish to complete a full master’s degree program as well as for master’s graduates who wish the topic-specific courses the certificate provides.

The graduate certificate may only be pursued on a part-time basis.

Admission Requirements

A bachelor’s degree is required for admission to the program.

Certificate Requirements

Students must complete 12 credits chosen from the following list:

ISA 522 - Information Security Essentials Credits: 3
ISA 650 - Security Policy Credits: 3
AIT 670 - Best Practices Managing Security and Privacy for Cloud Computing Credits: 3
AIT 671 - Information System Infrastructure Lifecycle Management Credits: 3
AIT 672 - Identity Management for Federal IT Credits: 3
AIT 673 - Cyber Incident Handling and Response Credits: 3

Total: 12 credits

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Applied Cyber Security Graduate Certificate

Admission Requirements

Certificate Requirements

Total: 12 credits