Cybersecurity Certificate
Format offered: Online
Accelerated Curriculum, Designed for the Working Professional
Cybersecurity is of increasing concern across all industries. Our graduate cybersecurity certificate program will prepare you to understand and face these challenges, opening new opportunities for advancement in your industry. Intended for professionals who are interested in improving their knowledge in cybersecurity issues and techniques, this certificate is offered entirely online, and a background in computer science is not required. Students who successfully complete the program can apply the courses towards the SJU Master's in Computer Science.
A program tailored for you — to help you advance faster:
- Complete the program in just two semesters (15 credits, 5 courses)
- Online courses offered in 8-week modules
- A background in computer science is not required.
- The Computing Essentials course will be waived for students with a degree in computer science or related fields.
Scholarships Available
Merit-based scholarships are available in the first semester of study to eligible students accepted into the program this fall.
For questions regarding the requirements to qualify for the scholarship, please contact the graduate admissions office.
Rising Demand for Cybersecurity Experts
From major retailers to the federal government, employers are putting greater emphasis on cybersecurity – to protect everything from consumer data to the nation's critical information technology systems.
According to the Department of Homeland Security, the range of crime being perpetrated through cyberspace is only increasing, including production and distribution of banking and financial fraud and intellectual property violations. Innovative analysts who can prevent hackers from stealing critical information, intercept potential problems for computer networks, and work to build safeguards are in high demand.
Hands-on Experience
The cybersecurity certificate program will expose you to the most recent IT technologies and methodologies that strengthen the security and resilience of cyberspace. You'll gain a deeper understanding of various types of system and network vulnerabilities, digital forensics, cyber-attacks, cyber law and issues of ethics, risk management, evidence collection and report writing techniques. Depending on your industry or interests, your coursework can be tailored to meet your goals.
Course offerings include:
- Computing Essentials
- Introduction to Security
- Digital Forensics
- Advanced Security
- Security in Mobile App
$92,600 was the median annual wage for information security analysts in May 2016.
