Build In-Demand Cybersecurity Skills.
Cybersecurity is crucial in today's interconnected world where businesses, governments, and individuals rely heavily on digital data and services.
And digital transformation, vehicle electrification, robotic workplaces, and Industry 4.0 pose new challenges as well. That is, as organizations move to cloud environments and the IoT (Internet of Things) continues to proliferate, cybersecurity professionals must safeguard infrastructures and predict possible vulnerabilities. Furthermore, In the last decade or so, cyber attacks have grown in sophistication, frequency, and size.
In other words, there is a growing need for skilled cybersecurity progessionals. With Michigan Technological University’s Online Graduate Certificate in the Foundations of Cybersecurity, you'll build job-ready expertise and skills to help bridge this gap. You'll also be able to build upon these cybersecurity foundations by advancing to a master's degree.
Why Learn About Cybersecurity at MTU?
Compact Certificate
Earn your Online Foundations of Cybersecurity Certificate in as few as one semester.
Or, if you're a working professional, take three semesters to complete it.
Countable Credits
If you decide to take more courses and do a deeper diver into cybersecurity, you can apply your certificate toward a master's degree, choosing from Michigan Tech's MS in Cybersecurity or to our MS in Computer Science.
Accelerated Options
Get your certificate or degree faster. Accelerated options exist for current Michigan Tech undergraduate students in good standing, those who have achieved at least junior-level standing or recent bachelor’s graduates of Michigan Tech (less than two years). Discover if you qualify for an accelerated certificate or an accelerated MS in Cybersecurity ot Computer Science.
Academic and Research Reputation
Michigan Tech’s cybersecurity research program has been recognized nationally for its academic and research excellence. In fact, MTU has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research (CAE-R) by the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) This CAE-R designation, which establishes that Michigan Tech has met the rigorous requirements set forth by the NSA, extends through the 2029 academic year.
Explore the Curriculum.
In this 9-credit certificate, you will learn how to identify and describe the foundational principles of securing both a computer system and a computer network. You'll also study the foundational principles of secure software development and apply them effectively.
To acquire these expertise and skills, you will enroll in three required courses.
Build Foundational Skills for Lucrative Careers.
Cybersecurity is a rapidly growing field with diverse job roles that require a range of skills and expertise. And because of the importance of cybersecurity to so many organizations, these jobs pay well. That is, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (US BLS), the median 2023 salary of information security analysts, one type of cybersecurity professional, was $120,360.
And the projected job outlook for 2022-2023 is 32%, too, which is much, much faster than average.
But this is just one example of a career. That is, employment opportunities for cybersecurity expertise vary in their specific responsibilities and required skills depending on factors such as industry and organization size. They also differ according to the level of specialization within cybersecurity domains, such as network security, application security, cloud security, and more.
Regardless of their position, cybersecurity professionals require a combination of technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and a solid understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices.
Some Career Paths
- Compliance Analyst
- Cryptographer
- Cybersecurity Researcher
- Forensic Analyst
- Incident Responder
- Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker)
- Security Analyst
- Security Architect
- Security Consultant
- Security Engineer
Reach Out to Our Admissions Advisor.
At any stage of the inquiry or application process, we recommend that you contact Amanda Irwin, the graduate admissions advisor for the Michigan Tech Global Campus. You'll
- Learn more about the curriculum and online learning environment,
- Gain an understanding of the admissions process,
- Receive a recommendation on whether to move forward with the admissions process based on your educational background.
Amanda is not only gracious, funny, and kind, but also passionate about online learning. She has been helping students navigate the admissions process for over a decade.
If she can't answer your question, she'll direct you to someone who can.
- Call her at 906-487-1000
- Email her at globalcampus@mtu.edu
Get Started on Your Online Certificate in the Foundations of Cybersecurity.
Take the next steps on your online educational journey at Michigan Tech. We are here to answer your questions and to help you succeed in your online program.