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Programs Offered
- Certificate
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Delivery Options
- On-Campus
- Accelerated
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Credits
- 9 credits
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Timeline
- One–three semesters
Critical Understanding to Protect Data and Applications
Cybersecurity is one of the fastest growing fields in the U.S. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), between 2021 and 2031, the number of information security analysts is projected to grow 35%, making it the eighth-fastest-growing occupation in the U.S. The on-campus and online Foundations of Cybersecurity certificate program at Michigan Tech presents students and professionals working in computer science with the requisite knowledge and skills to move into this growing field. The National Security Agency has designated Michigan Tech as a Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) and Cyber Research (CAE-R). Michigan Tech is the only university in Michigan to receive both the CAE-CD and CAE-R designations.
The certificate can be applied toward the MS in Cybersecurity or the MS in Computer Science.
Who is This Certificate For?
This certificate is for qualified professionals who want to enhance their skill set and can be a foundation to continue toward a graduate degree. It is also valuable for degree-seeking students looking to develop a concentration that gives them an edge in their career path.
What You Need to Know
Our Michigan Tech graduate certificate in foundations of cybersecurity, students learn the core principles of computer and network security, develop a comprehensive understanding of various software vulnerabilities, how to write trusted applications, learn to apply cryptography tools, and study real world applications.
Admissions
To enroll in this certificate program, students must have a bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or software engineering. See complete admissions requirements.
Accelerated Option
Michigan Tech Bachelor's + 1 Semester = Accelerated Graduate Certificate
Current Michigan Tech undergraduates or recent alumni, get started right away. Our accelerated graduate certificates are a fast, affordable way to add graduate credentials to your bachelor's degree in as little as one semester. Be more marketable in your industry or prepare for your master's degree. Explore accelerated certificate options.
Online Option
Accredited Courses, Convenience
Online learning at Michigan Tech provides greater flexibility and can fit around your busy schedule wherever you are. Upgrade or change your career path.
Prospective students can earn graduate certificate in Foundations of Cybersecurity fully online.
Credits
This graduate certificate requires a minimum of 9 total credits. Students may apply the credits earned for this certificate toward a graduate degree at Michigan Tech.