This graduate certificate offers comprehensive courses in four fundamental pillars of cybersecurity, equipping professionals with essential skills needed to safeguard critical systems and data. It is tailored for individuals working in, or supporting, U.S. federal agencies, providing valuable academic preparation beyond the bachelor's level. While ideal for those seeking to enhance their cybersecurity expertise without committing to a full master's degree program, it offers the flexibility to transition seamlessly into an MS AIT program in the future, presenting an advantageous pathway for career advancement.
The graduate certificate may be pursued on a full or part-time basis.
Admissions
Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution and have earned a GPA of 3.00 or higher in the last 60 credits.
Students not enrolled in a graduate degree program at Mason should apply for the certificate program through the Office of Graduate Admission. Students already enrolled in a Mason graduate degree program should apply to the department for admission into the certificate program. Admission to the certificate program does not guarantee admission to any MS program.
Policies
For policies governing all graduate certificate programs, see AP.6 Graduate Policies.
Certificate Requirements
Total credits: 12
This certificate may be pursued on a full-or part-time basis.
Coursework
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select twelve credits from any of the following: | 12 | |
| Fundamentals of Computing Platforms | ||
| Cyber Security Fundamentals | ||
| Cloud Computing Security | ||
| Identity and Access Management | ||
| Secure Software Development | ||
| Network and Systems Security | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |