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Cybersecurity (Graduate Certificate) at Brandeis University

Brandeis University, United States

Programme overview

Brandeis Online’s Cybersecurity master’s certificate prepares you to apply security principles and technologies to better protect software applications, networks and cloud environments. Delivered 100% online, part-time through the Rabb School of Continuing Studies; 12 credits.

Faculty: Rabb School of Continuing Studies  |  Department: Brandeis Online  |  Duration: 12 credits; Complete in 1 year or less  |  Study mode: online  |  Location: Waltham, MA, United States

What you will study

Courses include RIAS 102 Foundations of Cybersecurity for Software Engineering Professionals; RIAS 110 Identity Management and Applied Cryptography; RIAS 120 Securing Applications, Web Services, and Software-As-A-Service (SAAS); RIAS 140 Cloud Security; RIAS 172 Network and Application Security.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In addition to the general admissions requirements, those applying to the Cybersecurity program should meet the following criteria: Applicants must have a four-year bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or its equivalent. In addition to general admissions requirements, those applying to the Cybersecurity master’s certificate should have an undergraduate introductory course in Java, C++ or Python, or equivalent programming experience.

USD 14,640 for the whole programme (2025-2026). Total tuition for a 12-credit online programme at $1,220 per credit; excludes course materials fees, deposit and books. Source

Duration: 12 credits; Complete in 1 year or less

Apply through the official page: https://apply.gps.brandeis.edu/apply/

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