Applied Cyber Security Graduate Certificate at George Mason University

Programme overview

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.

Faculty: College of Engineering and Computing | Department: Department of Information Sciences and Technology | Duration: 12 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Fairfax, VA, United States

What you will study

Total 12 credits. Curriculum courses listed include Fundamentals of Computing Platforms; Cyber Security Fundamentals; Cloud Computing Security; Identity and Access Management; Secure Software Development; Network and Systems Security.

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Entry requirements

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.

Duration: 12 credits

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