Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Offense and Defense (Online) at The Ohio State University

Programme overview

The certificate lets professionals with a baccalaureate in engineering or another STEM field develop new expertise in cybersecurity, focusing on the design and implementation of cybersecurity measures in digital systems. It is part of the Graduate Curriculum in Cybersecurity spanning several departments and colleges at Ohio State.

Faculty: College of Engineering | Intake: Spring, Autumn | Study mode: online | Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

Design and implementation of cybersecurity measures in digital systems.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering recommended, specifically Computer Science or Electrical and Computer Engineering; other engineering or non-engineering degrees may be considered depending on degree type and years of technical work experience. Online application, 2 letters of reference, statement of intent, updated resume, $60 application fee and transcripts from all institutions attended. GRE not required for applicants with 3.0 GPA or above and an ABET-accredited degree; international applicants, graduates of non-ABET institutions and those below 3.0 may be recommended to take the Graduate Bridge Program. International applicants: TOEFL iBT 4.0 or higher (equivalent to 79 on the pre-January 2026 scale), IELTS Academic 6.5, or Duolingo 120. Deadlines: Spring 2027 December 21, 2026; Autumn 2027 July 27, 2027.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Spring, Autumn

Apply through the official page: https://gpadmissions.osu.edu/

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