Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Management at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

This certificate employs a multidisciplinary approach to meet the growing demand for leaders who understand and manage cybersecurity and information assurance professionals. You will learn key terminology, frameworks and management practices associated with information assurance as well as management techniques and best practices for managers at any level of an organization. You'll also learn how to create and manage cybersecurity policy and how to quantify risks associated with cybersecurity.

Faculty: Darla Moore School of Business | Duration: 12 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

The certificate requires 12 hours of coursework, and you must maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 for the courses. You'll take Introduction to Cybersecurity Management and Managing Cyber Risk in Global Organizations plus two electives — such as Risk Management or Information Systems — from an approved list.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Business Manager, Cybersecurity Expert, Information Assurance Professional.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions (University of South Carolina Academic Bulletin): Candidates who possess the following credentials may generally consider themselves competitive for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Management. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all coursework completed beyond high school. A basic understanding of business concepts and probability and statistics. A professional background in business or information security/technology is beneficial but not required. For international applicants, a TOEFL score of 95 or higher, or an IELTS score of 7.0 or higher. Each application is evaluated by the admissions committee, which makes an official recommendation to the Graduate School. The Graduate School makes the final decision and notifies the applicant of the decision.

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.

Duration: 12 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://www.sc.edu/admissions-at-sc/applications/index.php

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