Cybersecurity Certificate at University of Texas at Arlington

Programme overview

The Certificate in Cybersecurity is offered through the Computer Science and Engineering Department and will educate undergraduate students in the knowledge and skills required to identify and proactively mitigate potential cyber security risks. Students will learn about cryptographic techniques and public key infrastructure, secure programming techniques, and computer network security including intrusion detection devices and firewalls. This program aims at the dual goal of providing industry with a knowledgeable, locally available workforce while developing career opportunities for its participants.

Faculty: College of Engineering | Department: Computer Science and Engineering | Duration: 12 credit hours | Location: Arlington, TX, United States

What you will study

The programme totals 12 credit hours. Required courses listed include: Computer Network Organization; Information Security; Information Security II; Secure Programming.

Career pathways

This program aims at the dual goal of providing industry with a knowledgeable, locally available workforce while developing career opportunities for its participants.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The certificate is open to all degree-seeking students. Student who are not a part of an engineering professional program should contact a CSE advisor for permission.

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.uta.edu/admissions/apply

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