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Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Policy at Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech, United States

Programme overview

This certificate aims to provide students with a broad understanding of key factors influencing policies on cybersecurity at all levels. Cybersecurity policy is inherently trans-disciplinary, incorporating elements of technology, business, criminology, and national/international governance. The emphasis is to equip students with a strong understanding of these elements and prepare them to implement policies that improve the state and practice of cybersecurity for all stakeholders.

Location: Blacksburg, VA, United States

What you will study

9 graduate credits required. Core courses include BIT 5114 Crime and Conflict in Cyberspace; BIT 5124 Cyber Law and Policy for Information Technology; BIT 5594 Web Applications and Electronic Commerce.

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Entry requirements

Open to VT graduate students and others not enrolled in VT graduate programs. Admission: VT students: Complete the Application for Graduate Certificate Program form Non-VT students: Complete online Admission Application

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