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Digital information is more essential and valuable than ever before. As the challenge of securing that information grows, the demand for experts with cybersecurity training will continue expanding across industries.
This online graduate certificate program will give you the knowledge to excel in the rapidly evolving field of digital information management and security. Learn to identify vulnerabilities within systems and mitigate a wide range of IT-related risks for organizations. Gain the skills to take on a leadership role as an IT security professional.
By completing this program’s four AACSB-accredited courses, you will learn how to evaluate weaknesses in an organization's IT systems and make recommendations to improve regulatory compliance, reporting, and operational performance. After mastering new programming concepts, you will gain significant hands-on experience in both attacking and defending virtual systems. You will also demonstrate how to set up and troubleshoot both computer networking hardware and software.
The content in these cybersecurity courses blends business and technical approaches to provide you with the most practical, relevant training so you can confidently address a wide range of cybersecurity challenges. Complete coursework at home and on your schedule to earn your graduate certificate in as little as two semesters.
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, information security analysts with the right skills and experience can expect to earn an average annual salary of $99,730. Job growth in this field is also projected to grow by 32% between 2018 and 2028, much faster than the average growth for all professions.
Every credit earned in this certificate can later be applied toward your Master of Computer Information Systems graduate degree (after formal admission per University transfer policies). Note that successful completion of this certificate does not guarantee admission into the master’s program.
To earn your graduate certificate, you must successfully complete the following courses:
Program Total Credits: 12
Note: This certificate may have courses in common with other graduate certificates. A student may earn more than one certificate, but a given course may be counted toward only one certificate.
This online program is instructed by the same faculty members who teach the MCIS program on CSU’s main campus in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Ramadan Abdunabi
Clinical Professor
Ramadan.Abdunabi@colostate.edu
Charles Butler
Professor
Charles.Butler@colostate.edu
Yes. Every credit earned in this certificate can later be applied toward the CSU College of Business’s online (or on-campus) Master of Computer Information Systems (after formal admission per University transfer policies). However, successfully completing the graduate certificate does not guarantee admission into the master’s program.
Both the College of Business and the Graduate School strive to provide the support you need to succeed in your program, and both offer numerous services to ensure that students can get assistance or support in a timely manner. All admitted students have access to a CIS advisor and CIS faculty throughout the program. Your CIS advisor will be available to approve of programs of study and to assist with program planning, in addition to many other areas of your academic experience.
Additional support resources:
A complete resume should include a description of each full-time professional position you've held and the length of time you held each position. Please list the month and year you began and ended each position. Include a reference from each place of employment, if possible.
| Fall: | August 1 |
| Spring: | January 1 |
Start your application online and upload materials directly into the online system. You can save your progress and return any time.
Apply NowGenerally, graduate certificate applicants must meet or exceed the following criteria:
Current resume
Describe the responsibilities of your professional experience and what you accomplished while in those positions; show the length of time for each position (including the month and year). International applicants, please provide the city, state, and country for your employment and academic history. You will upload this document to your online application.
Complete the online graduate application and pay the nonrefundable application processing fee (payable online). As soon as you have completed the required information, please submit your application. Your application will not be reviewed until it is complete and all required materials have been received.
Under "Select an application type," choose the term (fall or spring) that you are applying to. Note: Some certificates have a preferred start term; please contact us for details.
Request one official transcript of all collegiate work completed from all institutions attended. Transcripts must be received directly from the originating institution to be considered official. Transcripts from Colorado State University are not required.
Electronic (preferred): Digital Transcripts must be submitted by the originating institution using a secure service such as parchment, eScrip-Safe, the National Student Clearinghouse, or e-Quals. Transcripts received via emails are considered unofficial. Use institution code 4075 for Colorado State University or gradadmissions@colostate.edu if the secure service requires an email address.
Mail (if necessary): Graduate Admissions Colorado State University – Office of Admissions 1062 Campus Delivery Fort Collins, CO 80523-1062
Academic performance explanation (if GPA is below 3.0): If your most recent degree (undergraduate or graduate) cumulative GPA is below 3.0, complete and email the academic performance petition (PDF) to gradadmissions@business.colostate.edu.
International applicants: You must submit one set of official transcripts and a degree statement with a certified translation into English from each college or university attended, or notarized/certified copies if you can't get originals. Documents must show courses and final examinations taken, marks received for each year, and degree or diploma received. These must be mailed to us.
View your application status at any time to ensure your application checklist is complete or to check on updates.
Once your complete application, including supporting materials, is received, the department admission committee will review your application and notify you of their decision.
Proof of English language proficiency is required for applicants from countries or United States territories where there are official languages other than (or in addition to) English. This includes the U.S. territories of American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and Puerto Rico.