Overview
Prepare for job opportunities in what the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recognizes as one of the fastest-growing job fields in the country: cybersecurity. CMU Online offers three cybersecurity programs and two cybersecurity certificates, each designed to build the skills employers urgently seek. Whichever path you take, you’ll prepare to keep organizations safe from cyber threats in our information-dependent world.
Cybersecurity pros come from diverse backgrounds. Our certificates and programs are designed to complement your skill set no matter your experience level or expertise. Blending hands-on technical abilities with fundamental theory, they’re designed to help advance the careers of professionals in information technology fields like networking, software development, and systems engineering, as well as students with a background in other fields such as health care, banking, the military, or supply chain management.
Explore Programs
Cybersecurity, Graduate Certificate
Location:
Online
Your Goal:
Learn the critical cybersecurity skills you need to advance your information security career.
About the Program:
Prepare to deter, detect, and solve cybercrimes with this 15-credit graduate certificate in Cybersecurity. CMU is designated as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education, making CMU’s Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Program CAE-designated. Featuring hands-on learning for the practical technical knowledge you need to keep your organization safe, this credential can be earned in as little as one year by completing these five career-relevant courses:
- Cybersecurity Analysis
- Governance, Risk and Compliance in Cybersecurity
- Cybercrime Forensics
- Managing Security and Privacy in the Cloud
- Cybersecurity, Systems and Network Certification
Program Outcomes:
You’ll earn your graduate certificate and gain in-demand skills for roles such as:
- Cybersecurity Specialist/Technician
- Cybercrime Analyst/Investigator
- Incident Analyst/Responder
- IT Auditor
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cybersecurity Consultant
- Penetration and Vulnerability Tester
Completion of the program will also prepare you to pursue leading industry certifications such as:
- Security+
- CSA+
- CCSK
- CASP
Individuals with previous IT experience will become eligible as well as prepared for the CISSP certification exam after completion of an additional class, BIS 531.
CMU offers engaging online and face-to-face learning opportunities built to help you achieve big goals. Request information today to learn more about this program and how to take the next step.
Cybersecurity, Undergraduate Certificate
Location:
Online
Your Goal:
Build essential cybersecurity skills and jumpstart your information systems security career.
About the Program:
Looking to add cybersecurity skills to your toolkit? Those who have at least 86 undergraduate college credit hours qualify for this 15-credit undergraduate certificate in Cybersecurity. Gain the foundations of network security and administration, governance, and cloud computing you need to pursue an entry-level cybersecurity career. You’ll gain hands-on practice in our virtual lab while completing five relevant courses:
- Cybersecurity Analysis
- Governance, Risk and Compliance in Cybersecurity
- Cybercrime Forensics
- Managing Security and Privacy in the Cloud
- Cybersecurity, Systems and Network Certification
Program Outcomes:
You’ll earn your undergraduate certificate, which could serve as a stepping-stone toward a relevant information security bachelor’s degree or an entry point to roles such as:
- Cybersecurity Specialist/Technician
- Cybercrime Analyst/Investigator
- Incident Analyst/Responder
- IT Auditor
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cybersecurity Consultant
- Penetration and Vulnerability Tester
Completion of the program will also prepare you to pursue leading industry certifications such as:
- Security+
- CSA+
- CCSK
- CASP
Individuals with previous IT experience will become eligible as well as prepared for the CISSP certification exam after completion of an additional class, BIS 531.
CMU offers engaging online learning opportunities built to help you achieve big goals. Request information today to learn more about this program and how to take the next step.
Business Administration: Cybersecurity Emphasis , Master of Business Administration
Location:
Online
Your Goal:
Prepare for business leadership and acquire urgently needed cybersecurity skills.
About the Program:
Accredited by AACSB International, our program imparts the critical skills you need to advance your business career in information technology. The Cybersecurity emphasis will prepare you to manage cyberthreats, mitigate risks, and protect your organization through courses such as:
- Cybersecurity Analysis
- Governance, Risk and Compliance in Cybersecurity
- Cybercrime Forensics
- Managing Privacy and Security in the Cloud
Program Outcomes:
You’ll earn your MBA and graduate ready to apply in-demand cybersecurity skills within executive-level leadership roles.
CMU offers engaging online and face-to-face learning opportunities built to help you achieve big goals. Request information today to learn more about this program and how to take the next step.
Master of Science in Information System, Cybersecurity Track
Location:
On Campus/Online
Your Goal:
Meet employer demand for skilled information professionals.
About the Program:
Ranked as one of the top SAP-focused graduate programs in the nation, our program will prepare you to lead organizations in the optimum use of business technology. You’ll build the skills employers look for through opportunities for hands-on learning and collaborative problem-solving. Plus, you can customize your degree to your career goals with one of these four tracks:
- Business Data Analytics
- Cybersecurity
- Enterprise Systems Using SAP Software
- Project Management
Program Outcomes:
You’ll earn your MSIS and graduate ready to excel in high-impact information systems management roles. In addition, our two-week SAP Academy will prepare you to take the TS410 SAP exam and achieve certification.
CMU offers engaging online and face-to-face learning opportunities built to help you achieve big goals. Request information today to learn more about this program and how to take the next step.
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