Overview
Prepare for career opportunities in one of the fastest-growing fields in the country: cybersecurity. CMU Online offers three cybersecurity degrees and two certificate programs, each designed to equip you with the skills employers are actively seeking. No matter which path you pursue, you’ll gain the expertise to help safeguard organizations from cyber threats in today’s information-driven world.
CMU is designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) by the National Security Agency (NSA). This prestigious recognition affirms that our programs meet rigorous federal standards for cybersecurity education and are aligned with workforce needs in government, defense, and private industry.
Cybersecurity professionals come from diverse backgrounds. Whether you’re an experienced IT professional or transitioning from a different field altogether, our degree and certificate programs are designed to complement existing skills while building new ones. By blending hands-on technical training with fundamental theory, our curriculum will help you prepare for roles in networking, software development, systems engineering, and beyond.
Explore Programs
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. Building upon MBA coursework for a solid foundation in business, 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.
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
- Network+
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.
Information Systems, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Cybersecurity Track
Location:
On-Campus, Online
Your Goal:
Build business expertise while developing critical cybersecurity skills to protect your organization’s data, systems and people.
About the Program:
Offered through CMU’s AACSB-accredited College of Business Administration, the Cybersecurity track for BSBA program blends core business knowledge with specialized cybersecurity training. You’ll prepare for a variety of leadership roles that require you to think strategically about information security and digital risk. The cybersecurity track equips you with practical skills through courses such as:
· Cybersecurity Analysis
· Governance, Risk, and Compliance in Cybersecurity
· Cybercrime Forensics
· Managing Security and Privacy in the Cloud
Program Outcomes:
In addition to earning your bachelor’s in business administration, you’ll graduate with the cybersecurity skills needed to support organizational resilience, risk mitigation, and secure IT operations. This program is ideal for those pursuing roles in cybersecurity operations and management.
CMU offers engaging online and face-to-face learning opportunities to help you achieve your goals. Request information today to take the next step toward a future in secure business leadership.
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.
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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