Cybersecurity Management Graduate Certificate

Build skills in cybersecurity management

Cybersecurity Management Graduate Certificate

According to Cyber Security Intelligence, corporate cyberattacks rose 50% in 2021 and continue to trend upward. As a result, professionals with expertise in cybersecurity management are highly sought after. Join forces against cyberattacks with Davenport University’s cybersecurity management graduate certificate program.

This one-year, four-course program offers flexibility through online+ or in-person formats. And with six start dates per year, you can begin your education in this growing field today and gain the cutting-edge certificate that employers desire.

What do cybersecurity managers do?

Cybersecurity managers are a critical component of an organization’s cybersecurity readiness. They’re responsible for risk assessment, cybersecurity strategy development and resource planning to prevent catastrophic cybersecurity attacks.

Explore courses for Davenport’s cybersecurity management graduate certificate

With the cybersecurity management certificate, you’ll develop skills to tackle legal and ethical challenges, manage risk and defend against cyberthreats. Courses in the cybersecurity management graduate certificate will build on your current capabilities and prepare you to work in collaboration with a team of cybersecurity professionals.

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Courses		12 Credits
IAAS600	Information Security Planning This course is a comprehensive study of the techniques used to protect information infrastructure and assets, with a primary focus on the Defense In Depth model that emphasizes the role of people, process and technology. Topics include security problems in computing, networks and distributed systems, and the criticality of the CIA triad; confidentiality, integrity and availability of technology-based resources. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Required undergraduate or 500+ level prerequisite courses	3
IAAS660	Project Mgt/Risk Mitigation This course covers the practices used in managing information systems and organizational change projects. Topics include protection of information infrastructure and assets utilizing a Defense In Depth model that emphasizes the role of people, process, and technology. Vulnerabilities and risks, computer crime, law, disaster recovery, contingency planning, physical security, operational security, and information security will be covered. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): IAAS581 or IAAS600	3
IAAS667	Legal/Ethical Security Topics This course provides students with real-world ethical issues facing public and private institutions involving privacy, data integrity, authentication, and internal malicious activity. Professional decision-making requires a thorough understanding and respect for intellectual property, corporate governance, and legal restrictions and regulations. This class will give students the framework to make legal, ethical decisions in their careers. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): IAAS600	3
IAAS738

Which class should I take? When should I take it?

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Earn your Davenport cybersecurity management certification 100% online or in person

Complete this graduate certificate in just one year

Why pursue a graduate certificate in cybersecurity management at Davenport?

You’ll receive real-world knowledge at Davenport University because classes are taught by industry-experienced leaders. Not only will they share their professional experience, but they’ll also provide mentorship and guidance to prepare you for a successful career.

Additionally, Davenport’s cybersecurity management graduate certificate is made affordable through scholarship opportunities, including the Department of Defense Cyber Scholarship Program, which covers the full cost of tuition, books and required fees, plus a stipend for food and housing, if needed.

Experience the Davenport difference:

Classes on your time

Davenport knows that working adults lead busy lives and admires that you feel called to further your career through the pursuit of a graduate certificate. That’s why the university offers flexibility through online or in-person course delivery and six start dates.

IACBE accreditation

Earn a degree that has specialized accreditation through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education, or IACBE.

Hands-on practice

Apply theories you learn in your cybersecurity management graduate certificate program to hands-on projects and practice-based assignments.

Open to all

Whether you’re a professional looking to advance your career or someone with no experience in the cybersecurity field, you can pursue a cybersecurity graduate certificate at Davenport.

Get started on your cybersecurity management graduate certificate

Explore the admissions requirements and then take the next step toward earning your graduate certificate in cybersecurity management at Davenport.

Talk to a graduate admissions advisor

Davenport’s admissions team is here to answer your questions. Please call us at 800.686.1600 or email us at info@davenport.edu.

Apply now or request more information

Start on your path to be a leader in cybersecurity management or another rewarding position. Request more information or begin your application now.

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About Davenport University

Davenport is a private, not-for-profit university with more than 150 years of experience preparing students for successful careers.

Offering over 80 degree and certificate programs, we align with top employers to design degree programs that help you gain the skills and real-world experience you need to rise above the rest. With small class sizes and campuses across Michigan or online, you’ll earn a quality education on your schedule at Davenport University.*

Some programs require a student to complete a portion of their degree plan off-campus.
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Davenport University, 2023/2024 Catalog