Cybersecurity (Graduate Certificate)
This certificate program prepares students with an existing IT background for the cybersecurity field in business and government, which is expanding locally and globally. The field continues to have high job growth, and many job opportunities are available in the Washington metropolitan region. Students may select to cover the body of knowledge required for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) by taking the elective IT 535 Advanced Computer Security, or for the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) by taking the elective IT 670 Computer Network Defense.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Evaluate security and privacy policies.
- Identify and evaluate computer security incidents.
- Evaluate the product certification and accreditation processes.
Admission Requirements: In addition to the university's requirements for graduate school admission, the applicant should hold a bachelor’s degree in a field such as information technology, computer science, or a related field, or a degree in an unrelated field with at least two years of experience in an IT position. Title IV federal financial aid is not available for the certificate program unless it is included in the M.S. in emerging technology program.
Application information for current graduate students: Current graduate College of BILT students pursuing graduate master’s BILT programs at the University may apply to add a certificate to their program of study through the Dean’s Office.
Course Substitution Policy: If a student can demonstrate a depth of prior experience, industry certification, or graduate cybersecurity courses, 500-level courses can be substituted with higher-level courses.
Program Completion and Residency Requirements: Twelve (12) credits of coursework must be completed at Marymount University within three years of the date of matriculation.
If the certificate is earned as part of a stackable master’s degree, please refer to the Emerging Technology (M.S.) or Technology Management (M.S.) Transfer Credit Guidelines.
Certificate Requirements
12 credits
Required Courses
| IT 530 | Computer Security | 3 |
| IT 570 | Cybersecurity: Law, Policy, Ethics, and Compliance | 3 |
Electives
Two (2) electives from the following:
| IT 535 | Advanced Computer Security | 3 |
| IT 537 | Computer Forensics and Incident Response | 3 |
| IT 560 | Applications of Cryptography | 3 |
| IT 575 | Information Security Management | 3 |
| IT 588 | Cybersecurity Risk Management | 3 |
| IT 670 | Computer Network Defense | 3 |