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Graduate Certificate

Cybersecurity

About the Program
Secure the Digital World

The Cybersecurity Advanced Certificate offered by the TSYS School of Computer Science provides graduate students with opportunities to join the cybersecurity workforce as qualified professionals. You will learn how to protect data and systems on the premises as well as in the cloud, by implementing appropriate cybersecurity controls, policies, and practices to help prevent, detect and eliminate security threats and vulnerabilities.

Just the Facts

Total Credit Hours:
12 Hours

Delivery Format:
On Campus, Online

Completion Time:
Up to 1 year

Academic Unit:
TSYS Center for Cybersecurity

Program Highlights
Your Academic Experience

  • Gain real-world experience with industry tools and frameworks
  • State-of-the-art learning facilities
  • Learn from qualified professionals
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What Can You Do With This Degree?

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Admission Requirements
Your Pathway to CSU

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Program-Specific Admission Requirements

This program has specific admission requirements. These requirements are available in our catalog.

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Institutional Admission Requirements

All applicants must meet our institutional admissions requirements to be accepted into Columbus State University.

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