Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Management Online
Become an essential part of any organization's cybersecurity by honing your skills in information and network security.
Program Overview
Discover effective security methods in the Cybersecurity Management Certificate program
Maximize your career opportunities in data security with the knowledge and skills you will gain in the online Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Management program at the University of Illinois Springfield. Designed for STEM professionals, this online data safety management program provides training in networks and systems that will enable you to lead an organization’s defense against cyberattacks and data breaches.
Our world-class UIS Online faculty, who also teach on campus, guide you through this program's 100 percent online coursework. This program strengthens your information and network security capabilities and provides hands-on experience in digital forensics, penetration testing and vulnerability assessment. With multiple start dates per year, learn at your convenience and increase your in-demand skills in as few as six months.
Graduates of the online Cybersecurity Management certificate will:
- Apply the principles and practices of cybersecurity management, including protection of systems against attacks and data breaches
- Learn policies and approaches for managing systems within an organization
- Explore issues currently facing governance and strategic planning for security, policy making, risk management and business continuity
- Apply the principles and practices of cybersecurity management, including protection of systems against attacks and data breaches
- Learn policies and approaches for managing systems within an organization
- Explore issues currently facing governance and strategic planning for security, policy making, risk management and business continuity
Career Opportunities:
- Chief Information Security Officer
- Cybersecurity Manager
- Cybersecurity Management Consultant
- Information Security Analyst
- Governance, Risk and Compliance Officer
- Chief Information Security Officer
- Cybersecurity Manager
- Cybersecurity Management Consultant
- Information Security Analyst
- Governance, Risk and Compliance Officer
Accreditation
The College of Business and Management at the University of Illinois Springfield is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB). Fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide have earned this symbol of the highest standard in management education.
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Accreditation
The University of Illinois Springfield is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. For more information, contact the Higher Learning Commission at hlcommission.org/.
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Tuition
Find out more about the affordable tuition at UIS
Earn a world-class education for less than you’d expect. Our pay-by-the-course tuition fits easily into your budget.
Full estimated cost of attendance is listed here: https://www.uis.edu/financial-aid/cost-attendance
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cybersecurity Management Cert. | $460 | $1,380 | $5,520* |
Tuition breakdown:
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cybersecurity Management Cert. | $460 | $1,380 | $5,520 |
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Find the start date that works for your schedule
Designed for working professionals, UIS Online programs feature multiple start dates per year, so you can begin at the time that best fits your schedule and complete your certificate quickly.
Now enrolling:
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025-1st Half | 1/13/25 | 12/16/24 | 1/2/25 | 1/8/25 | 1/12/25 | 3/15/25 | 8 weeks |
| Summer 2025-1st Half | 6/2/25 | 5/12/25 | 5/20/25 | 5/28/25 | 6/1/25 | 7/26/25 | 8 weeks |
| Fall 2025-1st Half | 8/22/25 | 8/1/25 | 8/11/25 | 8/17/25 | 8/21/25 | 10/18/25 | 8 weeks |
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Admissions
Find out what you need to apply for your UIS Online Cybersecurity Management Certificate
We’ve streamlined our admission process to save you time and effort. Just follow these simple steps to apply.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- All official transcripts
- No GMAT required
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Courses
Take a peek at the Cybersecurity Management Certificate coursework
For the online Cybersecurity Management Certificate program, you must complete 4 courses totaling 12 credit hours.
