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Graduate Certificate Program in Cybersecurity
Are you an IT professional looking to expand your knowledge of cybersecurity? This 4-course graduate certificate program can be completed entirely online at a pace that fits your schedule.
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Your Future in Cybersecurity Starts Here
This graduate-level certificate program has been designed by UMass Lowell's Computer Science Department to address the growing demand for advanced-level studies in Information Technology. Individuals interested in advancing their knowledge of network threats, data encryption, wireless network security, data authentication, data recovery and forensics, network architecture and emerging network technologies will benefit from this program.
The Online Graduate Certificate Program in Cybersecurity consists of four graduate online courses in network security, digital forensics, network infrastructures, and secure mobile networks. Offered through the University's Computer Science Department, this program differs from traditional graduate computer science courses in its focus on application-specific details, case studies and the operational framework required by today's IT professionals.
The courses in this graduate certificate program can be counted toward UMass Lowell's Master of Science in Information Technology as well as the Master of Science in Security Studies: Cybersecurity Concentration.
Intended Audience
The program is particularly appropriate for Systems Administrators, Network Managers and other IT professionals who have an undergraduate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems or related majors. Applicants should be familiar with C programming and have a math background that includes at least pre-calculus math, statistics and a first course in discrete structures. Other than these general certificate program requirements, the certificate program courses do not have specific prerequisites and may be taken in any order.
Curriculum Outline
Choose 4 Courses
- MSIT.5600 Network Infrastructures
- MSIT.5610 Computer Network Security - Available Summer 2020!
- MSIT.5620 Digital Forensics - Available Summer 2020!
- MSIT.5630 Secure Mobile Networks
- MSIT.5650 Cloud Computing
You do not have to be enrolled in the program to take a course. Try a course before applying into the program if you would like, by enrolling now as a "non-degree" graduate student, you can begin taking graduate courses this semester. Complete the Non-Degree Registration Form, and fax it to the Registrar's Office at 978-934-4076.
Note: These courses cannot be used towards the M.S. or D.Sc. in Computer Science.
Graduate Certificate Requirements
Students enrolled in graduate certificate programs through UMass Lowell must complete all courses indicated in the curriculum outline. Students may complete the certificate program at their own pace by registering for and successfully completing one or more courses each semester, depending upon his/her personal time constraints. Students are required to maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 with no more than one course grade below B to receive the certificate.
Online courses meet 10 to 14 weeks each semester during the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters (see Calendar for details). Online students generally log into their online course website one or more times per week to retrieve lectures and assignments or to participate in a chat session. Online students should expect to spend 6 to 10 hours per week engaged in course-related activities for each course. For more information on online courses, visit our online program home page .
Completing a Graduate Certificate Program
Graduate certificate courses must be completed within a five-year period with a minimum 3.0 grade point average and no more than one course with a grade below B. Once all courses for a graduate certificate have been completed, students must complete and submit the Graduate Certificate Clearance Form. Please submit your completed form to: UMass Lowell Registrar's Office, 220 Pawtucket Street, Lowell, MA 01854-5129. Forms can also be scanned and emailed to thesolutioncenter@uml.edu.
The Benefits of Learning Online with UMass Lowell
UMass Lowell has built a solid reputation by offering one of the largest selections of online programs available through a traditional university. Courses are taught by full-time faculty who are experts in their fields, and by adjunct faculty who, as practicing professionals, bring real-world experience to online class discussions.
We are committed to providing you with high-quality, affordable online programs that make earning your degree or certificate more convenient than ever before. Our students have access to online course technical support 24x7, and our academic advisors are here to help every step of the way.
Gainful Employment Disclosure Information
Completion rates, median loan debts and program costs are outlined in the Graduate Certificate Gainful Employment Disclosure Information.Course Descriptions
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Tuition & Fees
At UMass Lowell, we believe that students should have as much information as possible up front so they can make informed decisions before enrolling in a degree program or signing up for a course.
Tuition for UMass Lowell Online & Continuing Education students is the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Tuition is priced per credit. To calculate the tuition for a course, simply multiply the per-credit tuition by the total number of credits per course. Exception: If the total number of course contact hours is greater than the total number of credits, the per-credit tuition is instead multiplied by the total number of contact hours.
Spring 2020 Tuition |
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| Graduate Online and Audit (except Manning School of Business* Online, MBA in Haverhill, Master's in Information Technology, Master's in Engineering Management, and Education Courses) | $575.00 |
| Manning School of Business* Graduate Online Courses | $655.00 |
| MBA Graduate Courses in Haverhill | $655.00 |
| Master's in Information Technology and Master's in Engineering Management** Online Courses | $590.00 |
*Applies to courses with the following prefixes: ACCT, BUSI, ENTR, FINA, MGMT, MKTG, MIST, POMS offered through the Manning School of Business
**Applies to courses with the following prefixes: CHEN, CIVE, EECE, MECH, PLAS offered through the Francis College of Engineering
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| Registration Fee per Term (nonrefundable) | $30.00 |
| Late Fee for Nonpayment | $50.00 |
| Fee for Graduate Degree and Certificate Applications | $50.00 |
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Registration
Current students can register using SiS Self-Service. New students who have not already applied and been accepted to a program must use the Non-Degree Registration Form.You can take courses without being officially enrolled in a certificate or degree program, but you must meet course prerequisites. Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Class size is limited. We recommend that you register early to reserve your place in class.
For more information, please visit our Registration Page.
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Questions?
Email our Advising Center for assistance, or call 800-480-3190 to speak with an advisor.Admission Requirements
While the certificate program is designed to be readily accessible to students who have completed a four-year program in Computer Science, Information Technology or Information Systems, we understand that the IT community includes many individuals who have completed degrees in other majors and have made career adjustments to the field.
To accommodate the community at large, our specific certificate program admission requirements are:
- A transcript showing proof of completion of an undergraduate BS or BA degree from an accredited institution
- Mathematical experience to include a minimum of one semester of Precalculus, one semester of Discrete Mathematics and one semester of Statistics, or the equivalent experience
- C Programming proficiency, to include a minimum of one class of C Programming and one class of data structures, or the equivalent experience
Questions Regarding Your Graduate Application?
Email Graduate_Admissions@uml.edu or call 800-656-4723.
For General Assistance:
For general questions about registering for courses or to find out who the advisor is for your graduate program, call 800-480-3190. Our admissions and advising teams are here to help!