Online Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity
Advance your knowledge of network threats, data encryption, wireless network security, data authentication, data recovery and forensics, network architecture and emerging network technologies with UMass Lowell's online Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity. This program is ideal for systems administrators, network managers and other IT professionals who already possess a bachelor's in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems or related degrees. Applicants should be familiar with C programming and have knowledge of pre-calculus, statistics and discrete structures.
This program differs from traditional graduate computer science courses because of its focus on application-specific details, case studies and the operational framework required by today's IT professionals. Credits earned can be applied toward the Master of Science in Information Technology and the Master of Science in Security Studies: Cybersecurity Concentration.
Complete in 9 Months
One of the Most Affordable Tuitions in the Nation
No GRE Required
Career Outlook
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Curriculum Outline
Choose 4 Courses
- MSIT.5470 Protecting against Ransomware Attacks
- MSIT.5600 Network Infrastructures - Available Spring 2023!
- MSIT.5610 Computer Network Security
- MSIT.5620 Digital Forensics
- MSIT.5630 Secure Mobile Networks
- MSIT.5650 Cloud Computing - Available Spring 2023!
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.
Course Descriptions
Prerequisites:
Students must already have completed a bachelor's degree in a related discipline to enroll in this course and in a graduate career.
Prerequisites:
MSIT, IT Certificate Program
Prerequisites:
MSIT, IT Certificate Program
Prerequisites:
MSIT, IT Certificate Program
Prerequisites:
MSIT, IT Certificate Program
Prerequisites:
MSIT, IT Certificate Program
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 throughout the year 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. Students must submit their clearance form to their coordinator. The coordinator will apply them in SIS, Graduation Tracking.
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 all undergraduate courses offered through the Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies is the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Tuition for all online graduate courses is also 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 2023 Tuition |
Cost Per Credit | Cost Per 3-Credit Course* |
|---|---|---|
Graduate |
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| Online | $585 | $1,755 |
| Online Business** | $655 | $1,965 |
| Online IT and Engineering*** | $600 | $1,800 |
| Online Education | $470 | $1,410 |
| Graduate Online Education Courses in the Ed.D. and Ph.D.**** | $495 | $1,485 |
| On Campus | View Here | View Here |
Additional Costs |
|
|---|---|
| Term Registration Fee | $30 |
| Late Fee | $50 |
| Graduate Degree and Certificate Application | $50 |
Please note: Tuition and fees are subject to change.
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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 U.S. students) or 978-934-2390 (for international students).
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!
