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Programs Offered
- Certificate
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Delivery Options
- On-Campus
- Accelerated
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Credits
- 9 credits
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Timeline
- One–three semesters
Develop the Critical Understanding to Protect Data and Applications
A single software vulnerability can expose sensitive information or compromise a computer network. Cybersecurity focuses on protecting computer systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access, attacks, and other digital threats. As organizations rely increasingly on connected technologies, understanding how to secure these systems is essential. Cybersecurity is one of the fastest growing fields in the nation. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), between 2021 and 2031, the number of information security analysts is projected to grow 35 percent.
Michigan Tech's Foundations of Cybersecurity Graduate Certificate provides advanced knowledge of computer, network, and software security. Offered online and on campus, the program emphasizes the fundamental principles and methods used to identify vulnerabilities, protect digital systems, and develop secure applications. The National Security Agency has recognized Michigan Tech as a Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) and Cyber Research (CAE-R)—making Michigan Tech the only university in Michigan to receive both the CAE-CD and CAE-R designations.
Who is This Certificate For?
This certificate is designed for students and professionals with backgrounds in computer science, computer engineering, or software engineering who want to strengthen their cybersecurity knowledge. It's also a good fit for graduate students seeking specialized study in computer and network security or a foundation for further graduate education, such as the MS in Cybersecurity.
What You Need to Know
You'll study the principles of computer and network security, including cryptography, access control, intrusion detection, and network security threats and countermeasures. Coursework also examines software vulnerabilities and secure development practices, helping you understand how to design and develop applications that are more resistant to cyberattacks. You'll gain knowledge of both established security principles and their practical applications.
Admissions
To enroll in this certificate program, students must have a bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or software engineering. See complete admissions requirements.
Accelerated Option
Michigan Tech Bachelor's + 1 Semester = Accelerated Graduate Certificate
Current Michigan Tech undergraduates or recent alumni, get started right away. Our accelerated graduate certificates are a fast, affordable way to add graduate credentials to your bachelor's degree in as little as one semester. Be more marketable in your industry or prepare for your master's degree. Explore accelerated certificate options.
Online Option
Accredited Courses, Convenience
Online learning at Michigan Tech provides greater flexibility and can fit around your busy schedule wherever you are. Upgrade or change your career path.
Prospective students can earn this graduate certificate in Foundations of Cybersecurity fully online.
Credits
This graduate certificate requires a minimum of 9 total credits. Students may apply the credits earned for this certificate toward a graduate degree at Michigan Tech.