Graduate Certificate in Information Security
Ann Arbor, USA
Graduate Certificate
DURATION
72 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus, Distance Learning
* Fall - May 1 (guaranteed consideration/international student deadline
Key Summary
About: The Graduate Certificate in Information Security at The University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, founded in 1817, focuses on threats like malware, ransomware, phishing and denial of service. It offers advanced graduate courses in cybersecurity, cryptography, information ethics and security management. The program uses cyber-classrooms with online options and Mediasite recordings. A fast track provides prerequisites in networking, architecture, algorithms and databases and may require additional math and programming for students without a computer science background.
Career Outcomes: You'll prepare for roles in network security, cybersecurity analysis, information assurance, security management and cryptography-related positions, protecting data and systems across global industries.
Why UM-Flint
In an increasingly interconnected world, information is exposed to a growing number and a wider variety of risks. Threats such as malicious code, ransomware and malware, sophisticated phishing, and denial-of-service attacks have become more common and ambitious. This makes implementing and maintaining information security vital to the protection of data.
Our Information Security certificate looks to provide professional skills and training to combat the threats to data security by providing advanced graduate courses in cybersecurity, cryptography, information ethics, and security management.
With projected job growth rates in this field being much higher than the average for all other occupations, this certificate is a great addition to both working knowledge and career credentials.
Cyber Classrooms
With our Cyber-classrooms at your fingertips, we have the most flexible options to complete your graduate certificate at UM-Flint, including 100% online. The cyber-classrooms allow students to work from anywhere with computer access. In this enhanced learning environment, content is provided via our Mediasite viewer for students that are enrolled each semester. Students enrolled in these courses, will have access to course recordings online. For more information on Cyber Classrooms, click here.
Fast Track Option
Available for students without an undergraduate degree in computer science or a related field, this option consists of courses focused on the core competencies of Networking, Architecture, Algorithms, and Databases. Those who possess an undergraduate degree in liberal arts or business fields may be required to take some additional math and programming courses. All of the Fast Track pre-requisite courses are taught in the cyber-classroom format.
Courses
Prerequisites
Students with insufficient preparation may be required to take some of the following prerequisites courses:
A. Mathematics
- MTH 118 - Calculus for Management and Social Sciences (4)
B. Programming
All students (except for UM-Flint CSC alumni) are required to take a programming proficiency test and, based on its score, may be required to take:
- CSC 500 - Intensive Programming and Computer-Based Problem Solving (3)
C. Additional Computer Science Courses
Students without a Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Security, or related bachelor's degree are required to take:
- CSC 335 - Computer Networks I (3)
- CSC 375 - Data Structures (3)
Requirements
- CSC 535 - Advanced Computer Networking (3)
- CSC 549 - Ethics and Security Management (3)
- CSC 570 - Cyber Security (3)
- MTH 558 - Mathematical Cryptography (3)
Note
All requirements must be completed within six calendar years of initial enrollment in the program.
