About the course

Fast track your career by earning a graduate certificate in cybersecurity. Choose from two specializations: information security management or secure software and engineering. Our online or in-person 15-credit-hour graduate certificate offers you a combination of business and applied sciences, giving you a robust set of skills that help you stand out from other professionals. If you want to gain more background in cybersecurity for a current role or test whether the full master?s degree program is right for you, this certificate program is a great option.

　　This program does not require a graduate test. Note: International applicants may have to provide evidence of English language proficiency. More information can be found within the online application. This program requires three recommendations. Please send email requests for such recommendations from within the online system. This program does not require any previous written work be submitted. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Kalamazoo
Fall (August), 2025	Kalamazoo

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Western Michigan University

Please prepare a statement which covers the following information and attach it within the online application system.

　　Resume or curriculum vitae CV Submit a resume or curriculum vitae CV summarizing your work experience academic background certificates and publications,

　　Letters of recommendation Submit three letters of recommendation Please send all email requests for the recommendations from within the online application system

　　Personal statement

　　Summarize your academic or professional experiences in information technology or cybersecurity and indicate how these experiences make you an ideal candidate for the program

　　You are encouraged to note any exceptional accomplishments or projects as well as any professional certifications in this statement Address how you see this degree aligning with your academic or professional goals include your thoughts on how it may aid you in potential professional positions or future educational pursuits

　　This statement should be double spaced 500 to 1000 words and demonstrate your communication skills and writing competence

　　Transcripts An official transcript from the institution from which you received your bachelors degree is required as well as a transcript from the institutions where any additional graduate level courses or degrees have been taken or completed

　　An overall grade point average of at least 3.0 in the last two years of undergraduate work.

　　Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL 80 iBT graduate.

　　TOEFL Essential 8 Graduate.

　　International English Language Testing System IELTS Academic - 6.5 graduate.

　　Pearson Test of English Academic Module PTE - 54 graduate.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Western Michigan University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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