A Secure Future in Cybersecurity 

The cybersecurity management certificate program at the College of Computing and Engineering (CCE) focuses on the key elements and develops valuable skills in risk management and policies and procedures associated with organizational cybersecurity.  This program incorporates creativity, vision, strategic planning, and technology for the analysis and decision making applicable to complex, real-world problems in cybersecurity and the application to organizations.

Students take 12 credits covering the fundamentals of cybersecurity, systems operations, security governance, and systems auditing.  

Admission Requirements

  • Online application
  • $50 application fee (nonrefundable)
  • An earned bachelor’s degree with a GPA of at least 2.5 from a regionally accredited institution and with an appropriate major
  • Sealed official transcripts from all institutions attended
  • A résumé
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International students should visit computing.nova.edu/admissions for additional requirements.

Why Earn Your Cybersecurity Management Certificate at NSU?

Quick Facts

Curriculum

The cybersecurity management certificate program is 12 total credits to complete. Full-time students can earn the degree in as little as 3 months. Working professionals can earn the degree in 6 months.

Start Dates

Classes for the program begin in August, January and May.

Delivery Options

Classes for the cybersecurity management certificate program are offered online or at our Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus.

Tuition

Tuition for the degree program is $950 per credit hour. Discounted rates are available through our employer tuition program.
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Career Opportunities

Under the category of Oversee and Govern, within the National Institute of Standards and Technology, explore careers, such as:

  • Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
  • Information Systems Security Manager (ISSO)
  • Cybersecurity Program Manager (OPM#801)
  • Information Systems Security Manager (OPM#722)
  • IT Program Manager (OPM#802)
  • Cyber Policy and Strategy Planner (OPM#752)

Cybersecurity Management Certificate Curriculum

Program Sheet
12 Total Credits
Credits
ISEC 615
Fundamentals of Cybersecurity (ISEC 615 / Credits: 3 )
3
ISEC 635
Information Systems Operations Management (ISEC 635 / Credits: 3 )
3
ISEC 655
Information Security Governance (ISEC 655 / Credits: 3 )
3
ISEC 675
Information System Auditing (ISEC 675 / Credits: 3 )
3

Take The Next Step

The College of Computing and Engineering graduate enrollment office is located on the fourth floor in the Carl DeSantis Building on NSU's Fort Lauderdale-Davie campus in Davie, Florida. Click here for a map.

Phone: (954) 262-2031 or Toll-Free: (800) 986-2247 ext. 22031

Email: computing@nova.edu

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Hours of Operation

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8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.