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As cyber threats continue to grow in complexity and frequency, organizations need professionals who understand both the technical and managerial aspects of information security. Nova Southeastern University's Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Management is a four-course graduate certificate designed for professionals who want to build expertise in managing cybersecurity risks and protecting organizational information assets. Students develop knowledge in cybersecurity fundamentals, information systems operations management, security governance, and information systems auditing, preparing them to support security initiatives and informed decision-making within today's complex digital environments. This certificate is ideal for current and aspiring technology professionals seeking leadership-oriented cybersecurity skills that can help organizations navigate an evolving threat landscape.

Quick Facts

Curriculum
Curriculum
  • 12 Credits (4 Courses)
  • Complete in as Little as One Year
Delivery Format
Delivery Format
  • 100% Online or On-Campus
  • Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus
Start Dates
Start Dates
  • 3 Intakes Per Year
  • August (Fall), January (Winter), May (Summer)
Tuition
Tuition
  • $11,868 Estimated Total Tuition
  • $989 Per Credit Hour
  • Graduate Tuition Rate Applies to All Students
Admissions
Admissions
  • Bachelor's Degree Required
  • STEM or Technical Field Preferred
  • No GRE/GMAT Required
STEM Designation
STEM Designation
  • STEM-Designated Graduate Certificate
  • Cybersecurity Governance, Risk Management, and Information Systems Auditing

Learning Outcomes

A graduate with a Cybersecurity Manager certificate will have the ability to:

  1. Develop organizational policies related to cybersecurity for effective solutions.
  2. Apply knowledge of information security compliance with applicable policies to perform cyber risk management analysis using recognized cybersecurity standards.

Graduate Certificate Cybersecurity Management Curriculum

Required Courses (12 credits)

Credits

(ISEC 615
Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
/Credits: 3)
(ISEC 635
Information Systems Operations Management
/Credits: 3)
(ISEC 655
Information Security Governance
/Credits: 3)
(ISEC 675
Information System Auditing
/Credits: 3)
Graduate certificates each require 12 credit hours. Graduate certificate applicants will be held to the same admissions standards as Master of Science (M.S.) degree-seeking applicants and will be required to submit all standard application materials associated with CCAC M.S. programs. Students admitted under certificate status may enroll in a maximum of 12 graduate-level credits and must complete all coursework within a two-year time limit from the date of initial enrollment. Students must take the four courses listed above.  For a full list of all course descriptions, visit coursewizard.nova.edu.

Frequently Asked Questions

Students study cybersecurity fundamentals, information systems operations management, security governance, and information systems auditing. These topics help prepare professionals to support cybersecurity initiatives and manage organizational security risks. 

This certificate is designed for current and aspiring technology professionals who want to strengthen their cybersecurity leadership, governance, compliance, and risk management knowledge. 

Cybersecurity management skills are valuable for professionals working in information security, risk management, compliance, auditing, IT leadership, and security governance roles.

Organizations face increasingly complex cyber threats and regulatory requirements. Cybersecurity management helps businesses establish security policies, manage risks, support compliance efforts, and protect critical information systems.

Technical cybersecurity focuses on implementing and maintaining security technologies, while cybersecurity management emphasizes governance, risk management, compliance, auditing, and strategic oversight of security programs.