Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security

Earn a UTSA Cyber Security Certificate from a nationally recognized leader in cyber security education and research.

The UTSA Carlos Alvarez College of Business is offering a new graduate certificate in cyber security. This 12-hour certificate program is designed to give non-cyber professionals (e.g. non-degree seeking professionals in non-cyber occupations such as engineering, finance, psychology, etc.) the knowledge and technical skills needed to deal with cyber security issues that impact a wide variety of fields.

Offered by the college’s Department of Information Systems and Cyber Security, this certificate will provide a common framework for understanding cyber security, as well as allow for specialization in specific areas such as law, policy, analysis, response, etc.

Why pursue a graduate certificate in Cyber Security?

• Gain a fundamental knowledge of cyber security technologies that affect organizational operations, processes, and decision-making.
• Demonstrate critical thinking by analyzing cyber security situations and constructing or selecting acceptable solutions to mitigate or eliminate problems.
• Appreciate the legal and ethical environment impacting cyber systems and be able to recommend or implement solutions within the legal and ethical constraints present in the environment.

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Do you have a BBA in Cyber Security from UTSA?

As this certificate is for non-cyber professionals, you will already have received this fundamental knowledge during your degree program. If you are considering graduate-level work in cyber, we recommend the Master of Information Technology with a concentration in Cyber Security (MSIT Cyber).

Please note: If you are pursing your MSIT Cyber, you are not able to receive credit toward your degree from this Graduate Certificate.