Cybersecurity (Graduate Certificate)
Advance your career in cybersecurity by gaining the skills to protect organizations from evolving cyber threats.
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Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Certificate description
The microcertificate program in cybersecurity equips you with practical skills in cryptography, network security and software security, preparing you to address real-world cyber threats. You develop critical, hands-on cybersecurity expertise to protect and secure modern information systems.
You choose three graduate-level courses from a diverse set of topics. Through these courses, you build a strong foundation in both theory and application. You learn how to:
- apply cryptographic principles
- design and evaluate secure systems
- implement cyber defense strategies
- manage risk and compliance
- secure information systems
Upon completion, you are prepared to tackle evolving cybersecurity challenges and strengthen organizational resilience against cyber threats.
GI Bill® benefits
This new program is not yet approved for use with GI Bill® benefits.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/.
Curriculum
This graduate degree includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below.
9 credit hours
Required Core (9 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information
CSE 531 Distributed and Multiprocessor Operating Systems (3)
CSE 539 Applied Cryptography (3)
CSE 543 Information Assurance and Security (3)
CSE 545 Software Security (3)
CSE 548 Advanced Computer Networking Security (3)
Students select three of the courses listed. Courses should be selected in consultation with the program advisor.
Admission requirements
Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in computing or a STEM-related field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = ''A'') in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = ''A'') in an applicable master's degree program. Applicants are required to submit: Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of current residency by scoring at least 4 on the Internet-based TOEFL® (iBT) or a score of 80 if taken before January 21, 2026 in a testing center; 6.5 on the IELTS; or 105 on the Duolingo English test.
Application deadlines
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | In Person | 07/24 | Priority* |
| Session A/C | Online | 07/24 | Priority* |
| Session B | Online | 09/17 | Priority* |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | In Person | 12/15 | Priority* |
| Session A/C | Online | 12/15 | Priority* |
| Session B | Online | 02/16 | Priority* |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | Online | 04/20 | Priority* |
*A priority deadline means that applications submitted and completed before the priority deadline will receive priority consideration. Applications submitted after the priority deadlines will be reviewed in the order in which they were completed and on a space-available basis. An application is complete after all materials are received by Admission Services.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students recieve financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
Get an estimateCareer opportunities
This microcertificate program in cybersecurity is an excellent pathway to advance or transition into the high-demand cybersecurity field. Graduates are equipped for roles such as:
- application security engineer
- compliance and security officer
- cybersecurity analyst
- information assurance specialist
- information security specialist
- IT risk analyst
- network security engineer
- systems security administrator
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
Computer Science and Engineering Program
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CTRPT 105
scai.grad.admission@asu.edu
480-965-3199
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