Certificate

Information Security

Geared for professionals looking for advanced knowledge in information security, this certificate program prepares you to become an expert in determining the costs and benefits of security operations and investments. Develop security policies and procedures that protect organizations from internal and external information security incidents and threats and learn to lead the planning and management efforts of safeguarding information and ensuring continuity of operations.

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At a Glance

Classes Begin
January 8
Format
Term Length
10 Weeks
Admission
No GRE or GMAT
4 Course Certificate
Tuition
$12,896
Time
As few as 6 months
6 Course Certificate
Tuition
$19,344
Time
As few as 12 months
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University College is committed to educational access, and given the difficult circumstances currently impacting millions of people, we are waiving application fees.

Skills You'll Learn


Enhance physical, personnel, and information security


Secure a network and services


Create business continuity plans

Curriculum

Specialized Graduate Certificate in Information Security requires completion of 16 credit hours (4 courses).

All students are required to complete a zero-credit Student Success Course.

4
Concentration Courses

Sample Schedule

Finish a graduate certificate in as few as six months or take up to a year. Choose your time to completion to get a better sense of what your schedule will look like during your certificate program.

Time to Completion
Year 1 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
4-Course Certificate Classes 2 2 0 0
6-Course Certificate Classes 3 3 0 0

Interested in a master's degree?


Explore our Master of Science in Security Management with a concentration in Information Security.

Take a Course Before You Apply


We know how important it is to get started when you're ready and that's why you can enroll in a course before you officially apply.

Career Outcomes

Predicted outcomes for graduates of Information Security


Employment for information security analysts is expected to grow at a rate of 33% through 2030 - much faster than the average — according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.


Industries with the most need include finance, government, and healthcare.


U.S. News and World Report ranked information security analyst #2 on their “Best Technology Jobs” list due to factors such as salary and job growth.

Job Titles

Information Systems Administrator
Chief Information Security Officer
Information Security Analyst
Network Security Analyst
Network Administrator
Network Architect
Information Technology Specialist

Information Security Analysts Salary: National Average

$76,133
(Glassdoor)

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Flexible Online Classes

Flexible Online Classes

We understand the demands of balancing work, friends and family, and school can be challenging. That's why at University College, you can complete your program entirely online. Our online learning platform makes it easy to work anywhere at any time.

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Accreditation

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Higher Learning Commission

University College programs maintain the highest level of accreditation offered by The Higher Learning Commission, one of the regional accrediting bodies recognized by the federal government. The University of Denver and all of its academic programs are regionally accredited by this commission, and regional accreditation is the highest standard for universities in the United States.

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