Graduate Business Certificate in Cyber Security Management

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The Graduate Business Certificate in Cyber Security Management is designed for career professionals who desire additional skills in their capacities as managers of information systems and hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree. The Graduate Business Certificate in Cyber Security Management is awarded after completing 12 graduate credit hours (four courses) at St. Thomas University

Total Program Credits: 12 credit hours

Program Fast Facts:

  • Fully Online & Flexible – Study from anywhere with no in-person requirements
  • Earn your certificate in just four courses
  • Expert Faculty – Learn from experienced professors with real-world cyber security experience

Career Opportunities:

  • Cyber Security Strategic Advisor
  • Client Security Officer
  • Cyber Security Consultant
  • IT Risk Analyst
  • Incident Analyst

Courses

  1. MIS 674 Enterprise Information Security – This course will provide an understanding to effectively implement the information security vision and strategy set forth by the executive management. The emphasis will be on information security policy and development of security program. The course focuses on establishing security processes, information security standards, risk management, business continuity, and security education, training and awareness.
  2. MIS 677 Cyber Security Technologies – This course provides an in-depth study of cybersecurity technologies critical to protecting information systems and data from threats in today’s digital landscape. Students will explore a range of security technologies, including
  3. MIS 675 Cyber Security Operations – This course focuses on daily cyber security operations required to protect corporate IT assets. The emphasis is on operational issues necessary to effectively run cyber security products and services in a live environment. It covers security monitoring, incident response, threat analysis and intelligence, digital forensics, cyber security services, and technical security solutions.
  4. CIS 608 Ethical Hacking – This course will provide graduate students with a framework to understand the structure and dynamics of Ethical Hacking and Intrusion Detection in relation to CyberSecurity practices, tools, processes, and major functional activities related to the combination of offensive and defensive actions to protect information technology assets from threats, attacks, damages, and/or unauthorized accesses. In addition, this hands-on class intends to provide graduate students with a deep understanding and practical skills to develop Ethical Hacking and Intrusion Detection plans and initiatives in a globalized environment heavily influenced by digital, interactive, viral, Web 2.0, Web 3.0, Social Media, and High Tech-Knowledge-Innovation environments.

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For more information about this program, contact:

Dr. Bernard Parenteau
Associate Professor
bparenteau@stu.edu