Cybersecurity Graduate Certificate
offered by Missouri State University

Cybersecurity Graduate Certificate
at
MSU
Overview

Secure and defend information systems from cyberattacks

Earn a certificate of completion from Missouri State
Prepare a role for Computer and Information Systems Managers, Information Security Analysts, Database Administrators

Skills you will learn

What are the course deliverables?

Students will communicate effectively both orally and in writing in a variety of audiences
Students will demonstrate critical thinking by analyzing situations and by constructing and selecting solutions to problems
Students will understand and appreciate the importance of the impact of effective leadership in IT organizations
Students will understand and appreciate the legal and ethical environment impacting individuals as well as business organizations and have an understanding of the ethical implications of IT legal decisions
Students will have a fundamental knowledge of Information Technologies which affect organizational processes and decision-making

More about this course

Learn to think like a hacker analyzing their tools and techniques
Using this analysis, develop solid security systems and policies to ensure your information is not compromised
Acquire the skills to promptly identify a problem and find a solution should a breach occur
Know the process for reporting a security breach to law enforcement and be prepared for the legal proceedings that follow

Required courses (Choose any 3)

Foundations of Cybersecurity

Telecommunications and Network Security

Ethical Hacking and and Incident Response

Legal Issues in Cybersecurity

Computer Forensics

Web Application Security

Management of Information Security

Independent Study - Information Technology and Cybersecurity

Dr. Joshua M. Davis

Completed his PhD, Business Administration, 2009, University of South Carolina.

Dr. Deepti Agrawal

Faculty of Information Tech and Cybersecurity

Dr. Rebekah E. Austin

Faculty of Information Tech and Cybersecurity

Dr. Tonya B. Barrier

Completed her PhD, Information Systems, 1990, University of Texas at Arlington.

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"Conditional admission" to Missouri State means that a student has met the minimum GPA requirement to be considered for admission into the desired program of study. It does not mean that the student has been accepted to the university or that program of study. To be officially admitted, students must satisfy all the conditions listed on their admission letters and complete all steps in the admission process.
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