Data protection and cyber security are universal needs in today’s digitally driven economy. Oakland University’s graduate certificate in information security management offers a practical, accessible way to add network, mobile and cyber security expertise to your professional tool kit. A widely recognized leader in cyber security education, Oakland developed the information security management certificate to serve students from all backgrounds, regardless of prior IT experience. You’ll learn from top researchers and innovators in information security management, acquiring up-to-the-minute knowledge that reflects the most current changes in this constantly evolving field. Designed for working professionals, our information security management certificate equips you with skills that deliver an immediate return to your current employer and raise your long-range earning potential.
Data protection and cyber security are universal needs in today’s digitally driven economy. Oakland University’s graduate certificate in information security management offers a practical, accessible way to add network, mobile and cyber security expertise to your professional tool kit. A widely recognized leader in cyber security education, Oakland developed the information security management certificate to serve students from all backgrounds, regardless of prior IT experience. You’ll learn from top researchers and innovators in information security management, acquiring up-to-the-minute knowledge that reflects the most current changes in this constantly evolving field. Designed for working professionals, our information security management certificate equips you with skills that deliver an immediate return to your current employer and raise your long-range earning potential.
Oakland University is a national leader in the fields of cyber security and information security management. Recognized as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education in 2018, we house pioneering facilities and research initiatives in information security and cyber security.
We designed the information security management graduate certificate for working professionals who want to diversify their skills and bring added value to their employers. The program is particularly well suited to employees in small organizations that don’t have the need and/or the resources for a dedicated information or cyber security manager. The graduate certificate qualifies you to perform functions such as:
The information security management certificate can also serve as a practical, affordable first step toward a cyber security career. You’ll gain expertise that’s in extremely high demand, while building credits that you can apply at a later date toward a master’s degree in information technology management.
The information security management graduate certificate is open to students from all academic backgrounds. You do not need a computer- or IT-related undergraduate degree to enroll.
The program consists of 15 credits in all, beginning with the following three required courses:
You’ll complete the information security management certificate with two electives, choosing from course options in:
If desired, you can apply all 15 credits toward a Master of Science in Information Technology Management (MSITM).
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