Cybersecurity Certificate, Online Undergraduate Certificate
In our digital world, protecting information and technologies is critical. The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s online cybersecurity certificate program gives you the tools to safeguard organizations against data breaches, unauthorized access and potential threats.
Whether you’re a current student pursuing a bachelor’s degree or a working professional seeking to enhance your credentials with a post-baccalaureate certificate, you’ll gain a strong foundation in information security, IT tools and more. The School of Information Studies’ curriculum combines technical and problem-solving skills to prepare you for real career opportunities.
Start Dates: Fall, Spring or Summer
Cost per Credits: $392 (Total Cost: $7,056*)
Credit Hours: 18
* Total cost will vary based on the number of credits transferred into UWM
Program Type
Undergraduate Certificate
Program Format
Online
Why Study Cybersecurity at UWM?
- Earn a documented credential that sets you apart in the field. Our formal certification carries more weight than an informal track of courses in cybersecurity.
- Develop the ability to mitigate and assess risks to personal and proprietary information.
- Learn from expert instructors who teach online and in-person classes.
- Gain insights into the technical, organizational and human factors that impact information security.
- Learn to evaluate modern technologies and cybersecurity tools.
- Understand how to implement security measures that align with organizational needs and regulatory requirements.
From specialized Information Studies scholarships to payment plans, the Office of Student Financial Services is here to help you find ways to make your pursuit of an online cybersecurity certificate achievable.
Scholarship opportunities may increase with academic standing. Explore the Panther Scholarship Portal regularly as you make progress on your certificate.
In order to be considered for the undergraduate cybersecurity certificate program, you must meet UWM’s general admission requirements.
Learn how to evaluate information technology tools, assess security policies and oversee an organization’s entire information security life cycle. The cybersecurity curriculum covers the planning, acquisition, development and evolution of secure infrastructures.
The 18-credit online cybersecurity certificate program can be completed as part of the Bachelor of Science in Information Science & Technology (IST) degree or as a standalone post-baccalaureate certificate.
Courses
The online cybersecurity program at UWM consists of two required courses and a selection of electives. The required courses provide a solid foundation in cybersecurity principles that you can supplement with your choice of classes in areas like privacy, computer security, ethical hacking, and network routing and switching.
- INFOST 325: Information Security I
- INFOST 385: Information Security II
- BUS ADM 530: Privacy and Information Security for Business
- COMPSCI 469: Introduction to Computer Security
- INFOST 465: Legal Aspects of Information Products and Services
- INFOST 481: Web Application Penetration Testing
- INFOST 660: Information Policy
- INFOST 661: Information Ethics
- INFOST 691: Advanced Topics in Information Science & Technology: (Relevant courses such as Information Security, Disinformation & Social Engineering and Computer Forensics)
- INFOST 695: Ethical Hacking I
- INFOST 696: Ethical Hacking II
- INFOST 697: Cisco Routing & Switching I
The cybersecurity field is experiencing rapid growth nationally, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting the employment of information security analysts to increase 33% through 2033 — much faster than the average for all occupations. Cybersecurity professionals play a vital role in protecting organizations from data breaches, cyberattacks and other digital threats.
Graduates with a cybersecurity certificate hold job titles such as:
- Forensic Computer Analyst
- Information Security Analyst
- Penetration Tester