Information Security Graduate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in Information Security will prepare students to address the growing threats arising from cyberattacks and information privacy intrusions.
Program Type
Program Format
Students learn how to assess risks to the security of proprietary information in an organization and how to articulate the technical, organizational and human factors associated with these risks. Students will learn how to evaluate information technology tools designed to protect against information security threats and assess the impact of security policies on existing complex systems and organizational objectives.
Graduates are well prepared to oversee the information security life cycle of an organization, including planning, acquisition, development, and evolution of secure infrastructures.
For complete application and admission information see the UWM Graduate Catalog: https://catalog.uwm.edu/community-engagement-professions/information-studies/information-security-graduate-certificate/
Students in the Information Security certificate program must complete a minimum of 15 graduate credits.
Required Courses
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| INFOST 583G | Survey of Information Security | 3 |
| INFOST 784 | Information Security Management | 3 |
Elective Courses
Select a minimum of 9 credits from the following:
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| INFOST 465G | Legal Aspects of Information Products and Services | 3 |
| INFOST 660G | Information Policy | 3 |
| INFOST 661G | Information Ethics | 3 |
| INFOST 691G | Special Topics in Information Science (with relevant topic) | 3 |
| INFOST 596G | Ethical Hacking I | 3 |
| INFOST 697G | Cisco Routing & Switching I | 3 |
| INFOST 761 | Information Privacy | 3 |
| INFOST 785 | Database Management Systems for Information Professionals | 3 |
| INFOST 897 | Information Science and Technology Independent Study | 3 |
Total Credits: 15
For a list of other relevant courses from other units on campus that may also be considered for the certificate, please see the UWM Academic Catalog: https://catalog.uwm.edu/community-engagement-professions/information-studies/information-security-graduate-certificate/