Master the cybersecurity skills that are critical in today’s world
The Cybersecurity Systems Certificate is a double program of the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science and the Naveen Jindal School of Management.
The demand for improved cybersecurity education is a critical need in bolstering America’s future workforce. Today, the United States faces a deficit in the number of cybersecurity professionals, and predictions of the growing need are worrisome. Studies indicate a need for several hundred thousand new information security professionals within the next two years.
In addressing this growing critical demand, the Certificate in Cybersecurity Systems (CCSS) offered at UT Dallas provides a double program between the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) and the Naveen Jindal School of Management (JSOM). The CCSS is an interdisciplinary program with two specialized tracks: emphasis in Computer Science and Cyber Security Management emphasis. Each track consists of one common course in Cybersecurity Fundamentals and three additional courses specific to the individual tracks, for a total of 12 semester credit hours.
Courses
Certificate in cybersecurity systems (CCSS) requires a total of 12 semester credit hours. All students must successfully complete
- MIS 6330 Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Students will select a track and three more courses within the selected track.
Computer Science Emphasis
- CS 6324 Information Security
- CS 6349 Network Security
- CS 6348 Data and Applications Security
- One course from a list of existing cyber security systems Computer Science courses (offered periodically, and must be approved)
Cyber Security Management Emphasis
- MIS 6333 Digital Forensics and Incident Management
- MIS 6337 Information Technology Audit and Risk Management
Choose one course from the following:
- MIS 6363 Cloud Computing Fundamentals
- MIS 6389 AWS Cloud Solution Architecture
- MIS 6351 Identity and Access Management
- BUAN 6368 Applied Cybersecurity Analytics and Risk Management
- ACCT 6380 Internal Audit
- ACCT 6334 Auditing
- ACCT 6384 Analytical Reviews Using Audit Software
- ACCT 6386 Governance, Risk Management and Compliance
- ACCT 6383 Fraud Examination
Process – Application and Graduation
‘Applies to Academic Certificates on the following page: https://jindal.utdallas.edu/certificate-programs/academic.
For Executive Education Academic Certificates see https://execed.utdallas.edu/#academic for application requirements.
Application and Deadlines
Apply Now Intent to Graduate| Term | Priority Deadline* | Regular Deadline** |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Full-Term | January 15 | May 1 |
| Spring Full-Term | May 15 | October 1 |
| Summer Sessions | October 15 | March 1 |
* Priority Application and Documentation Deadline (Complete Admissions Application File Due)
** Regular Application and Documentation Deadline (Complete Admissions Application File Due)
Atanu Lahiri, PhD
Director, Cybersecurity Systems
Contact Atanu Lahiri for additional questions.
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