Mastering Cybersecurity Risk Mitigation and Strategic Defense
The Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Risk Management equips students with the essential skills to identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks within organizations. The program focuses on understanding the strategic, operational, and technical aspects of managing cybersecurity threats and creating robust risk management strategies.
The learning outcomes for the program include the following:
- Develop a solid understanding of cybersecurity risk management frameworks and methodologies.
- Learn to assess, manage, and mitigate risks associated with cybersecurity threats.
- Gain expertise in designing and implementing effective security policies and procedures.
- Apply risk management principles to protect organizations from evolving cyber threats.
Courses
Required Courses (3)
- MIS 6351 Identity and Access Management
- MIS 6384 Preparing for Cybersecurity Threats
- BUAN 6368 Applied Cybersecurity Analytics and Risk Management
Elective Courses (Choose 1)
- MIS 6330 Cybersecurity Fundamentals
- MIS 6337 Information Technology Audit and Risk Management
- ACCT 6334 Auditing
- ACCT 6380 Internal Audit
- ACCT 6384 Analytical Reviews Using Audit Software
- ACCT 6386 Governance, Risk Management and Compliance (GRC)
- ACCT 6383 Fraud Examination
- PPPE 6315 Legal Aspects of Cyber Security and Cyber Security Ethics
JSOM Elective Courses
EPPS Elective Courses
Mandatory Course Requirements
- Students may choose to take either online or classroom based courses.
- Courses typically are offered in the evening to accommodate working professionals.
- Please note that you must have a 3.0 average in the required certificate courses in order be awarded the certificate.
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 Form| 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)
Texas residents can expect to pay approximately $10,200 (assumes two courses per term) to complete the four classes (UT Dallas tuition and fees apply).
No additional Test scores are needed for non-degree applications.
Michelle Bellamy
Director, Master’s of Information Technology and Management Program
Contact Michelle Bellamy for additional questions.
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