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.
Invest in Your Future
Gain essential analytics skills in a flexible 12-credit program—Texas residents can complete it for around $10,200. Boost your career prospects and maximize your return on investment with this valuable credential.
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Plan Ahead
Current graduate students may apply to the certificate program when enrolling in their first course. New students must apply by the priority or regular deadline to secure their spot—no test scores needed for non-degree applicants. All students must apply separately for the certificate.
Certificate ApplicationCertificate Requirements
Secure admission and complete all courses. Students must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA across all certificate courses. Students must also apply for graduation once they have fulfilled all program requirements to officially earn their certificate.
Requirements and CoursesProcess – 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 |
For More Information
Michelle Bellamy
Director, Master’s of Information Technology and Management Program
Marianne Lacko
Program Specialist, Master’s in Information Technology and Management Program
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