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Why Earn Your Certificate in Cybersecurity Operations?

Cybersecurity is a dynamic industry that is constantly changing, and has grown to impact all aspects of government, business, and society.

The cybersecurity operations certificate pathway includes three required cybersecurity courses and one student-selected exploratory elective on a cybersecurity topic of interest or professional relevance.
The program is designed to accommodate the busy schedules of working professionals and can be completed in one year of part-time study.

At a Glance

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What Are My Career Options Studying Cybersecurity Operations?

Qualified cybersecurity professionals are in high demand at all levels, from technologists and warriors to managers, directors, and cybersecurity leaders. UMBC’s certificate programs in cybersecurity will prepare you to excel in this rapidly growing field. Earn the certificate by itself, or use it as a stepping stone to a cybersecurity master’s degree.

Tuition, Scholarships & Financial Aid

Find opportunities to further advance your career and academic studies.

UMBC participates in all federal and state student financial aid programs and offers scholarships and assistantships through the Graduate School, Graduate Departments and the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.

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Review Cybersecurity Operations Certificate Requirements

There are no specific constraints on the type of undergraduate degree required for this certificate. In general, applicants should understand the basic concepts and operation of the Internet, networked information systems, and have a basic familiarity with information security concepts and/or practices. Those with a background in computer science or information systems, or with significant professional experience in the IT industry are encouraged to apply.

Application Requirements:

A 3.0 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale
Statement outlining the student’s goals and expectations in the program.
Current resume
Recommendation letters (optional)
Official transcript(s) from each college & university attended
GRE is not required.

Please visit our website for detailed admission requirements.

Start Your Graduate Admissions Application

Please note that application decisions can take 6-8 weeks after the program’s deadline, and depend on how many applications a department receives. You will receive an email once the department processes your decision letter. You will be able to see your decision letter by logging in to the application website. Your decision letter will be where the application checklist was. You may also check your recommendation statuses to send reminders or update contact information from the user page. If you are having trouble logging back in, you can recover your account.

Have Questions?

Please contact the appropriate Graduate School staff member for assistance, or contact our Main Office at gradschool@umbc.edu or 410-455-2537.

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester

Domestic Students:
Apply by August 1

International Students:
Apply by May 1

Spring Semester

Domestic Students:
Apply by December 1

International Students:
Apply by October 1

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Cybersecurity Operations Certificate