Cybersecurity for Information Systems Management Certificate
The Cybersecurity for Information Systems Management Certificate provides students with practical experience that supports success in today’s workforce. The certificate demonstrates to potential employers that graduates possess the knowledge and skills necessary to understand, implement, and manage cybersecurity solutions in a rapidly growing and high-demand field.
“The CIS program and academic certificates at VCSU gave me the hands-on experience and confidence to pursue a career in cybersecurity. Through classes in networking, systems, and security, I was able to apply what I learned in real ways and better understand how I want to use technology to help others. The supportive professors and close-knit CSSE community made a huge difference in my college experience, both academically and personally.” — Abby Hill, Class of 2026, Gwinner, ND
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Information Security Fundamentals Competency | 3 | |
| Principles of Information Security | ||
| Programming and Problem Solving Competency | 3-4 | |
| Choose one of the following courses: | ||
| Discovering Computing | ||
| Introduction to Programming in Java | ||
| Computer Science I | ||
| Computer Science II | ||
| Networks, Network Security, Information Technology Practices Competency | 3 | |
| Networking Fundamentals I | ||
| Social and Ethical Implications Competency | 3 | |
| Social Implications of Computer Technology | ||
| Specialized Topics in Cybersecurity Competency | 3 | |
| Ethical Hacking & Network Defense | ||
| Industry-related Experience | 1-3 | |
| Choose one of the following: | ||
| Internship | ||
| Capstone | ||
| Internship | ||
| Total Credits | 16-19 | |