
Develop in-demand skills in security scripting, cyber defense and digital offense—the edge you need to thrive in today’s high-stakes cybersecurity arena.
Certificate Requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Cyber Operations requires 18 units (6 courses) in core subject areas. The certificate can be completed in as few as 2 semesters.
Students are not required to have experience in cybersecurity, computer science or programming languages to be admitted, although that experience can make for an easier transition into the program.
Curriculum
The following five courses are required for the Graduate Certificate in Cyber Operations:
Choose one of the following 3-unit electives:
Admissions
Application Deadlines
How to Apply
To apply, you must complete the University of Arizona Graduate College online application. Follow these steps:
- Create a GradApp account
- Complete your GradApp profile under "My Account".
- Select "Apply to a Program" from the sidebar.
- Choose "Arizona Online" as the campus (Note: location will default to "Online").
- Choose "Graduate Certificate" for program category and "Cyber Operations (Certificate NDP)" under program of study.
- Choose the semester during which you wish to enter the program.
- Your application should now be initiated under "My Active Applications."
Admission Requirements
Applications to our certificate programs are reviewed by our certificate coordinator. To be admitted, you must meet the minimum requirements of the University of Arizona Graduate College, which include:
- A bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona or from an accredited college or university recognized by the University of Arizona
- A grade point average of 2.75 or higher
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Policies & Resources
Learn more about resources and policies applicable to graduate certificate students, as well as additional academic resources for new and current students, on our Graduate Certificate Policies and Procedures page:
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