Graduate Certificate in Cyber Operations

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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.
 

About the Certificate

The six-course, 18-unit Graduate Certificate in Cyber Operations offers a blend of introductory principles in security scripting and cybersecurity principles, followed by more advanced courses in offensive and defensive cyber operations.

This certificate is offered fully online through Arizona Online.

The Graduate Certificate in Cyber Operations may be stacked into the Master of Science in Cyber and Information Operations, serve as a valuable complement to other graduate programs or help active professionals deepen their cyber expertise.

For Teachers

The Graduate Certificate in Cyber Operations is part of the National Cybersecurity Teaching Academy (NCTA) consortium. The NCTA is focused on building teachers’ knowledge and skills in cybersecurity and providing them with a cybersecurity credential. The certificate develops teachers’ content knowledge, pedagogical content knowledge and curriculum knowledge so they are well prepared to teach cybersecurity.

We are also partnering with the Arizona Teachers Academy (ATA) to support K-12 teachers across Arizona and the US by building teachers’ knowledge and skills in cybersecurity and providing them with a cyber credential. Explore possibilities: ATA website, College of Education ATA website and FAQs. 

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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

Choose one of the following 3-unit electives:

CYBV 523: Covert Python
CYBV 525: Cyber Physical Systems
CYBV 528: Operational Tradecraft in the Information Environment
CYBV 535: Secure Critical Infrastructures with Artificial Intelligence
CYBV 579: Cloud Security
CYBV 680: Advanced Computational Propaganda
CYBV 685: Information Warfare
CYBV 696: Advanced Topics in Cyber and Information Operations

Admissions

Application Deadlines

Arizona Online

Spring Semester

  • September 1 (With Dept. Funding Consideration)
  • November 16 (Without Dept. Funding Consideration)
  • International: August 1

Summer

  • March 1

Fall Semester

  • February 1 (Funding Consideration Deadline)
  • May 11 (Domestic and International without Funding Consideration) 

How to Apply

To apply, you must complete the University of Arizona Graduate College online application. Follow these steps:

  1. Create a GradApp account
  2. Complete your GradApp profile under "My Account".
  3. Select "Apply to a Program" from the sidebar.
  4. Choose "Arizona Online" as the campus (Note: location will default to "Online").
  5. Choose "Graduate Certificate" for program category and "Cyber Operations (Certificate NDP)" under program of study.
  6. Choose the semester during which you wish to enter the program.
  7. 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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Ready to transform your future with a College of Information Science graduate certificate?

Learn more about our graduate certificates by contacting us at infosci-grad@arizona.edu, or review the admissions process and begin your application now:

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