Systems Security, Graduate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in Systems Security (SysSec) provides marketable skills grounded in the principles of systems security and to provide a solid technology foundation for further education in the Master of Science in Cybersecurity (MSCY) and Doctor of Information Technology (DIT). Upon successful completion of the certificate, students will have gained a mastery of foundational skills in systems security to build a career in the area of technology and computing.
The Graduate Certificate in Systems Security (SysSec) will prepare students to:
- Apply foundational knowledge of all areas of advanced cybersecurity (General Computing Knowledge).
- Integrate fundamental principles and practices of advanced cybersecurity (Cybersecurity Principles and Practices)
- Apply critical and ethical thinking to solve problems in advanced cybersecurity (Critical and Ethical Thinking).
- Evaluate data to inform decisions and solve problems in advanced cybersecurity (Quantitative Literacy).
- Create the ability to develop and express ideas while applying a variety of delivery models, genres, and styles (Communication).
- Collaborate effectively on diverse teams to accomplish a common goal (Collaboration).
City University of Seattle's graduate admission requirements, found under Admissions in the catalog menu, apply to this program.
Total Required Credits (12-32 Credits)
Preparatory Courses (20 Credits)
Systems Security (12 Credits)