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.

 

Admission Requirements

City University of Seattle's graduate admission requirements, found under Admissions in the catalog menu, apply to this program. 

Total Required Credits (12 Credits)

Preparatory Courses (20 Credits)

Preparatory courses may be required for students entering the SysSec Graduate Certificate without sufficient related experience. Please see the program admissions criteria in the City University of Seattle catalog for specific information.

CS 132Computer Science I

5

CS 330Network Communications

5

CS 340Operating Systems

5

IS 360Database Technologies

5

Systems Security (12 Credits)

CY 500Cybersecurity Overview

3

CY 505Systems Security

3

CY 525Network and Wireless Security

3

CY 545Data Privacy and Security

3