The University of North Georgia (UNG) and the Mike Cottrell College of Business' Department of Computer Science and Information Systems offer a graduate–level certificate in Cybersecurity. UNG has been designated by the National Security Agency (NSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education. Graduates of this program will receive a certificate featuring the seals of the University, the NSA and DHS.
The program is designed to enable students with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, information systems, information technology, or a closely related field, or graduates of other degree programs who can demonstrate sufficient technical proficiency, to enter the field of cybersecurity, cyber operations or cyber defense.
Students will complete a total of 10 credit hours of graduate-level computer science courses to meet the requirements of the certificate program.
If program capacity is met prior to established admission deadlines, we will stop accepting applications for admission and cancel remaining incomplete applicants. Completing your application earlier is better.
In order to participate in the program, prospective students will need to apply as a non-degree seeking student to Graduate Admissions. Students with an existing bachelor's or master's degree in CS/IS/IT or a closely related field will be deemed to meet the technical proficiency requirement.
You must be able to demonstrate technical proficiency in at least two of the following areas to gain admission:
All courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher
You may also use another 3 credit hour graduate-level CSCI course with prior department head approval for the optional additional courses.
For questions about the application process, contact:
Graduate Admissions
grads@ung.edu
706-864-1543