Cyber Systems Security Online

  • Advanced Engineering Certificate
  • Batten College of Engineering & Technology
  • Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
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Why ODU for Cyber Systems Security?

In the modern age, almost all industry relies on information technology. That means companies need professionals with the skills and knowledge to protect information systems.

Learn the cyber security systems and the threats they face in this online certificate. You'll complete the program prepared to analyze cyber security risks and to prevent, detect and recover from cyber attacks.

This program takes advantage of ODU's strengths in cyber systems, computer engineering, software engineering, and modeling and simulation. We've designed this certificate to benefit current professionals as well as graduate students.

When you graduate, you will earn an Advanced Engineering Certificate in Cyber Systems Security. This certificate is designed both as a complement to a graduate degree and as a way for professionals in business, healthcare, government, military, and homeland security to expand their knowledge.

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NSA National Center of Academic Excellence

Old Dominion University has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) by the National Security Agency (NSA) in all three focus areas:

  • National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD)
  • National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations (CAE-CO)
  • National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research (CAE-R)

Learn More About NCAE Designations

  • Required Courses

    • 12 credit hours

    You will take four predetermined courses to complete this certificate.

  • Online Learning Environment

    Participate in live, regularly scheduled online class meetings and access course materials online from any location. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar.

Cost & Aid

  • Calculating Cost

    In-state Virginia Residents
    $620 per credit hour*
    Out-of-state Students
    $642 per credit hour

    Rates are effective Fall 2024 and subject to change.
    * In-state rate assumes residency requirements are met.

  • Scholarships Available

    Scholarships don't need to be repaid. Learn more about scholarships as an ODUGlobal student. It is also worthwhile to search scholarship sites - billions of dollars are available.

Meet Your Team

You'll have a dedicated academic advisor for this program.

Contact us if you have questions about admission requirements, transferring credits, or application deadlines.

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  • How to Apply

    You must have a baccalaureate degree in engineering or a related STEM field from a regionally-accredited institution. Prerequisite courses are required in college-level mathematics, calculus-based physics, and introductory programming. Note: Current Master of Engineering students at ODU are not eligible to take this certificate.