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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.

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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.

Calculating Cost

  • In-state Virginia Residents$571 per credit hour*
  • Out-of-state Students$595 per credit hour

Rates are effective Summer 2022 and subject to change.
* In-state rate assumes residency requirements are met.

Careers 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. Explore potential career opportunities below.

Note: earning a degree from ODU does not guarantee employment in the positions listed above. Explore more career information on our Career Coach website.

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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.

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.