This online certificate program teaches professionals working in computer science and related fields the additional skills needed to manage and secure cyber data.
You can complete this certificate in as little as one year by taking two courses in spring semester and two courses in fall semester. These courses can also apply toward ODU's Master of Science in Computer Science.
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Employment of information security analysts is projected to grow 32 percent from 2018 to 2028.
— Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Oct. 2019
To apply for this certificate program, you must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic institution with a computer science-related major. You'll need to be accepted into ODU as a non-degree graduate student before and apply to the certificate program with the department.
If you decide to pursue a Master of Science in Computer Science at ODU and are admitted into that program, courses from this certificate may also apply towards that degree.
You'll have a dedicated academic advisor for this program.
Contact us if you have questions about admission requirements, transferring credits, or application deadlines.