Enterprise Cybersecurity
Graduate Certificate
About this program
The Graduate Certificate in Enterprise Cybersecurity equips you with strategic cyber‑defense skills for today’s organizations. Over three courses (nine units), you learn to align cybersecurity with business strategy, manage enterprise networks and lead security initiatives. You must hold a bachelor's degree (minimum 3.0 GPA) and basic information systems knowledge to apply. Graduates gain a credential on their transcript that supports leadership roles in cybersecurity management.
Program Curriculum and Requirements
Program Scope
The graduate certificate targets working professionals in for-profit and non-profit businesses who wish to expand their knowledge of cybersecurity. These individuals could be working in the field of information systems or other functional or service area of an organization. The curriculum is designed to help prepare individuals for jobs related to cybersecurity in for-profit and non-profit organizations.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Formulate and modify business strategy that incorporates cybersecurity measures to protect organizational physical and digital assets.
- Formulate and modify business strategy through cybersecurity integrated solutions to improve, manage and innovate enterprise business processes.
- Assume a leadership role in the design, development and implementation of technology solutions that incorporate cybersecurity tools and measures to protect enterprise assets and resources.
- Communicate cybersecurity recommendations to address enterprise challenges and opportunities via oral and written presentations to the top management body in the organization.
Admissions Information
The certificate is available to individuals who have a 4-year bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 GPA and basic knowledge of information systems provided by SF State’s ISYS 363 or BUS 782 course (or equivalent). All coursework required for the certificate must be completed with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and only courses completed with grades of C or better may be included to meet the certificate requirements.
Applying to the Certificate Program
We welcome applications from current matriculated San Francisco State University graduate students and non-matriculated post-baccalaureate domestic students interested in the study of Cybersecurity.
Current MBA, MSA or MSBA students are not required to apply for admissions into a graduate business certificate program. The requirements can be met while seeking the graduate business degree.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with deadlines in May and October.
Ready to apply? Visit the Graduate Students page to get started.
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