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Nationwide talent shortage in computing enables career transition for people ready to obtain technology skills to land jobs in Organizations seeking skilled professionals. This certificate is the first step to begin the transition into an exciting, well-paid career.
The Graduate Certificate in Systems Security (SysSec)provides marketable skills grounded in the principles of systems security and to provide a solid technology foundation for further education in the Master’s in Cybersecurity and Doctor of Information Technology. Upon successful completion of the certificate, students will have gained a mastery of foundational skills in systems security to build a career in the area of technology and computing.
The Graduate Certificate in Systems Security will prepare students to:
Integrate fundamental principles and practices of advanced cybersecurity
Apply foundational knowledge of all areas of advanced cybersecurity
Apply critical and ethical thinking to solve problems in advanced cybersecurity
Evaluate data to inform decisions and solve problems in advanced cybersecurity
Create the ability to develop and express ideas while applying a variety of delivery models, genres, and styles
Collaborate effectively on diverse teams to accomplish a common goal
*Preparatory courses may be required for students entering the SysSec Graduate Certificate without sufficient related experience. Please see the program admissions criteria in the City University of Seattle catalog for specific information.
CS 132 Computer Science I
CS 330 Network Communications
IS 340 Operating Systems
IS 360 Database Technologies
ISEC 500 Cybersecurity Overview
ISEC 505 Systems Security
ISEC 525 Network and Wireless Security
ISEC 545 Data Privacy and Security
Ali Khamesipour khamesipourali@cityu.edu
Graduates from the certificate program can apply their skills in organizations such as health, government, education, non-profit, and industry.
This is the first of three stackable certificates with credits that apply to one of five undergraduate degrees at the School of Computing and Technology.
Technology careers are listed as one of the highest-paying bachelor’s degrees pathways. For more information visit the US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Click HERE for admissions and tuition information.
