Online Cybersecurity Architecture Graduate Certificate
Learn the fundamentals of cybersecurity as a student in our cybersecurity architecture graduate certificate program. Students have the opportunity to earn the certificate alone, or they can stack their credits toward earning a master’s degree in cybersecurity or computer science.
Why choose Rowan Online's cybersecurity architecture graduate certificate program?
A flexible online cybersecurity architecture graduate certificate program
Our online Cybersecurity Architecture Certificate of Graduate Study program is designed to offer students the opportunity of a specialized experience in key courses of this discipline at the graduate level. This is a “stackable” certificate, and students can apply their certificate credits toward the online MS in Cybersecurity program MS in Computer Science program or may also apply some of their certificate credits toward the MS in Computer Science program.
2025-2026 Academic Year
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Studying cybersecurity architecture online at Rowan
What You'll Learn
Rowan’s online Cybersecurity Architecture graduate certificate program requires the completion of 12 credits.
Cybersecurity Architecture online courses
- Advanced Cyber Security: Principles and Applications
- Cyber Defense of Operating Systems and Networks
- Cloud Computing and the Internet of Things
- Cryptographic Algorithms
- Computer Networks
- Network Security
- Advanced Engineering Cyber Security
Note: The course information above is not official and is subject to change. For an official list of available courses, please review the Rowan University Academic Catalog.
The Rowan Online Experience
You don’t have to step away from your career to earn a graduate certificate. Rowan Online offers asynchronous courses, active faculty engagement, part-time coursework and a platform that helps you stay connected to your peers and instructors when the time is right for you.
Admission Requirements
To begin the admission process for Rowan’s online cybersecurity architecture graduate certificate program, you must submit the following application materials. Once you apply, a representative from the Rowan University Office of Admissions will reach out to confirm your application or notify you of any missing information. There may be additional actions or materials required for admission to the program.
- Completed online application
- $65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee
- Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) in Computer Science or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
- Current professional resume
- Typewritten statement of professional objectives (including motivation for applying to the program)
- Two letters of recommendation from professional sources
- Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
- Submission of official GRE test results is highly recommended
Tuition and Aid
Tuition for Rowan’s online cybersecurity architecture graduate certificate program is $923 per credit. This rate reflects the high-quality instruction, faculty support and accessibility Rowan offers its students.
Careers and Outcomes
Upcoming virtual information sessions and events
Have questions about earning a graduate certificate online? Rowan Online offers virtual info sessions that provide a closer look at the educational leadership degree program and Rowan as a whole. Hear from faculty, connect with admissions representatives and learn how the program supports scholar-practitioners through applied research and flexible coursework.
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