Online Cybersecurity Principles Graduate Certificate

Understand the core concepts of cybersecurity, asset protection and cyber defense, specific techniques for vulnerability analysis and security risk assessment in our online Cybersecurity Principles 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 Computer Science.

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Why choose Rowan Online's cybersecurity principles graduate certificate program?

A flexible online cybersecurity principles graduate certificate program

Our online Cybersecurity Principles Certificate of Graduate Study program is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and skills needed to understand key issues along with present and emerging cyber threats to information systems. Students will be able to articulate the core concepts of cybersecurity, asset protection and cyber defense, learn specific techniques for vulnerability analysis and security risk assessment, and understand how to build a technical architecture including security considerations and technical policies and processes.

This is a stackable certificate, and students can apply their certificate credits toward the online MS in Cybersecurity program or may also apply some of their certificate credits toward the MS in Computer Science program.

2025-2026 Academic Year

Credits, Cost & Completion Time

12

Credits

$923

Per Credit

12

Months to Complete

Application Deadlines

8/18

Fall Module A Entry Deadline

12/15

Spring Module A Entry Deadline

4/28

Summer Module A Entry Deadline

Start Dates

9/2

Fall Module A Start Date

1/20

Spring Module A Start Date

5/12

Summer Module A Start Date

Studying cybersecurity principles online at Rowan

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What You'll Learn

Rowan’s online Cybersecurity Principles Certificate of Graduate Study program requires the completion of 12 credits.

Cybersecurity principles online courses

Foundations of Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Management, Policy, and Risk
Advanced Cyber Security: Principles and Applications
Cyber Defense of Operating Systems and Networks
Cloud Computing and the Internet of Things

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.

Online Cybersecurity Principles Graduate Certificate Requirements

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.

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Admission Requirements

To begin the admission process for Rowan’s online cybersecurity principles 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)
Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)

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Tuition and Aid

Tuition for Rowan’s online cybersecurity principles graduate certificate program is $923 per credit. This rate reflects the high-quality instruction, faculty support and accessibility Rowan offers its students.

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Careers and Outcomes

As a student in our Cybersecurity Principles Certificate of Graduate Study program, you will strengthen your skills and better position yourself to pursue a variety of careers in the field of Cybersecurity. Check out the projected career outlook for a variety of job opportunities in Cybersecurity.

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