Never far from the day's headlines, data theft impacts business and consumers throughout our interconnected world. Due to a growing dependency on information security, businesses are hiring more cybersecurity professionals.
Quinlan graduate students have the unique opportunity to earn a certificate in cybersecurity from the highly ranked University of Dallas (UD) Gupta College of Business.
The online cybersecurity certificate is a graduate-level, five-course program that provides the foundational skills and knowledge for strategic cybersecurity management.
Curriculum
Courses are scheduled to enable completion of the certificate in as fast as 4 trimesters, with students beginning the course sequence in fall or spring. Sessions meet once per week for 12-weeks on the following schedule. All courses are online.
Courses
The following courses are required for the certificate:
- TECH 5F70 - Foundations of Cybersecurity or CYBS 5F70 - Information Technologies and Management
- CYBS 6350 - Data Protection
- CYBS 6355 - Compliance and Legal Issues
- CYBS 7350 - Operational Cybersecurity Management
- CYBS 7357 - Network Security
More information about the courses, including descriptions, can be found on the Quinlan School of Business website.
Suggested Sequence of Courses
The below sequence of courses is meant to be used as a suggested path for completing coursework. An individual student’s completion of requirements depends on course offerings in a given term as well as the start term for a major or graduate study. Students should consult their advisor for assistance with course selection.
Fall Start
Trimester
Fall Start: Late August
Fall End: Mid November
- CYBS 5F70 - Information Technologies and Management
Trimester
Spring Start: Late January
Spring End: Mid April
- CYBS 6350 - Data Protection and CYBS 7350 - Operational Cybersecurity Management
Trimester
Summer Start: Early June
Summer End: Mid August
- CYBS 6355 - Compliance and Legal Issues
Trimester
Fall Start: Late August
Fall End: Mid November
- CYBS 7357 - Network Security
Spring Start
Trimester
Spring Start: Late January
Spring End: Mid April
- CYBS 5F70 - Information Technologies and Management
Trimester
Summer Start: Early June
Summer End: Mid August
- CYBS 6350 - Data Protection
Trimester
Fall Start: Late August
Fall End: Mid November
- CYBS 6355 - Compliance and Legal Issues and CYBS 7350 - Operational Cybersecurity Management
Trimester
Spring Start: Late January
Spring End: Mid April
- CYBS 7357 - Network Security
Earn Microcredentials
Upon successful completion of required coursework, students receive a verified University of Dallas microcredential in “Cyber Operations.”
Microcredentials demonstrate mastery of in-demand skills to potential future employers. They can be displayed with a special digital badge from the University of Dallas on your LinkedIn account and resume. Through Acclaim, your accomplishment can be verified by employers and hiring managers.
