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Information Assurance
Graduate CertificateThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2023-2024 academic year.
With a graduate certificate in information assurance from University of Maryland Global Campus, you’ll gain a practical understanding of the principles of data protection, cybersecurity, and computer forensics. The curriculum has been developed in conjunction with top employers, so you'll build real-world experience through interactions with actual organizations and learn job-relevant skills from case studies of real information assurance crises.
Program Highlights
- Assess data: Respond to attacks using damage assessments, data forensics, and attack tracing.
- Develop leadership skills: Build competencies in presentation, persuasion, and negotiation.
- Manage security: Secure information using symmetric and asymmetric key techniques.
- Protect networks: Use risk analysis, defense models, security policy development, and authentication.
- Proactively solve problems: Identify system vulnerabilities and attack patterns to solve problems.
- Gain hands-on experience: Conduct laboratory simulations of real events.
Required Courses
Initial Requirement
- (0 Credits, UCSP 615)
(to be taken within the first 6 credits of study)
The UCSP 615 requirement may be waived if you previously earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. For more information, contact your academic advisor.
Core Courses
- (3 Credits, INFA 610)
(must be taken as one of the first two credit-bearing courses in the program) - (3 Credits, INFA 620)
- (3 Credits, INFA 630)
- (3 Credits, INFA 640)
- (3 Credits, INFA 650)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help prepare you for work in network and Internet security, intrusion detection and prevention, and cryptology.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
We recommend a background in computing and programming. Strong writing skills are also encouraged.
Total Program Credits
15
Transfer Credits
Up to 6
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $524 per credit (in-state)
- $659 per credit (out-of-state)
- $480 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Cybersecurity Technology
Graduate CertificateThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2023-2024 academic year.
The online graduate certificate in cybersecurity technology from University of Maryland Global Campus will provide you with current knowledge and skills for protecting critical cyber infrastructure and assets. Learn concepts, real-world applications, and practical techniques in a curriculum that features emerging topics in the field and was developed by an advisory board of senior security executives.
Program Highlights
- Prepare for success: Refine your skills in communication, critical thinking, and quantitative reasoning.
- Understand the threat: Explore the impact of cyber terrorism on national security.
- Build a foundation: Understand the fundamentals of cybersecurity and applied cyber methodologies.
- Assess vulnerabilities: Learn how to use protocol analyzers, intrusion detection systems, and other tools.
- Proactively solve problems: Apply the cyber security risk management framework.
- Get hands-on experience: Gain practical, real-world experience with state-of-the-art technologies.
Required Courses
Take the following courses in the order listed:
- (6 Credits, CST 610)
- (6 Credits, CST 620)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help you develop next-generation skills to combat cyber threats.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
12
Transfer Credits
Exactly 6
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $694 per credit (in-state)
- $694 per credit (out-of-state)
- $480 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
IT: Information Assurance
Master's SpecializationThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2023-2024 academic year.
The online master’s degree in information technology with an information assurance specialization provides a practical understanding of the principles of data protection, cybersecurity, and computer forensics. Perfect for midcareer professionals or career changers, this University of Maryland Global Campus program offers sought-after skills in network and internet security, intrusion detection and prevention, and cryptology, while also strengthening core IT knowledge and project management abilities.
Program Highlights
Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.
Required Courses
Initial Requirement
- (0 Credits, UCSP 615)
(to be taken within the first 6 credits of study)
The UCSP 615 requirement may be waived if you previously earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. For more information, contact your academic advisor.
Core Courses
- (3 Credits, ITEC 610)
- (3 Credits, ITEC 625)
- (3 Credits, ITEC 626)
- (3 Credits, ITEC 630)
- (3 Credits, ITEC 640)
Specialization Courses
- (3 Credits, INFA 610)
- (3 Credits, INFA 620)
- (3 Credits, INFA 630)
- (3 Credits, INFA 640)
- (3 Credits, INFA 650)
- (3 Credits, INFA 660)
Capstone Course
- (3 Credits, INFA 670)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help prepare you for a career in the cybersecurity and information assurance field in the areas of network and Internet security, intrusion detection and prevention, cryptology, cyber law, and software assurance.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
You are expected to have some familiarity with Microsoft Excel. You are also expected to have some background in information technology and programming. Strong writing skills are also encouraged.
Total Program Credits
36
Transfer Credits
Up to 12
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $524 per credit (in-state)
- $659 per credit (out-of-state)
- $480 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.