Study a Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Western Michigan University in United States (2024)

Fast track your career by earning a graduate certificate in cybersecurity. Choose from two specializations: information security management or secure software and engineering. Our online or in-person 15-credit-hour graduate certificate offers you a combination of business and applied sciences, giving you a robust set of skills that help you stand out from other professionals. If you want to gain more background in cybersecurity for a current role or test whether the full master's degree program is right for you, this certificate program is a great option.

This program does not require a graduate test. Note: International applicants may have to provide evidence of English language proficiency. More information can be found within the online application. This program requires three recommendations. Please send email requests for such recommendations from within the online system. This program does not require any previous written work be submitted.

Please prepare a statement which covers the following information and attach it within the online application system

Resume or curriculum vitae CV Submit a resume or curriculum vitae CV summarizing your work experience academic background certificates and publications.
Letters of recommendation Submit three letters of recommendation Please send all email requests for the recommendations from within the online application system
Personal statement
Summarize your academic or professional experiences in information technology or cybersecurity and indicate how these experiences make you an ideal candidate for the program
You are encouraged to note any exceptional accomplishments or projects as well as any professional certifications in this statement Address how you see this degree aligning with your academic or professional goals include your thoughts on how it may aid you in potential professional positions or future educational pursuits
This statement should be double spaced 500 to 1000 words and demonstrate your communication skills and writing competence
Transcripts An official transcript from the institution from which you received your bachelors degree is required as well as a transcript from the institutions where any additional graduate level courses or degrees have been taken or completed

An overall grade point average of at least 3.0 in the last two years of undergraduate work.
Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL 80 iBT graduate.
TOEFL Essential 8 Graduate.
International English Language Testing System IELTS Academic - 6.5 graduate.
Pearson Test of English Academic Module PTE - 54 graduate.

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