Program Description
The certificate in Cyber Risk Management introduces students from various academic backgrounds to current cybersecurity and privacy matters affecting organizations and emphasizes managerial and risk-based approaches to help organizations effectively prepare for and respond to these concerns.
Please Note: The Cyber Risk Management Graduate Certificate may be completed fully online, although not all elective options or program prerequisites may be offered online. Newly admitted students choosing to complete this program exclusively via UCF online classes may enroll with a reduction in campus-based fees.
International students (F or J visa) are required to enroll in a full-time course load of 9 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters. Only 3 of the 9 credit hours may be taken in a completely online format. For a detailed listing of enrollment requirements for international students, please visit http://global.ucf.edu/. If you have questions, please consult UCF Global at 407-823-2337.
UCF is not authorized to provide online courses or instruction to students in some states. Refer to State Restrictions for current information.
Curriculum
Total Credit Hours Required: 9 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor’s Degree
Required Courses: 9 Credit Hours
- ISM 6327 - Foundations of Cybersecurity and Privacy 3 Credit Hours
- ISM 6938 - ST: Cyber Risk Management 3 Credit Hours
- ISM 6938 - ST: Cyber Management and Leadership 3 Credit Hours
Application Requirements
Admission is open to those with documentation of a bachelors degree from an accredited institution or participation in a UCF graduate degree program. Students who maintain graduate standing in a UCF graduate degree program during the time required to complete a graduate certificate are eligible for this certificate. An application to the graduate certificate program, a current resume, and official transcripts must be submitted. Applicants must apply online. All requested materials must be submitted by the established deadline.
Those applying who are NOT currently enrolled in a UCF graduate program must have a minimum of 2 years of full-time work experience after completion of the bachelor’s degree.
In addition to the Admissions, applicants to this program must provide:
- One official transcript (in a sealed envelope) from each college/university attended.
- Resume/CV
Application Deadlines
| Cyber Risk Management Graduate Certificate | *Fall Priority | Fall | Spring | Summer |
| Domestic Applicants | Dec 1 | Apr 1 |
| International Applicants |
| *Applicants who plan to enroll full time in a degree program and who wish to be considered for university fellowships or assistantships should apply by the Fall Priority date. |
