Denver,
CO,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity and Defense in Denver United States | University of Colorado Denver
University of Colorado Denver
|
Denver United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
18,972
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months
The cybersecurity and defense certificate program equips computer science professionals with skills to detect, evaluate, and address technical vulnerabilities, cyber threats, and attacks targeting networks and critical digital infrastructure. The curriculum focuses on hands-on technical training, analytical methods, and research addressing contemporary cybersecurity challenges.
Program Learning Outcomes
Exhibit comprehensive knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals and their application.
Recognize and evaluate diverse cyber threats to infrastructure while implementing core defense strategies to create and evaluate protective measures.
Utilize cybersecurity expertise to sustain operations amid potential security risks.
Comprehend national cybersecurity priorities and acquire career-advancing skills for professional cybersecurity roles.
Recognize professional obligations and make ethical, legally sound decisions in cybersecurity practice.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A bachelor of science or equivalent in computer science is ideal. Applicants with bachelor of science degrees in areas other than computer science will be individually evaluated for adequate knowledge in programming, algorithms and system design, and may be assigned additional courses to take as part of the certificate program to address deficiencies in background. Students currently enrolled in the CU Denver bachelor of science in computer science program are eligible for this certificate with the recommendation of their advisor.
You are required to submit complete transcripts from ALL post-secondary/schools you have attended even if you did not graduate from the school.
Unofficial or Official transcripts can be submitted for admission consideration. However, your school/college requires an official transcript at the time of application. We encourage you to submit an official transcript at the time of application.
TOEFL iBT :- 79 with Reading - 8, Listening - 7, Speaking - 18, Writing - 16
IELTS:- 6.5 with Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing - 5.5
You are required to submit complete transcripts from ALL post-secondary/schools you have attended even if you did not graduate from the school.
Unofficial or Official transcripts can be submitted for admission consideration. However, your school/college requires an official transcript at the time of application. We encourage you to submit an official transcript at the time of application.
TOEFL iBT :- 79 with Reading - 8, Listening - 7, Speaking - 18, Writing - 16
IELTS:- 6.5 with Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing - 5.5
Tuition
USD
18,972