Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity

Delivered by expert Speed School faculty, this certificate prepares graduates to monitor and identify instances of cybercrime and respond to increasingly more sophisticated attacks against the nation’s information infrastructure. The 4 course (12 credit hour) program was developed as part of the University of Louisville’s Cyber Security Initiative, which strives to deliver more educated and informed computer science and engineering professionals to the industry. 

Program Highlights

• Enrich your expertise in relevant and timely cybersecurity areas like information security, data mining, mobile computing and more.
• Gain the skills needed to grow or start your career as a cybersecurity professional.
• Take advantage of the flexibility and convenience of 100% online classes.
• Roll your certificate credits (12 hours) into UofL’s online Master of Science in Computer Science.
• The University of Louisville is recognized with the Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) designation as an institution committed to promoting higher education and research in cyber defense to reduce threats to our national infrastructure and prepare effective cybersecurity professionals to protect our nation’s infrastructure.

Outcomes 

In a world continuously plagued by threats to our expanding databases, cybersecurity professionals are more essential to keeping our information secure than ever before—with jobs expected to grow 33% through 2033, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Graduates of this program can apply their knowledge to various careers in areas like network security, risk auditing or management, software security engineering, penetration testing, information security analysis, information forensics, cyber threat intelligence, and more. 

Application 

 Note: We admit students on a rolling basis. The deadlines help you complete the application process on time, be notified of acceptance and enroll before the semester begins. We recommend you submit your complete application well in advance of the preferred deadline, as obtaining transcripts and other materials may take more time. 

Steps to Apply 

1. Complete graduate application 
2. Submit $40 non-refundable application free 
3. Request official transcripts certifying an undergraduate degree earned from an accredited institution.* 

• Electronic (recommended):
  gradadm@louisville.edu 
• Physical Mail:
  University of Louisville,
  Graduate School
  2211 S Brook St, Houchens Bldg, Rm 105
  Louisville, KY 40292 

Admission Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited college or university. See prerequisite section below for more details. 
• Minimum GPA of 2.75 
• Completion of required prerequisites (credits equivalent to CSE 130, CSE 310, and CSE 503 courses) or documentation demonstrating sufficient and relevant practical knowledge 

*See the Graduate School Transfer of Credit Policy for more information. 

International Students – Additional Notes/Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degrees earned internationally must be assessed to ensure that entrance requirements are met. Bachelor’s degrees earned internationally must be assessed to ensure that entrance requirements are met. All transcripts not in English must be certified as authentic and translated verbatim into English. 
• If you live outside of the United States and intend to complete an online academic program from your home country, be sure to view special requirements for international students. 
• A minimum total TOEFL score of 79 or an overall IELTS minimum score of 6.5 or Duolingo English Test minimum score of 105 for all foreign students from counties in which English is not the native language. 
• International students will not be issued a U.S. visa if admitted to the online structural transportation certificate program, since there are no campus attendance requirements.