Graduate Certificate in Information Security

Program overview

If you’re already working in the information technology (IT) field and want to move into information security, Athabasca University’s online Graduate Certificate in Information Security is for you.

You will learn how to:

• design, implement and manage enterprise-wide computer networks
• make effective, reasoned and justifiable moral IT decisions
• develop secure information systems for enterprises

As Graduate Certificate in Information Security courses are part of the Master of Science in Information Systems (MScIS) program, you will take your courses with MScIS students.

Why take the Graduate Certificate in Information Security?

Completing the Graduate Certificate in Information Security will qualify you for positions such as:

• computer security specialist
• computer specialist
• information technology specialist
• security analyst
• systems analyst

Program details

The Graduate Certificate in Information Security is a 12-credit online graduate program. You must complete at least 6 credits through Athabasca University.

There are 2 intakes each year: in September and January.

• Application deadlines

All courses are online grouped study, with defined start and end dates.

Routes and options

Ladder to a degree

Once you have completed the Graduate Certificate in Information Security, you may apply to the Master of Science in Information Systems (MScIS) program. If you’re admitted within 7 years, your Graduate Certificate in Information Security credits may be applied towards the MScIS degree.

• Learn more about laddering to an MScIS degree

Completion times

Finish this program in as little as 1.5 years of full-time study. You can take up to 2 years to complete all requirements.

Admission requirements

Admission requirements include a baccalaureate degree in a related area or equivalent education and experience.

• See full Graduate Certificate in Information Security admission requirements

Required courses

Detailed information about courses in this program can be accessed using the following link:

Tuition and fees

The Graduate Certificate in Information Security has:

• an application fee
• a program admission fee.

Tuition is then paid on a course-by-course basis.

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Application deadlines and start dates