Certificate
Part-Time Only
Spring I
Online
About the Cybersecurity Technology Management Certificate at Loyola
Few professional disciplines in the 21st century are more critical to business, industry, individuals, and communities as cybersecurity. Effectively protecting organizations and individuals from identity theft, data breaches, and other forms of cyberattacks takes smart, well-trained cybersecurity professionals.
The Cybersecurity Technology Management Certificate offered through Loyola's School of Continuing and Professional Studies prepares you with the technological and managerial skills necessary to succeed as a cybersecurity professional in today's IT-dependent world.
The program covers how to assess an organization's preparedness for cyberthreats, how to develop a plan of action before they occur, how to manage their aftermath and ensure the continuity of IT functions, and how to develop a strategy for designing and building cloud security architectures.
Program Structure
The Cybersecurity Technology Management Certificate is a nine-credit-hour program encompassing three courses. It's also offered as a 10-12 credit-hour program if completing an optional course.
You have the option of starting the certificate in Spring I (January) and taking a single course in three consecutive eight-week terms, completing the program in seven months; or taking all courses in one eight-week session, finishing in one semester.
To succeed in the program, you should have a current role or past experience/background in IT leadership, information technology, information assurance, or cybersecurity. Or, you must provide prior cybersecurity training credentials such as a university degree or industry certification.
Courses are completed online, with weekly synchronous meetings held during the evening.
Why Choose Loyola for the Cybersecurity Technology Management Certificate?
- A focus on the most current and pressing cybersecurity issues
- A comprehensive, well-rounded perspective
- A small and personalized learning experience
- A selection of multiple pathways toward program completion
- An exceptional reputation for preparing future professionals
- An emphasis on ethical and legal aspects of the field
The certificate's required courses and optional courses are designed to reflect and address the most current, relevant cybersecurity topics including emerging threats, insider threats, and the latest application delivery processes and practices.
As a student in the certificate program, you will be immersed in both the technological and managerial aspects of skills needed to be an effective cybersecurity professional in today's IT enterprises.
We keep courses in the certificate program intentionally small as a way to promote the most engaging and personalized learning experience, as well as to enable you to form meaningful connections with fellow students and faculty.
You have the option of starting the certificate program in Spring I (January) and taking a single course each term in three consecutive eight-week sessions, finishing in seven months; or taking all courses in one eight-week session, finishing in one semester.
The Cybersecurity Technology Management Certificate is offered through Loyola's School of Continuing and Professional Studies, which has earned an outstanding reputation for empowering adult learners to advance their careers.
The certificate program embeds ethical, legal, policy, and regulatory issues throughout the curriculum, equipping you with knowledge and a perspective that future employers are looking for in today's cybersecurity professionals.
Meet the Faculty
Loyola is proud to have talented and nationally-recognized scholar-teachers as part of our diverse community of exceptional faculty, students and staff. Loyola faculty are known for their commitment to teaching, the dissemination of knowledge through innovative and interdisciplinary scholarly research, and a commitment to social justice and cura personalis, or care for the whole person. Visit the School of Continuing and Professional Studies faculty and staff directory to learn more about the teachers and mentors involved with the Cybersecurity Management Certificate program.
Faculty and StaffCybersecurity Technology Management Certificate: Career Connections
Graduates of the Cybersecurity Technology Management Certificate program are prepared to enter one of the country's fastest-growing industries equipped with some of the most in-demand skills.
As a graduate of this program, you will have the solid background and skills needed to be an effective cybersecurity professional in today's IT-driven businesses and organizations.
Specific job options include:
- Information security analyst
- Information security specialist
- IT auditor
- Cybercrime analyst
- Network security engineer
- Security architect
- Penetration tester
- Computer forensics analyst
- Application security engineer
- Cloud security specialist
Because Loyola is a member of the Jesuit network of 27 colleges and universities nationwide, our graduates can access career advising services, resume and interviewing assistance, career fairs and events, and employment listings in our Career Services center, as well as at career centers at other U.S. Jesuit colleges and universities.
Job Outlook
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Outlook Handbook is a good place to start exploring the job outlook and pay potential for specific careers and fields that interest you.
Curriculum and Program Outcomes
While courses for the Cybersecurity Management Certificate program may vary from semester to semester, Loyola’s extensive Academic Catalog will always house the official listing of courses, programs of study, academic policies, degree requirements, and specialization or concentration options.
Additionally, this resource will provide Cybersecurity Management Certificate learning outcomes, showcasing the commitment to specific skills and growth graduates can expect to achieve following completion of the program.
2023-2024 Catalog
Browse Academic CatalogCybersecurity Technology Management Certificate Results and Skills
The Cybersecurity Technology Management Certificate program will support you in developing the following skills:
- Understanding of the strategic importance of effective, interdisciplinary, and multifunctional enterprise information security governance
- The ability to evaluate the effectiveness and potential application of multiple information security governance structures and information security management programs
- Foundational knowledge of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) concepts as they relate to legal, regulatory, and standards-based environments
- The ability to define the constituent components of Contingency Planning including business impact analysis, incident response planning, disaster recovery planning, business continuity planning, and crisis management planning
- Practical skills related to the preparation and organization of incident response operations, and the ability to develop an incident response plan
- The ability to identify known threats, risks, vulnerabilities, privacy issues, and regulatory requirements associated with Cloud-based IT services
- A strong understanding of the concepts and guiding principles for designing and implementing appropriate safeguards and countermeasures for Cloud-based IT services
- The ability to design and build secure Cloud architectures that assure secure isolation of physical and logical infrastructures
Costs, Scholarships, and Aid
Loyola University Chicago is committed to making your return to school a reality. Our Cost & Financial Aid page can help better inform you about the costs and potential funding opportunities through scholarships, loans, and aid for graduate and professional education.
If you are a current Loyola undergraduate or recent alum, you may be eligible for a Returning Rambler discount. Learn more and see if you qualify on our Returning Rambler Scholarship page.
Tuition and Costs
The estimated tuition and fees for the Cybersecurity Management Certificate totals $6840.00, or 9 credit hours at a cost of $760.00 per credit hour. Please note that tuition and fees for all of Loyola's academic programs are subject to change.
For more detailed information about tuition and fees, and a breakdown of how these costs are calculated on a yearly basis, please visit Tuition and Fees from the Office of the Bursar.
Cybersecurity Management Certificate Scholarships
For detailed information about tuition, costs, and aid, please visit the SCPS Tuition & Financial Aid page.
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Application Process
Application Deadlines
The available start terms and corresponding application deadlines for the Cybersecurity Management Certificate are listed below. We encourage you to apply early as decisions may take longer during busy periods.
Rolling applications, recommended deadlines are:
Spring I 2024: January 4, 2024
Application Requirements
Application requirements for the Cybersecurity Management Certificate include:
Completed Application
Experience in IT Leadership, Information Technology, Information Assurance, or Cybersecurity OR Prior Cybersecurity Training credential via Resume, Transcript or Industry Certification
International Student Requirements
Additional information regarding the application process for international students can be found on the International Student Requirements page.
Additional Details
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