Online Cybersecurity Management Graduate Certificate
Bridge the Gap Between Security and Strategy
100% Online
8 Months
12 Credit Hours
$795 per Credit
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Lead Organizations Against Cyber Threats
- Apply By: 03/01/27
- Start Class: 03/15/27
The Cybersecurity Management Certificate online program equips you to lead teams through the challenge of keeping organizations secure. In as few as eight months, you’ll learn to manage cyber risk, guide security initiatives and communicate effectively with both technical and business teams, skills that go beyond hands-on technical work alone.
This flexible program is designed for busy IT professionals, cybersecurity practitioners, technology managers and business leaders responsible for organizational security. The curriculum for this program includes exam preparation for CompTIA Security+. It works as a standalone credential or an add-on to SU’s MBA in Cybersecurity Management, requiring just one extra course.
Certificate Details
- Stackable with an MBA
- AACSB accredited
- World-class instructors
- Receive personalized support with an 11-1 student-to-faculty ratio
CompTIA Security+ Exam Prep is Built Into Your Coursework
12 Total Credit Hours
Career-Focused AACSB-Accredited Curriculum
The AACSB-accredited Cybersecurity Management Certificate online curriculum combines high-level technical expertise with broad-based business knowledge to help you become a marketable tech leader. You will elevate your industry-specific skills — like knowing when to develop a continuity of operations (COOP) versus a disaster recovery plan — and boost your business acumen. Once you earn your certificate, you will be fully prepared to take the CompTIA Security+ exam.
SU’s flexible, 100% online coursework is delivered through an accelerated format, so you can scale up your cybersecurity skills without putting your career on hold.
Required Cybersecurity Management Certificate Courses
This course introduces the student to theory and reading related to several aspects of cybersecurity such as security attacks, intrusions, threats, security requirements and controls, cryptography and encryption, physical vs. cybersecurity, network security, security-enhancement software and secure protocols and management of security risks. This is a graduate level course with outcomes that will be assessed at a higher-level of learning. The additional work of finding a real world problem prior to the development of the solution or synthesis for this problem is the added requirement for MBA/graduate level students.
This course covers techniques for decision making in the cybersecurity world using intermediate technical knowledge gained from the program including when to develop a Continuity of Operations (COOP) vs. Disaster Recovery Plan, motivations of threat actors and implications in government, manufacturing, healthcare, financial industries and the energy sector. This course is designed to provide intermediate content to support the student’s ability to understand and successfully pass the CompTIA Security+ Exam. This is a graduate level course with outcomes that will be assessed at a higher level of learning. The additional work of finding a real world problem prior to the development of the solution or synthesis for this problem is the added requirement for MBA/graduate level students.
This course focuses upon the fundamentals, standards and trends in data communications. Data transmission devices, circuits and types of media are emphasized. Networking concepts, topology and network management are discussed.
This course covers advanced techniques for decision making in the cybersecurity world. This course is designed to provide advanced content to support the student’s ability to understand and successfully pass the CompTIA Security+ Exam. Additionally, students learn leadership in terms of cybersecurity and IT personnel and resources. This course offers insights in the hiring of cybersecurity and IT personnel and how to determine worth of experience, certifications, etc. This is a graduate level course with outcomes that will be assessed at a higher-level of learning. The additional work of finding a real world problem prior to the development of the solution or synthesis of this problem is the added requirement for MBA/graduate level students.
Position Yourself as a Top Candidate in an In-Demand Field
Now is the perfect time to pursue leadership roles in cybersecurity and related fields. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for qualified cybersecurity professionals is rising as much as 21% per year, which is faster than other careers.1
As phishing, ransomware and malware attacks become more sophisticated, firms need well-rounded cybersecurity experts to navigate those risks. This cybersecurity management certificate will equip you with the tools necessary for identifying vulnerabilities in companies’ digital security systems and optimizing internal business operations.
Take Your Career to the Next Level
Information Security Analyst $129,180 per year1
Security Consultant $126,802 per year2
Value of a Certificate
The Cybersecurity Management Certificate online program is an accelerated way to build in-demand leadership expertise without committing to a full MBA. In as little as eight months, you’ll gain practical skills in managing cyber risk, guiding security strategy and aligning technology decisions with business goals, tools you can put to use right away.
This program’s flexible, 100% online format is built around your schedule, not the other way around. And if you’re already pursuing an MBA in Cybersecurity Management, you can add this credential with just one additional course, giving you an extra layer of expertise with little extra time.
After Earning Your Certificate, You Will Be Equipped To:
- Analyze cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities and risk factors to evaluate the security posture of organizations and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Apply cybersecurity principles, frameworks and technologies including security controls, cryptography, network security, secure protocols and risk management practices to protect information assets.
- Evaluate cybersecurity incidents and organizational risks to support strategic decision-making, business continuity planning and disaster recovery preparedness.
- Assess the cybersecurity implications of organizational, industry and governmental environments and develop solutions that address sector-specific security challenges.
- Analyze data communications and network infrastructures to identify security vulnerabilities and recommend measures that enhance the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information systems.
- Investigate real-world cybersecurity problems, synthesize relevant evidence, and develop evidence-based recommendations.
- Demonstrate leadership and management competencies in cybersecurity operations, including the effective allocation of personnel, technologies and organizational resources.
- Develop comprehensive cybersecurity management strategies that integrate technical knowledge, risk assessment, governance considerations and industry best practices to support organizational objectives.
Apply to the Online Cybersecurity Management Certificate Program
Application Deadline 03/01/27
Start Date 03/15/27
Take advantage of our streamlined admission process and flexible online format to begin your online program sooner and finish in less time. Get started with no application fee or entrance exams and start pursuing your goals. After reviewing the following table to ensure you meet the qualifications, submit your application.
| Online Application Form | Apply Now |
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| Degree and Minimum GPA | Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a preferred minimum GPA of 3.0. However, applicants with a GPA below 3.0 are welcome to apply and will be reviewed holistically. |
| Transcripts | Transcripts from all previously attended institutions are required. Unofficial transcripts can be used for initial admission. Official transcripts are required prior to enrollment but may also be sent earlier if preferred. |
| Official GRE/GMAT Score | Not required |
| Additional Requirements | Applicants must submit the following:
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International Students
If you are an international student, you must demonstrate proficiency in the English language. To do so, you may be required to meet the minimum requirement for one of the following exams: TOEFL, IELTS, PTE or Duolingo English Test (DET). Fill out a Request for Information form to speak to an engagement specialist and learn more.
| TOEFL Minimum Requirement | 79 |
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| IELTS Minimum Requirement | 6.5 |
| PTE Minimum Requirement | 53 |
| Duolingo Minimum Requirement | 105 |
International students are welcome to apply for the online certificate program. However, F-1 visas are not issued for this degree program.
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Admission to the Cybersecurity Management Certificate program requires a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, submitted transcripts for review (unofficial accepted initially, official required before enrollment), and no GRE or GMAT scores. Shenandoah prefers a minimum 3.0 GPA, though applications below that threshold are reviewed holistically, and up to six credit hours may transfer in from an AACSB accredited program. There are no additional coursework prerequisites, so you don’t need a computer science background to begin — the program focuses on cybersecurity strategy and management rather than deep technical coursework. There’s no separate application fee. Visit Shenandoah’s admissions page to begin your application.
The Cybersecurity Management Certificate costs $9,540 in total, based on a $795 per-credit rate across 12 credits, plus a $20 technology and distance-education fee per registered course, with no separate application fee. If you are already enrolled in the MBA with a Concentration in Cybersecurity Management program, you only need one additional course to add this certificate to your degree, making it a low-cost way to earn a second, marketable credential. To compare this against the full MBA concentration, visit the MBA in Cybersecurity Management page.
Admission to the Cybersecurity Management Certificate program requires a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, submitted transcripts for review (unofficial accepted initially, official required before enrollment), and no GRE or GMAT scores. Shenandoah prefers a minimum 3.0 GPA, though applications below that threshold are reviewed holistically. There are no additional coursework prerequisites, so you don’t need a computer science background to begin — the program focuses on cybersecurity strategy and management rather than deep technical coursework. There’s no separate application fee. Visit Shenandoah’s admissions page to begin your application.
A Cybersecurity Management Certificate prepares you to lead at the intersection of business strategy and information security, rather than only performing hands-on technical work. Graduates are positioned for roles such as information security analyst, where the median annual wage is $120,360, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Shenandoah’s four-course program also builds toward the CompTIA Security+ exam, a widely recognized credential you can pursue separately after coursework. To see the full course sequence, including exam prep, review the Cybersecurity Management Certificate curriculum.
Sources
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Information Security Analysts.” Retrieved August 26, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/information-security-analysts.htm.
- Payscale. “Average Senior Security Consultant Salary.” Retrieved August 26, 2026, from https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Senior_Security_Consultant/Salary.