Gain the skills and preparation you need to succeed as a competitive professional in the field of cybersecurity through the graduate certificate in cybersecurity at Saint Louis University's School for Professional Studies.
If you complete the certificate, you also have the option of applying to the Master of Science in Cybersecurity program and, if accepted, have all of the certificate credits count toward the master's degree.
Curriculum Overview
The curriculum for the certificate is designed to help you learn to apply information security principles to analyze, detect and mitigate vulnerabilities and intrusions to your organization’s cyberinfrastructure. With coursework focused on learning cybersecurity principles, administration of data, identification of cyber threats, and ways to defend against these threats, you will be more prepared to lead cyber teams and programs in roles ranging from government cybersecurity analyst to data security consultant.
Careers
The post-baccalaureate certificate in cybersecurity prepares you to manage and lead cyber teams and programs. Graduates of the cybersecurity program have the foundation necessary to succeed as network and computer systems administrators, government cybersecurity analysts, computer systems analysts, information security analysts, and computer and information systems managers.
Application and Assistantship Deadlines
Students should apply for the fall semester by August 7, spring semester by January 1 and the summer semester by May 14.
Expected January 2026
School for Professional Studies
Brouster Hall,
3840 Lindell Blvd,
ST LOUIS,
Missouri,
63108, United States
Most successful applicants have an undergraduate grade point average of 3.00 or better.
Demonstrate English language proficiency. Some examples of demonstrated English language proficiency include minimum score requirements for the following standardized tests:
Academic records, in English translation, of students who have undertaken post secondary studies outside the United States must include the courses taken and/or lectures attended, practical laboratory work, the maximum and minimum grades attainable, the grades earned or the results of all end-of-term examinations, and any honors or degrees received. WES and ECE transcripts are accepted.
Application and Assistantship Deadlines
Students should apply for the fall semester by August 6 and the spring semester by January 7.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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