Study Certificate in (Post-Baccalaureate Graduate Certificate) Cybersecurity at Virginia Commonwealth University in the USA, College of Engineering
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Certificate in (Post-Baccalaureate Graduate Certificate) Cybersecurity

USA

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What will I learn?

The Certificate in Cybersecurity will train students to analyze and respond to threats against the security of computer systems. Students who complete the certificate will be able to assist software developers and system administrators by analyzing the security of databases, applications, networks and computer systems assessing security risks and identifying vulnerabilities in computer and network systems and developing methods and techniques for defending against a range of types of cyber attacks. The program will prepare graduates for entry into jobs as specialists in cyber defense for industry and the public sector.

Which department am I in?

College of Engineering

Study options

Full Time (1 Semester)

Tuition fees
US$16,873.00 per year
Food and housing - 19,724 Annual
Application deadline

01/11/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Virginia Commonwealth University- Monroe Park Campus

707 W. Broad St.,

Richmond,

Virginia,

23284, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

The admission requirements outlined below apply to all students. All applicants to post-baccalaureate certificate programs are required to submit the online application form to VCU Undergraduate Admissions.The Department of Computer Science also requires the following additional materials:Official undergraduate transcripts from all schools attendedA resume stating relevant work experienceA statement of purpose outlining career goalsThree letters of recommendation – professional and/or academicTo be considered for admission to the certificate program, all candidates must satisfy the following requirements:Applicants must already have a bachelor's degree. A bachelor's degree in computer science or in a closely related discipline is highly preferred.Applicants must present an undergraduate minimum GPA of 3.0 and have completed at least one semester of calculus and one semester of discrete mathematics (VCU MATH 211 or equivalent), both with minimum grades of B.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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