Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity: Computer Science at Western Michigan University

    Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity: Computer Science at Western Michigan University

    Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity: Computer Science at Western Michigan University

    The Cybersecurity: Computer Science at Western Michigan University is a Full Time Graduate Certificate program offered at the university's main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 1 year. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 30, 2027.

    About Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity: Computer Science

    The Cybersecurity: Computer Science Graduate Certificate is an interdisciplinary in-person or online practitioner-based offering concentrating in the growing field of cybersecurity. This certificate is comprised of five courses offered by the Business Information Systems and Computer Science departments. Two core courses are required and then students must select the Secure Software and Engineering track to complete the certificate.

    Students working toward the graduate certificate must be admitted into the program. Students must have a bachelor's degree in either a technical discipline or an appropriate discipline related to their chosen track. Students with other bachelor's degrees and professional experience will also be considered.

    The Cybersecurity: Computer Science Graduate Certificate is offered in different instructional delivery modes: asynchronous online, in-person, and fully synchronous online. Students much choose an instructional delivery mode of either online or traditional when applying to the program.

    For the online modes students do not need to attend classes at the main or any regional campuses to earn the degree.

    For the traditional in-person mode students will need to attend the main campus in Kalamazoo. International students should apply for this option.

    Graduate credit is earned for all passing classes.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity: Computer Science at Western Michigan University

    Entry Requirements

    1. Copy of passport identification page
    2. Proof of English language proficiency*
    3. Transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended or are attending, including diplomas, examination results, mark sheets and certificates.* Unofficial transcripts and other academic documents are acceptable for admission decision-making. Uploaded documents will show as received only AFTER an admissions counselor has completed the evaluation.

      The Office of International Student and Scholar Services (I3S) may accept credential evaluation reports from certain credential evaluation services to make admission decision at Western Michigan University for undergraduate and graduate international admissions. Although it is not required, we strongly encourage submission of evaluation reports to expedite application processing and decision-making. Admitted and enrolled students are required to send your official high school or university transcripts and proof of degree before the beginning of the second semester of your studies.

      Following are the evaluation agencies that you may use to get your transcripts evaluated:

      World Education Services: www.wes.org
      Educational Credential Evaluators: www.ece.org
      Academic Evaluation Services: www.academicevaluations.org
      Global Credential Evaluators: www.gceus.com
      Spantran: The Evaluation Company: www.spantran.com
    4. $100 non-refundable application fee
    5. Proof of sufficient funds for the first academic year of study at WMU according to estimated cost of attendance. Proof of sufficient funds is a bank statement in your own name for cost of attendance. If the bank statement is not in your own name, then additionally provide a letter signed by your financial sponsor indicating that they will pay your cost of attendance.

    *Official documents are those sent directly to International Student and Scholar Services (I3S) from the issuing institution or testing agency. Hand-carried transcripts will be accepted if in a sealed envelope from the institution. Documents sent by the student cannot be accepted as official.If any original documents are not issued in English, also provide an official English translation of each document. 

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 54
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 80

    Tuition and Fee Information for Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity: Computer Science at Western Michigan University

    Application Fee 100

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    Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity: Computer Science at Western Michigan University
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    Western Michigan University
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