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Graduate Certificate – Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics

Department of Computer Science & Information Technology

College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Graduate Certificate – Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics

Department of Computer Science & Information Technology

College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Online

Program

12 Credit Hours

to Graduate

Online Tuition Rate

$649 Per Credit Hour

Low-Cost Textbooks

For All Students

Take Your Technical Skills to the Next Level

Join the rapidly growing cybersecurity industry with EKU’s 100% online cybersecurity certificate. This program provides students with the skills needed to keep cybercriminals at bay and help organizations avoid the devastating financial and reputation losses caused by data and information breaches. Cybersecurity is among the fastest growing career sectors according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, placing cybersecurity professionals in high-demand with excellent salary potential.

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Career Outlook

Employment of computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow 15 percent from 2021 to 2031.

– U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Demand for computer science professionals stems from greater emphasis on cloud computing, the collection and storage of big data, and information security.

Job Titles Include:

  • Software Engineer
  • Software Developer
  • Systems, Database, or Network Administrator
  • Systems Analyst

EKU computer science graduates work in a variety of fields and positions.

Employers Include:

  • Employer List – need from department

The Office of Academic and Career Services is a one-stop shop for all your career and professional development needs.

Services Include:

  • Creating/updating your resume and cover letter
  • Interviewing tips and coaching
  • Career documents review
  • Job search

Why EKU?

  • Low-cost textbooks through EKU BookSmart
  • No application fee
  • Reduced tuition for active-duty military members and their spouses
  • Accelerated 7-week terms
  • Multiple start dates
  • No campus visits required
  • Free online tutoring and career services assistance
  • Generous credit transfer policy
  • Ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best universities offering online degrees

Curriculum & Admission

Advance your career with practical, results-oriented data skills including data analysis, data mining, programming and problem solving.

A minimum of 12 credits are required to graduate.

View the degree requirements:

EKU Academic Catalog

Please review the admissions requirements before applying for this or any program. If you have questions about the program or are planning to register for classes, please speak to the program advisor.

TermApplication
Deadline		Classes
Begin
Fall AAugust 5August
Fall BOctober 5October
Spring AJanuary 5January
Spring BMarch 5March
SummerMay 5May

The admissions requirements for applicants to the M.S. Computer Science program are as follows:

A baccalaureate degree* from an accredited institution with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 overall, or 3.0 on the last 60 semester hours of the baccalaureate program.

One of the following:

  • Satisfactory scores on GRE or GMAT*. The minimum satisfactory GRE scores are 149 points of Quantitative. The minimum satisfactory GMAT scores are 37 points of Quantitative.
  • A bachelor’s, master’s or Ph.D. degree in science, technology, engineering or math with a GPA of at least 3.0.
  • An undergraduate precalculus course or equivalent mathematics background.

*A baccalaureate degree in computer science is not required for admissions. However, CSC 801 will be part of the degree requirements if a student has not completed equivalent programming course(s) before being admitted.

Enrolling & Advising Information

EKU’s College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics is committed to delivering high-quality enrollment and academic advising for our students. We strive to create an atmosphere of mutual trust and meaningful engagement to help students reach their academic goals and have a rewarding educational experience.

Interested in enrolling? Reach out to our enrollment advisor today.

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Robert Munafo

Enrollment Advisor

859-622-3101
robert.munafo@eku.edu

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Additional Contact Info

Admissions: 859-622-2106
Academic Testing: 859-622-1281
Big E Central (Financial Aid & Student Account Services): 859-622-2361
Military & Veterans Affairs Office: 859-622-2345

Student Stories & Features

  • Cruz Macias

    EKU Computer Sciences, Cyber Security & Digital Forensics Student
    EKU made it possible for me to fulfill my goal of completing a graduate degree in an area related to my career path without infringing on my ability to earn and work full-time. That is a game changer.

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Contact Information

Department of Computer Science & Information Technology

Wallace Building
Room 417
4366 Kit Carson Drive
Richmond, KY 40475

859-622-2398

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