Business Cybersecurity Foundations Graduate Certificate
John Chambers College of Business and Economics
The Business Cybersecurity Foundations Graduate Certificate from the WVU John Chambers College of Business and Economics is a flexible, online program that equips you with the skills to develop and implement a robust cybersecurity management strategy.
Cost:
$1,004 / Cost per credit hour *
Courses and Credits:
4 Courses / 12 Credits
Duration:
One year
Dates:
Next Start: August 20, 2025 Admission Term: Fall
Learning Format:
Online courses
Program Overview
As cyber threats continue to evolve and become more complex, the demand for professionals with skills in business cybersecurity is increasing. Graduates of a Business Cybersecurity Foundations Certificate program can expect a promising future in the field.
Curriculum
The Business Cybersecurity Foundations Graduate Certificate is a 12-month, flexible, online hybrid program that requires 12 credit hours.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this certificate, students will be able to:- Develop and maintain data-driven justification for cybersecurity management in firms of any size or in any industry.
- Identify cybersecurity management vulnerabilities and suggest strategies to eliminate or mitigate such vulnerabilities.
- Establish and maintain robust data collection and warehousing infrastructure.
Course Requirements: Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 to graduate from the program. Each required class must be completed with a grade of a C- or better. Graduate students with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) below 2.75 will be placed on academic probation.
Required Courses- BUDA 510:
- BUDA 520:
- CYBR 525:
- CYBR 530:
Admissions Requirements and Eligibility
Successful completion of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Admissions Process and How to Apply
- Complete the WVU Online Graduate Application
- Upload an up-to-date resume.
- Your resume should include enough information for the admissions committee to trace your entire professional work history and should indicate any relevant affiliations.
- Create a Statement of Purpose. Your statement of purpose should be a short, one-page essay which describes:
- Your interest in the program
- Why you wish to pursue the program at WVU
- How the program will help you reach your career goals
- Any additional information which may be necessary to understanding your candidacy.
- Applicants will need to submit college transcripts; an unofficial copy may be uploaded with your application. Upon acceptance, an official transcript must be submitted to finalize acceptance.
- If your school offers “e-script” (an official electronic copy of transcripts), email your official transcripts electronically to: GraduateAdmissions@mail.wvu.edu.
- Or send by mail to: WVU Hub, P.O. Box 6004, Morgantown, WV 26506.
- International applicants should submit electronic transcripts to: InternationalAdmissions@mail.wvu.edu.
- For those using express mail, use the address WVU Hub, 62 Morrill Way - Suite 220, Morgantown, WV 26506
- International Students are required to submit a TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo score.
Tuition, Fees and Financial Aid
Tuition and fees are usually not the only educational expenses you may have while pursuing a degree. You may have other costs such as books, supplies, and living expenses. Visit the Estimate Costs and Aid webpage to estimate and plan for other potential expenses.
Tuition per credit hour is listed on the page of your program of interest. Please note, tuition and fees are reviewed and subject to change at the start of each academic year.
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(304) 293-0915 ann.clayton@mail.wvu.edu
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Careers and Employment
There is a demand for individuals with specific skillsets because cybersecurity has broad-reaching impacts on just about every component of contemporary business. Cybersecurity threats to businesses are real and these incidents are becoming more severe, costly and escalating over time.
Students who graduate from WVU Online with the Business Cybersecurity Foundations Graduate Certificate degree may be prepared for the following careers. These are only a few examples of some of the many opportunities that will be open to you with this degree. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for some positions.
Career Paths
- Fraud Examiner, Investigator and Analyst
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Database Architect
- Management Analyst
- Network Security
- Application Security
- Cloud Security
- Cybercrime Investigation
- Identity and Access Management
- Incident Response