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Cybersecurity Graduate Certificate

The entire world is dependent on information technology as a means of staying competitive in business, industry, the arts, personal communication and commerce of all types. The utilization and dependence of technology are continually experiencing new and ever-changing security risks to their information resources. New threats and risks are identified daily and require immediate attention in order to continue business operations. Security risks must be addressed if businesses and government are to thrive and survive in our ever-changing and rapidly expanding technology-driven world.

The Certificate Program in Cybersecurity is designed to provide individuals with an introduction to networking, risk and threat management, security architecture and ethical and security skills to effectively address the constantly changing threat landscape of concerns mentioned above. The courses in the certificate program will:

Provide the individual with an introduction to building a secure and risk management technology environment
Provide an overview of proper technology risk management practices
Introduce the individual to an array of social and ethical issues that are incumbent upon those in providing security to technology and managing risk
Help the individual to be able to identify new and existing threats and determine methods to mitigate them
Provide the individual the skills to handle security incidents
Upon completion of the certificate program, the student will be better equipped to enter or continue as a professional in the risk management & information security field. Courses taken for the certificate can be applied toward the Master of Science in Cybersecurity degree.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Sacred Heart University boasts a strong placement rate of 98%, with most graduates finding employment or enrolling in graduate school within six months of graduation. The University's Center for Career & Professional Development assists students with finding jobs and internships, while resources like Interstride help international students find opportunities, connect with employers, and navigate visa sponsorships.

Career & Professional Development Resources
Center for Career & Professional Development:
Provides support to students for finding career opportunities and continued professional growth after graduation.
Interstride:
A portal designed to help students find jobs and internships, network with other students, and find immigration and career support, particularly for international students.

PSW Opportunity

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

Contact our PSA counselor for more information

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Complete University Transcripts
Applicants typically admitted have a minimum Bachelor’s grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (based on the traditional USA 4.0 scale).

Successful completion of English language course(s) from an accredited US university, determined case-by-case by SHU International Admissions.
International School curriculum in English
AP English
SAT/ACT Reading/Writing scores (optional for general admission to SHU)
TOEFL PBT: 550
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL iBT® Home Edition: 80
TOEFL Essentials: 8.5
Academic IELTS: 6.5
EIKEN Pre-1
GTEC: 1200
iTEP: 5
PTE: 62
Completion of ELS 112
Completion of EF Level C1
Completion of Talk Level 7
On-site ESL test proctored at SHU
Cambridge C1 Advanced: 180
Duolingo: 110 (production score minimum 85)
VEPT 5.5
iESOL: B2 Communicator with a minimum of 39 points
Oxford Test of English, Advanced Test: 135

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield , Connecticut ,United States