Cybersecurity Architecture Certificate of Graduate Study
Understand cryptography, malware attack and defense principles, network-based threats and countermeasures. Apply toward M.S. in Computer Science upon admission.
Why choose Rowan's cybersecurity architecture program?
The Certificate of Graduate Study (C.O.G.S.) in Cybersecurity Architecture is designed to offer students the opportunity of a specialized study to provide students with experience in key courses of this discipline at the graduate level.
Students seeking this C.O.G.S. will be required to take 1 required course and 3 restricted electives. This C.O.G.S. is “stackable.” That is, all of the courses count for the Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer Science and some count for the Master of Science (M.S.) in Cybersecurity. All courses are 3 semester hours.
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Studying cybersecurity architecture at Rowan
What You'll Learn
The following courses make up the Cybersecurity Architecture Certificate of Graduate Study program.
- 4 Courses / 12 Semester Hours
- Foundation Courses: No
- Graduation / Exit / Thesis Requirements: No
Required Courses: 3 S.H.
| Course Number | Title | S.H. (Credits) |
| CS 03551 | Advanced Cyber Security: Principles & Applications | 3 |
Elective Courses: 9 S.H.
| Course Number | Title | S.H. (Credits) |
| CS 03570 | Cyber Defense of Operating Systems and Networks | 3 |
| CS 03580 | Cloud Computing and the Internet of Things: Architectures & Security | 3 |
| CS 07652 | Cryptograhic Algorithms | 3 |
| CS 09510 | Computer Networks | 3 |
| CS 09612 | Network Security | 3 |
| ECE 09585 | Advanced Engineering Cyber Security | 3 |
Note: The courses listed above are not official and are subject to change. For an official list of available courses please visit the Rowan University Academic Catalog.
Admission Requirements
The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for the program. There may be additional actions or materials required for admission to the program. Upon receipt of the materials below, a representative from the Rowan Global Admissions Processing Office will contact you with confirmation or will indicate any missing items.
- Completed Application Form
- No application fee required
- Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) in Computer Science or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
- Current professional resume
- Typewritten statement of professional objectives (including motivation for applying to the program)
- Two letters of recommendation from professional sources
- Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
- Submission of official GRE test results is highly recommended
Tuition and Aid
At Rowan University, we pride ourselves on being vigilant and frugal about tuition. We work hard to provide quality education while seeking to reduce the barrier that college costs can present students.
We know paying for tuition can be a challenge. That is why Rowan provides students with the financial resources needed to put their education first by offering grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships.
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