Cybersecurity Graduate Certificate
Program Overview
Cybersecurity is a critical concern for organizations across every industry. The Cybersecurity Graduate Certificate from Baylor’s Hankamer School of Business equips you with the skills to protect data, networks, and systems from cyber threats, breaches, and unauthorized access.
This 12-hour, fully online program combines business management principles with cutting-edge cybersecurity practices. Learn from experienced faculty as you explore how cybersecurity impacts organizational strategy, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
You’ll explore topics such as:
- Information risk mitigation
- Threat analysis and cyber defense
- Network security and privacy regulations
- Cybersecurity policy development and implementation
Prepare for roles in IT security, compliance, and business leadership where cybersecurity knowledge is essential to organizational resilience.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Cybersecurity Graduate Certificate, you will be able to:
- Bridge the gap between business units and IT by translating cybersecurity decisions into business impact
- Apply key concepts from information security to reduce organizational risk
- Develop and improve cybersecurity policies and procedures within your organization
- Evaluate cyber threats in the context of data quality, privacy, and regulatory standards
Career Outcomes
- Project Manager
- Security Director
- Senior Information Security Analyst
- IT Director
- Chief Information Officer (CIO)
- Cybersecurity Consultant
Earn Digital Recognition
To further enhance your professional profile, Baylor awards a Credly digital badge alongside the graduate certificate. This verified credential can be easily included in your LinkedIn profile, your digital résumé or your email signature - making your achievement visible and verifiable to employers and peers.
Courses
In order to earn a Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity, students must complete 12 credit hours (four courses).
Take the courses below:
| ISEC 5305 | Seminar in Information Security Foundations |
| ISEC 5330 | Cybersecurity Policy and Planning |
| MIS 5355 | Management of Information Systems |
Plus one of the following:
| MKT 5380 | Crisis Communication Management |
| MGT 5311 | Leading with Integrity |
TOTAL: 12 Hours
Interested in continuing your education? Students who complete a graduate certificate can apply their coursework toward a Baylor MBA. Take the next step and explore how your graduate certificate can lead to a full graduate degree.
