This certificate equips you with the knowledge and skills to take on leadership roles in cybersecurity governance, compliance, and strategy. Common job titles include Cybersecurity Policy Analyst, Privacy Compliance Officer, Risk and Governance Manager and Cybersecurity Legal Advisor. 

Yes, 100% of credits earned are fully transferrable into the Master of Public Administration (MPA) and Master of Public Administration and Leadership (MPAL). Law course credits are 100% transferable to the Master in the Study of Law degree, along with up to 6 other credits from this certificate.  

No. While the program includes an introductory course in cybersecurity fundamentals, it is designed for professionals from a variety of fields, including law, public policy and management.

This certificate is designed for professionals like you, who have completed at least a bachelor’s degree and want to deepen their understanding of cybersecurity from legal, policy and management perspectives. This certificate could be a great fit for you if you fall into one of these areas:

• Public, nonprofit or private sector manager responsible for cybersecurity strategy or compliance, looking to strengthen your expertise
• Technologist or IT professional aiming to expand your knowledge of governance, law and policy
• Attorney or legal professional interested in specializing in cybersecurity law and regulation
• Career changer or recent graduate ready to enter the cybersecurity field with a strong, multidisciplinary foundation