Graduate Certificate in Enterprise Cybersecurity

San Francisco State University

The Certificate in Cybersecurity expects to target both current SFSU MBA students and working professionals of for-profit and non-profit businesses who wish to begin or expand their knowledge of Cybersecurity. These individuals could presently be working in the field of Information Systems or in other functional or service areas of an organization and wish to obtain specialized knowledge of Cybersecurity.

The value to our MBA students is that this academic, post-baccalaureate certificate will be documented in their transcript and signal their interest and preparation in seeking jobs related to cybersecurity in business and non-profit organizations.

The curriculum is designed to prepare students to apply business skills and succeed in supervisory or managerial positions in both for-profit as well as not-for-profit organizations. It is a 3 course, 9 unit certificate.

Learning Outcomes - Formulate and modify business strategy that incorporates cybersecurity measures to protect organizational physical and digital assets. Formulate and modify business strategy through cybersecurity integrated solutions to improve, manage and innovate enterprise business processes. Assume a leadership role in the design, development and implementation of technology solutions that incorporate cybersecurity tools and measures to protect enterprise assets and resources. Communicate cybersecurity recommendations to address enterprise challenges and opportunities via oral and written presentations to the top management body in the organization.