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Vulnerability Assessment
Undergraduate CertificateThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
The vulnerability assessment certificate program at University of Maryland Global Campus is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to examine software for embedded vulnerabilities—whether they are accidental or malicious—that create weaknesses that may be exploited by hackers. In this program, you’ll learn techniques to identify such flaws in software.
Program Highlights
- Gain hands-on experience: Examine software for embedded vulnerabilities that create weaknesses exploited by hackers.
- Build your skills: Design, implement, test, debug, and document Java programs using development tools.
- Analyze code: Use software to analyze code and isolate and prioritize processes that could compromise data integrity.
- Build knowledge: Study the techniques for finding solutions through structured programming and step-wise refinement.
- Design modern applications: Design and build Python applications that are resistant to common security threats.
- Present solutions: Plan, manage, document, and communicate all phases of a secure software development cycle.
Required Courses
- (3 Credits, CMSC 105)
You may be able to waive this course if you have prior programming experience.
- (3 Credits, CMSC 115)
- (3 Credits, CMSC 215)
- (3 Credits, CMSC 320)
- (3 Credits, CYOP 300)
- (3 Credits, CYOP 325)
- (3 Credits, CYOP 360)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help you learn how to identify system vulnerabilities.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
21
Transfer Credits
Up to 9
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $250 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Cybersecurity Technology
Bachelor of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Build career-focused computing skills and ensure the digital safety of your organization with an online bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity technology from University of Maryland Global Campus Europe.
This program is a great fit for students looking to advance in their careers and earn a market-tested credential in the cybersecurity field. This innovative and dynamic online program is designed to help you take a well-rounded approach and learn the principles, procedures, and technologies needed to secure an organization. You will familiarize yourself with the basics of IT and computer networks while also learning the latest troubleshooting, ethical hacking, and monitoring strategies. Our cybersecurity technology courses are taught by full-time cybersecurity professionals who bring their practical knowledge and skillsets to the classroom with them.
Program Highlights
- Design, implement, and administer local-area and wide-area networks to satisfy organizational goals
- Resolve IT system problems and meet the needs of end users by applying troubleshooting methodologies
- Apply relevant policies and procedures to effectively secure and monitor IT systems
- Communicate IT knowledge effectively using a wide range of presentation styles
- Meet organizational goals using effective workforce skills, best practices, and ethical principles
Required Courses
Required Major Core Courses
- (3 Credits, CMIT 202)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 265)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 291)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 320)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 321)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 326)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 351)
- Three upper-level courses chosen from the following
- any upper-level CMIT courses
- (3 Credits, CCJS 321)
Required Major Capstone Course
- (3 Credits, CMIT 495)
Digital Forensics Focus
If you are interested in a career in digital forensics, you can take three of the following upper-level courses to satisfy the 9-credit requirement listed above:
- (3 Credits, CCJS 321)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 424)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 440)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 460)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help you prepare for a career in network management, systems administration, or network security, whether you're new to the IT field or you're looking to move up to middle management.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
120
Transfer Credits
Up to 90
Format
- All courses are available online
- Select on-site and hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $250 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Cyber Operations
Bachelor of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Program Highlights
- Complete a project: Design, develop, implement, and test secure software using leading industry standards.
- Work as a team: Plan, manage, document, and communicate all phases of a software development project.
- Use industry tools: Assess and analyze existing applications for weaknesses and vulnerabilities.
- Learn to defend: Identify and respond to threats and attacks to minimize risk and protect privacy.
- Practice programming: Take several courses that give you hands-on experience in programming.
- Apply your skills: Research, plan, conduct, and complete a capstone project in compliance with deadlines.
Required Courses
Required Major Core Courses
- (3 Credits, CYOP 200)
- (3 Credits, CYOP 310)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 265)
- (3 Credits, CYOP 300)
- (3 Credits, CYOP 325)
- (3 Credits, CYOP 350)
- (3 Credits, CYOP 360)
- (3 Credits, CYOP 400)
- (3 Credits, CYOP 425)
- (3 Credits, CYOP 460)
Required Major Capstone Course
- (3 Credits, CYOP 495)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help prepare you for technical and leadership roles in diverse application development and security settings, including high-demand areas such as security analysis, security management, application and software architecture, information security, intrusion analysis, penetration testing, programming, engineering, security and code auditing, and system architecture.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
120
Transfer Credits
Up to 90
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $250 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.