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Cloud Computing & Networking
Undergraduate CertificateThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Jumpstart your IT career with an online undergraduate certificate in cloud computing and networking from University of Maryland Global Campus Europe. As you advance through this program, you can increase your industry marketability by learning career-relevant skills in app development, averting network security risks, designing cloud solutions, and more. Expand your knowledge base under the direction of experienced faculty members who bring their practical expertise to the classroom. You can also earn your certificate on your own schedule with our convenient online courses and save time and money with our generous transfer credit policy. Why wait? Take the first step and apply today!
Program Highlights
- Evaluate tech needs: Evaluate the cloud infrastructural needs of an organization and analyze cost estimates and value propositions of the cloud, utilizing appropriate techniques to provide reasonable solution recommendations to an organization.
- Design networks: Plan a network virtualization architecture that uses cloud services and technologies required to deploy a cloud solution.
- Create apps: Develop, execute, and debug cloud-based applications utilizing all the methods, models, and techniques for a specific cloud project.
- Develop cloud solutions: Design a cloud solution using architectural design principles, processes, and frameworks that provides sound implementation, maintenance, and configuration of cloud solutions.
- Mitigate risk: Develop a framework for mitigating cloud security risk, compliance issues, policies, and trust surrounding cloud deployment.
Required Courses
- (3 Credits, CMIT 202)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 265)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 326)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 336)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 426)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 436)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help you prepare for higher-level education in cloud computing and networking as well as entry-level or mid-level career paths in a variety of industries, including business, healthcare, law enforcement, and higher education. Potential job titles within this specific career pathway include computer network architect, computer programmer, information security analyst, and network and computer systems administrator.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
18
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.
Cyber Threat Hunting
Undergraduate CertificateThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Organizations today must continuously hunt for cyber threats, because the threat scenario is constantly shifting and no software environment is secure from all threats. This certificate program at University of Maryland Global Campus provides an introduction to the concept of cyber threat hunting. In this program, you’ll learn fundamental techniques and methods for uncovering threats. Courses in this program can help prepare you for the following industry certification exams: CompTIA Network+, Security+, CySA+, PenTest+; and EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).
Program Highlights
- Gain hands-on experience: Participate in team and project-based experiences.
- Gain skills: Learn the fundamental techniques and methods for uncovering threats.
- Advance your skills: Learn about the concepts and skills necessary to perform penetration testing and red teaming.
- Build knowledge: Learn about the technologies that provide the foundation for data-centric organizations.
- Delve into data: Study and analyze data as it relates to threat and vulnerability management.
- Study networking: Study networking technology in local area networks, wide area networks, and wireless networks.
Required Courses
- (3 Credits, CMIT 202)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 265)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 320)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 321)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 386)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 421)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help you sharpen your cyber threat hunting skills by participating in team- and project-based experiences.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
18
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.