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on-campus certificate of completion in information security management
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12 total credit hours.
4 courses, 3 credit hours per course, 8 month program
launch your career in information security management.
The Graduate Certificate of Completion in Information Security Management prepares professionals to lead and support the protection of critical information assets in today’s complex digital landscape. This four-course program begins with a foundational course in security management, covering essential topics such as risk assessment, access control, business continuity, and legal and ethical considerations. Learners then customize their path by selecting from a range of specialized courses that explore the many dimensions of information security—from physical and operational safeguards to human behavior, governance, compliance, and disaster recovery. This flexible structure allows students to align their studies with their professional goals and areas of interest. Throughout the program, emphasis is placed on real-world application, strategic thinking, and the integration of security practices into broader organizational objectives. Students gain a deeper understanding of how to assess threats, manage risk, and support compliance in a variety of business and technical environments. Upon completion, learners will be equipped with the knowledge and perspective needed to contribute to the development, implementation, and oversight of effective information security programs across industries.
what you'll learn.
Students will gain the skills to assess risks, strengthen organizational security, and develop strategies that align with business and compliance goals.
upon graduation, students will be able to:
- Analyze organizational security needs to identify potential vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate protection strategies.
- Evaluate security policies, governance frameworks, and compliance requirements to support risk-informed decision-making.
- Create integrated security plans that align with business continuity, legal, and operational objectives.
Awards
Information Security Management degree courses
Current students please login to BRUIN and select “Academic Progress” for your curriculum requirements.
Students seeking this certificate of completion will need successfully complete:
This course addresses the issues relating to successful information security management. Topics include access control systems, network and software security, management practices, risk management, protection mechanisms, business continuity planning, and legal and ethical issues. The course allows for analysis of current security management models.
In addition, students will select 9 credits (3 classes) from those below:
This course presents an examination of effective security methodologies based on comprehensive assessment of threats and implementation of a layered system of physical and electronic protection. Threat identification, countermeasures, and prevention are explored.
This course provides an exploration of the human aspects of Cybersecurity. Topics include human behavior and interaction, motivation and influence, and social engineering. Emphasis on the human element of cyber incidents in relation to protecting information and technology assets.
This course provides an exploration of how organizations manage risks to information technology assets. Discussion includes the application of methodologies and models for managing such risks. Topics also include recognition of security threats and vulnerabilities and the analysis of associated risks. A systematic approach for acquiring and analyzing information to support decision-making in the protection of assets and the allocation of security resources is presented.
This course explores the concepts of governance and how it applies to information systems. Discussion includes the importance of compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures as a means of minimizing risk through mandated security and control measures. Through this course, students also gain an understanding of Information Technology (IT) Auditing processes and principles.
This course provides the student with an opportunity to identify the processes associated with business continuity planning and disaster recovery. Business continuity topics such as project scope and planning, assessing risk, developing policy and procedures, conducting business impact analyses, recovery strategies, recovery plan development, and implementation are explored. Disaster recovery will be discussed in terms of recovery plan development, implementation, and restoration.
Integrative General Education Credits
= 12 total credits*
University Accreditation
Bellevue University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission ( hlcommission.org ), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Whether a college, university, or program is accredited is important to students receiving financial aid, employers who provide tuition assistance, donors, and the federal government.
This program is considered a non-licensure degree/certificate program and is not intended for those seeking licensure or the practice of licensed profession. This program may be relevant to multiple occupations that do not require licensure and was not designed to meet educational requirements for any specific professional license or certification.
*Consult with an admissions counselor to determine your eligible credits, as well as to verify minimum graduation requirements for this degree. Transfer credits must be from a regionally accredited college or university. Bellevue University makes no promises to prospective students regarding the acceptance of credit awarded by examination, credit for prior learning, or credit for transfer until an evaluation has been conducted.
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