In today’s ever changing cybersecurity landscape, the success of a security program needs to have its roots in risk management -- implementing security controls and compliance with regulatory requirements to achieve the level of risk tolerance acceptable to the organization.
The cybersecurity certificate program lays the foundation for security professionals to achieve success. The cybersecurity program provides a robust baseline of skills needed to adapt to changes in business, technology, and threat environments. Within the program, emphasis will be placed on the concept of risk management, risk tolerance, and risk mitigation.
Complete all of the following courses:
| ADITxxxx | Cybersecurity Fundamentals |
| ADIT2000 | Computer Security |
| ADIT3010 | Technical Writing |
| ADITxxxx | Computer Networks |
| ADITxxxx | Systems Analysis and Design |
Complete one of the following courses:
| ADIT1985 | Python Programming |
| ADIT1990 | C++ Programming |
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
There is no application fee, and résumés are optional.
If you are mailing hard copies of application materials, please send them to:
Boston College
Woods College of Advancing Studies Admissions Office
St. Mary's Hall South
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
*Current Woods College degree students interested in adding a certificate to their plan of study should not use the online application.
| Entrance Term | Application Due Date | Decision Letter Sent By |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Early Deadline: May 1 | May 15 |
Regular Deadline: August 15 (International students applying for the fall semester must submit an application by June 15.) | August 30 | |
Rolling admissions: after Regular Deadline | Applications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. | |
| Spring | Early Deadline: October 15 (International students applying for the spring semester must submit an application by October 15.) | October 30 |
| Regular Deadline: January 5 | January 15 | |
| Rolling admissions: after Regular Deadline | Applications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. | |
| Summer | Early Deadline: March 1 | March 15 |
Regular Deadline: April 1 (International students applying for the summer term must submit an application by March 1.) | April 15 | |
| Rolling admissions: after Regular Deadline | Applications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. |
Please mail transcripts to:
Boston College
Woods College of Advancing Studies Admissions Office
St. Mary's Hall South
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
If your academic institution provides electronic transcripts please indicate wcasadm@bc.edu as the recipient.
In 500-750 words, describe your academic and professional goals, any experience relevant to this program, and your future plans, expectations, and aspirations.
Please contact Kathryn Melo at kathryn.melo@bc.edu
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