Certificate code CTCSMU

College of Business
Copeland Hall 
Athens, OH 45701
Phone:  740.593.2000
cobstudentservices@ohio.edu
www.ohio.edu/business/

Dr. Gaurav Bansal, Chair/contact person
bansal@ohio.edu

Program Overview

This certificate is focused on building skills in cybersecurity for business information systems. The Management Information Systems (MIS) business courses for this certificate will include topics such as business database security, security in the systems analysis and process, and business risk management & security policies. The Information and Telecommunications Systems (ITS) electives are focused on computing-network cybersecurity, and they cover topics such as data communication, compliance, network security, and data encryption.

This blend of two areas will give students a mix of business analysis and hands-on networking focused skills. This will allow them to help manage the growing cybersecurity needs in any business area.

Admissions Information

Freshman/First-Year Admission

No requirements beyond university admission requirements.

Change of Program Policy

No requirements beyond university admission requirements.

External Transfer Admission

No requirements beyond university admission requirements.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

Cybersecurity is one of the fastest growing job areas, and organizations in every industry are looking for new employees with cybersecurity skills. With the certificate, students will be able to apply for system analyst roles, business analyst roles, and they will be more competitive for any role that involves use of information technologies.

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