Program Overview
The Cybersecurity Policy at University of Maryland University College is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Computer Science & IT over 12 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Cybersecurity Policy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 12,492 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Cybersecurity Policy programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Communicating, Problem Solving, and Leading in Cybersecurity
- Foundations in Cybersecurity Management
- Organizational Cybersecurity Management
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Graduate Admissions Requirements for Students Educated Abroad
- Official documentation indicating successful completion of the equivalent of a U.S. baccalaureate degree: If you were educated in a country other than the United States, you must have your official transcripts evaluated by an independent credit evaluation service. The evaluation company will send a copy of the evaluation to both you and UMUC. However, providing your transcript does not ensure admission to the Graduate School.
- English language proficiency: If English is not your native language, you need to demonstrate college-level proficiency in written English to UMUC by means of one of the following:
- Earn a minimum score of 550 on the written version or 79 on the Internet version on the Test of English as a Foreign Language as well as a minimum score of 4 on the Test of Written English, except for the Internet-based TOEFL, where no TWE is required; the TOEFL score recovery code for UMUC is 5804
- Earn a minimum overall score of 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System; must include the academic writing and academic reading modules
- Earn a minimum grade of Pre-1 on the Eiken English Proficiency Exam
- Submit a transcript indicating completion of at least 12 credits of graduate coursework within the past two years, with a grade of B or higher, at a regionally accredited U.S. degree-granting institution or college; all credit is subject to review before being accepted as evidence of English proficiency
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 12,492 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 12,492 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Maryland University College directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Maryland University College
University of Maryland University College
Adelphi, United States
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
