Certificate Engineering & Computing
Cybersecurity Graduate Certificate
Hands-on security in our cyber range: network defense, cloud security and incident response.
- Credential
- Graduate Certificate
- Duration
- 12 months
- Credits
- 15
- Format
- Evening & weekend
- Tuition
- $1,150 /credit
- Next start
- Jan 19, 2027
- Apply by
- Dec 15, 2026
Program overview
What this program is about
This evening certificate teaches practical defense in a virtual cyber range where you attack and defend real systems.
Courses align with Security+ and CISSP domains, and all 15 credits stack into the M.S. in Data Science.
Learning by doing
Every Campora program includes hands-on work outside the classroom — a co-op, a clinical placement, a residency, a studio project or faculty research. Boston is our campus: more than 600 employers and 30 hospitals are a short ride away.
- 93%employed or in grad school within six months
- 20students in an average class
What you will learn
- Secure networks and cloud environments
- Detect and respond to incidents
- Perform vulnerability assessment
- Apply security governance and compliance
Curriculum
Your courses, term by term
15 credits across 3 terms. Course codes and credits as listed in the 2026–27 catalog.
Term 1 · Spring 6 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CYB 101 | Security Foundations | 3 |
| CYB 111 | Network Defense | 3 |
Term 2 · Summer 6 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CYB 201 | Cloud Security | 3 |
| CYB 211 | Incident Response and Forensics | 3 |
Term 3 · Fall 3 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CYB 301 | Cyber Range Capstone | 3 |
Career outcomes
Where graduates go
- Information security analyst high demand $124,000
- Security engineer $142,000
- SOC analyst $88,000
Median annual pay in Massachusetts, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational data (2025), rounded.
Recent graduates work at
- Rapid7
- Raytheon
- MITRE
- State Street
- Akamai
Admissions
What you need to apply
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Unofficial transcript (official before enrollment)
- Current résumé
- Short statement of goals (300 words)
Deadlines
- Spring start (priority)
- Dec 14, 2026
- Fall start (priority)
- Mar 1, 2027
- Final deadline
- Jul 1, 2027
Tuition & aid
Cost and how to pay for it
| Tuition15 credits at $1,150 per credit | $17,250 |
|---|---|
| Technology fee | $300 |
| Books & materialsestimate | $400 |
| Estimated total per year | $17,950 |
Scholarships for this program
- up to 25%Graduate Merit Awardstrong academic or professional record
- 15%Employer Partner Discountstaff of 120 partner organizations
- 20%Alumni AwardCampora graduates
Faculty
Who teaches you
The cyber range made interviews easy — I had already done the work.
FAQ
Questions students ask
Do I need a computer science degree?
No, but you should be comfortable with basic networking and the command line. A free prep module is available.
How long does the program take?
12 months at the recommended pace. You can take longer by enrolling part time.
When can I start?
The next start date is January 18, 2027. Apply by December 14, 2026 for priority review.
Can international students apply?
Yes. Campora is approved to enroll F-1 students; our International Student Office helps with the I-20 and arrival.
How do I pay for it?
91% of students receive grants, scholarships or employer support. File the FAFSA and use the net price calculator on the Tuition & Aid page.
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