What you will study
The courses in UCM’s Network Security graduate certificate program will provide you
with the career-relevant skills and experience you need to secure a business’s digital
network infrastructure. You’ll gain a deep understanding of topics such as security
policy design and management, firewall and secure router design, IPS implementation
and VPN management through diverse classes such as:
- Network Device Configuration
- Material Design for Secure Networks
- Organizational Dynamics
Excellence in Network Security
- #1: Most Focused Colleges for Information Technology in Missouri (College Factual, 2022)
- #79: Top 100 Best Affordable Information Technology Degrees (University HQ, 2022)
- Top 10%: Most Popular Colleges for Information Technology in Missouri (College Factual, 2022)
Unique learning opportunities in network security
Go beyond traditional learning with facilities and faculty that make a graduate certificate
in Network Security from UCM a unique learning experience:
- Practice skills in a Cisco lab: You’ll have access to a lab that uses the same Cisco Systems appliances, routers and
switches popular in the industry today.
- Study with expert faculty: The faculty who teach this graduate certificate have 20+ years of experience in networking,
with expertise in Cisco, HP and Palo Alto technologies.
- Learn on your terms: Take courses on campus in Warrensburg or choose from a few online course options.
You can use UCM’s Network Security graduate certificate to round out an MS degree
or as a stand-alone resume booster.
What can you do with a certificate in Network Security from UCM?
The University of Central Missouri’s Network Security graduate certificate can lead
to employment opportunities in many in-demand careers. Graduates who earn this certificate
position themselves as ideal candidates for network security engineer positions and
similar corporate networking roles.
Advance your career with network security expertise
Advanced capabilities in network security are highly sought-after by employers. Use
the interactive tool below to see what kinds of career possibilities this graduate
certificate can open up for you.
Financial assistance options for your Network Security certificate
The University of Central Missouri helps make college affordable thanks to generous
financial aid. In fact, UCM has been recognized by LendEDU as a top-ranked university
for low student debt.
In addition to financial aid, UCM offers a number of scholarships to students enrolled
in master’s degrees, including many specifically for technology-related programs.
You can use UCM’s Scholarship Finder to explore your options if you pursue a graduate degree.
Meet Shawn B., Information Technology Program Coordinator
MS Technology with Network Security Graduate Certificate ’14
After graduating from UCM with an MS in Technology and a graduate certificate in Network
Security, Shawn became an expert in Cisco networking. He now pays it forward by using
his expertise to teach network technology at UCM.
“My biggest achievement is seeing students graduate and graduate with jobs.”
Meet Dr. Suhansa Rodchua
Graduate program coordinator
Dr. Rodchua brings years of industry experience to her research, mentorship and coursework.
She draws on her career experience in manufacturing and project management to prepare
graduate students for careers in technology and industry.
Practice in Professional-Grade Facilities
Hands-on experience with industry-grade technology
Take advantage of the opportunity to work on cutting-edge equipment used in the industry
in our networking lab outfitted with Cisco hardware.
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