Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Cybersecurity and Information Privacy Compliance

Certificate Level: Graduate
Certificate Type: Post-Baccalaureate
Number of Credits to Completion: 15.0
Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Code: 11.1003
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code: 15.1122

About the Program

The certificate in Cybersecurity and Information Privacy Compliance is a post-baccalaureate, non-degree program designed for individuals to develop and improve career-related skills in the highly regulated and ubiquitous area of cybersecurity and information privacy regulation. The program includes a core of legal compliance and risk assessment classes and in-depth study of crucial issues in cybersecurity and information privacy regulation. Ideal candidates include individuals working in any field that handles private information, be it health, financial, or educational, among others. As our world becomes increasingly technological and interconnected, this program will provide focused legal knowledge regarding cybersecurity and information privacy compliance for students working in a broad and diverse array of industries.

Admission Requirements

  • A completed application
  • Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools attended)
  • Resume
  • Additional requirements for international students

Program Requirements

Required Courses
LSTU 5551Compliance Skills: Auditing, Investigation and Reporting3.0
LSTU 5554Risk Assessment and Management3.0
LSTU 6660Information Privacy Law3.0
LSTU 6661The Law and Strategies Surrounding Cybersecurity3.0
LSTU 6662European Union Data Privacy and Protection3.0
Total Credits15.0

Additional Information

For more information about this program, please contact the Thomas R. Kline School of Law