Graduate Certificate in Emergency Crisis Management Cybersecurity

Plan Description

The Graduate Certificate for Cybersecurity is an online certificate offered by the School of Public Policy & Leadership. The certificate offers students the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of emergency crisis management within cybersecurity. Students will be exposed to information technology concepts, risk assessment, threat analysis, and emergency response. There are a total of 12 credits and a summer cohort. The certificate is an interdisciplinary program in collaboration with the School of Law and Lee Business School’s program of Management and Information Systems.

Plan Admission Requirements

Application deadlines

Applications available on the UNLV Graduate College website.

1. A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
2. A current resume which should indicate professional experience in the field of policy making or IT management

All the above should be submitted online through the Graduate College admissions application.

All applicants must review and follow the Graduate College Admission and Registration Requirements.

Students are accepted into a certificate program as described in the Graduate Catalog. The faculty and corresponding sub-disciplines and sub-plans within the described programs are subject to change at any time.

Plan Requirements

Total Credits Required: 12

Course Requirements

• Required Courses – Credits: 12 

• SEC 700 - Introduction to Cyber Security Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Protection
• ECEM 702 - Cyber Law - Digital Intellectual Property & Privacy
• ECEM 710 - Crisis and Emergency Management
• ECEM 735 - Concept Implementation & Cyber Lab

Plan Certificate Completion Requirements

1. The student must submit all required forms to the Graduate College and then apply for graduation in MyUNLV by the appropriate deadline.
2. Attend the summer cohort.