This 12-credit online program provides Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ with a technical education in the field of information assurance. Upon successful completion, graduates earn an entry-level workforce credential and are well-prepared to enter the job market. The certificate also can be stacked with general education credits and specialized coursework to obtain the associate's or bachelor's degree at the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥.
Employment Outlook:
- Information security analyst job positions are expected to grow 33% through 2030, placing it among the 10 fastest-growing professions.
- Median pay for an information security analyst is $103,590 per year.
- Network and computer systems administrators have median pay of $84,810 per year.
Fast Facts:
- Curriculum based on the Core Knowledge Units developed by the National Security Agents (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
- This Missoula College program is designated a Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity.
- Students can specialize based on their area of interest.
- Fully online. Attend from anywhere
- Earn CompTIA Security+ industry certification.
Students learn NSA/DHS recognized cybersecurity skills in:
- Cybersecurity Foundations
- Cybersecurity Principles
- IT Systems Components
- Basic Networking
- Operating Systems Concepts
- Cyber Threats
- Cybersecurity Planning and Management
- Policy, Legal, Ethics, and Compliance
- Security Program Management
- Security Risk Analysis
- Basic Cryptography