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CAS in Information Security Management: Admission

The certificate programs challenging and flexible curriculum balances the managerial and technical issues in information and network security facing managers in public, not-for-profit, and private sectors. Neither professional exposure to the information industry nor technical expertise is a prerequisite for applying. A bachelor's degree is the primary requirement and an application to the certificate program is required before registering.

Application Requirements for the Certificate of Advanced Studies in Information Security Management:

An application to the certificate program must include the following:

  • a completed graduate application either online or the paper form
  • a statement of your general academic plans (approximately 500 words)
  • one letter of recommendation attesting to your academic ability for graduate work
  • a current resume
  • one official copy of your undergraduate transcript
  • a $75 application fee, if not currently a matriculated student or have not already submitted a graduate degree application
  • if you intend to complete any part of the certificate coursework in the distance learning format, please include with the above requirements a response to the following question: What personal experiences and achievements have you had that are related to your interest in, and ability to succeed in, a distance learning program?
  • the TOEFL exam is required for non-U.S. citizens

Students currently in a master's or doctoral degree at Syracuse University are eligible for admission to the certificate in Information Security Management. Students applying internally must submit:

  • a personal statement
  • one letter of recommendation

Tuition and Fees
For current information on graduate tuition and fees please visit http://ischool.syr.edu/prospective/graduate/tuition.aspx

Scholarship Opportunities

For an information packet with complete admissions and curriculum information, please use our online information request form.

More information on the Information Security Management graduate certificate:
School of Information Studies
Syracuse University
114 Hinds Hall
Syracuse NY 13244-4100
Phone 315-443-2911
Fax: 315-443-5673
Email: ismcert@syr.edu

                    
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