Information Security Management - Certificate

Program Description

Connect principles of information technology, computer systems management, and business operations to organizational information security.

Learn how to implement tailored information security solutions, become adept at leading strategic discussions, and excel in managing complex information security issues with a graduate certificate in information security management from the Costello College of Business at George Mason University.

George Mason University’s graduate certificate in information security management positions you to manage relationships between technical security experts and non-technical employees so you can serve as a vital liaison in any organization.

Through your coursework you’ll explore common issues in information security management and the programs needed to address them. You’ll also learn to use automated tools and data-driven decision making in information security, and to effectively coordinate project teams of cybersecurity engineers.

Students who complete at least two information security management certificate courses with grades of B or better will have their application requirements for our MBA program or master’s in management program reduced, and certificate course credits can be applied towards your degree requirements upon enrollment.

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Eligibility Requirements

An earned baccalaureate and/or graduate degree from an institution of higher education accredited by a Mason-recognized U.S. institutional accrediting agency, or international equivalent AND must have completed college-level introductory statistics and introductory accounting courses.

Fall Deadlines:

Priority: February 1
Standard and F1/J1: May 1
Final: August 1

Application Link & Fee:

College of Business Graduate Program Application
$75.00 application fee

College Transcript Requirement

We require unofficial copies of your transcripts from earned degrees for application review. You can upload these to your online application. If admitted, you must submit official transcripts prior to the last day to add/drop courses in your first term. Please refer to the “Additional Requirements for International Degree Holders” section for degrees earned outside of the U.S.

Current Resume

Learn more about the graduate certificate in information security management program here.

ISM 603	Fundamentals of Information Security	3
ISM 650	Managing Network and Data Security	3
ISM 700	Analytics, Economics, Metrics in Information Security Management	3
ISM 750	Information Security Governance, Risk, Compliance and Audit	3
Total Credits		12

Tuition and Fee Structure

Tuition: Tuition is billed per credit hour with additional fees as appropriate. If a student is a resident of Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, D.C., in-state rates will apply. For all other students, out-of-state rates will apply. Rates and fees are subject to change.
Fees:
- Mandatory Student Fee: This is a mandatory fee based on credit enrollment. The Mandatory Student Fee supports the maintenance of facilities and buildings, auxiliary services, intercollegiate athletics, campus shuttle, academic services, student activities, and health services.
- Enrollment Deposit: All new masters and certificate students must pay a $500 non-refundable enrollment deposit, which is used to reserve your seat for the term to which you applied and is applied toward your tuition. All applicants under the following categories will automatically have their enrollment deposits waived: Bachelor’s/Accelerated Masters (BAM), George Mason Employees, Refugees, Student/Athletes, and US Military Active Duty & Veterans.
- Graduate New Student Fee: This is a mandatory, non-refundable, one-time $60 fee. The fee is charged to the account of every newly admitted, degree-seeking student at the time of registration, regardless of orientation attendance or enrollment status.
Potential Additional Costs:
- Books: average is $150 per course
- Airfare to and from the country of your global residency (depends on graduate program)
Health Insurance: George Mason University makes health insurance available to eligible students through Aetna Student Health. George Mason University requires J-1 and F-1 visa status students to have health insurance coverage under University Policy. The Insurance Office will automatically enroll F-1 and J-1 visa students into the school selected health plan. Visit the Student Health Services webpage for more information.
- Domestic student premiums can be found here.
- International student premiums can be found here.

For more information on current tuition rates and fees, visit the Student Accounts website.

FAFSA

To apply for need-based federal assistance, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application. Learn more about applying for FAFSA.

The purpose of the Graduate Certificate in Information Security Management is to educate students to work as management liaisons between technical information security staff and non-technical business staff at all levels. With its focus on information resources management, the certificate program will prepare students to apply the principles of information technology, computer systems management, and business operations to information security in organizations.

The Graduate Admissions Team at the Costello College of Business at George Mason University is here to support you through every step of your admissions journey.

Reach out to us with your questions. If you have worked with any of our staff members previously, please contact them directly.

General Inquiries can always be directed to 703-993-8006 or sbusgrad@gmu.edu.

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Information Security Management – Certificate

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