The online Graduate Certificate in Governance Policy Administration isn’t just based in theory — it’s centered in real-world application. Prepare to be an industry-ready professional and create and protect resilient systems and networks.
Add the nine-credit certificate to a master’s degree or complete it as a stand-alone credential.
The Graduate Certificate in Governance Policy Administration is part of the Master of Science in Cyber Operations and Resilience program. This certificate is an asynchronous, online program that prepares you for risk management, law, ethics, governance and compliance as it applies to the cyber industry.
Through complementary technical and non-technical tracks, the graduate cyber operations and resilience program provides you with stackable credentials, certificates, hands-on experiential learning, learning by teaching, and practical application on your path to a graduate certificate.
The stackable approach of this program, along with the emerging importance of cyber and physical resilience prepares you with the knowledge, skills, and expertise needed for maintaining the operational effectiveness of complex business, academic, and government information and physical systems.
The governance policy administration certificate is offered 100% online with full- and part-time options and seven-week course offerings. Whether completed as a stand-alone credential or as part of your master’s degree, the graduate cyber operations and resilience program is designed to help you advance your career within the cyber workforce!
With a high demand for professionals with cybersecurity and cyber operations expertise, the Graduate Certificate in Governance Policy Administration aims to prepare you to fully support the cyber world, defend critical infrastructures and protect our homes with resiliency in mind.
Possible careers include:
To be considered for the online Graduate Certificate in Governance Policy Administration, applicants must meet the following requirements:
*Students with a GPA lower than 3.0 may require special provisions for admission to the graduate cyber operations and resilience program.
This content is provided as a quick reference for planning. All official admission standards are published on the graduate catalog site.
The online Graduate Certificate in Governance and Policy Administration is a 9-credit program that students can complete in as little as two semesters. Review the following table for details on required courses.
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| CORE 570 Cyber Risk Management | 3 |
| CORE 571 Cyberlaw, Ethics and Policy | 3 |
| CORE 572 Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance | 3 |
Official course descriptions and degree plans are published on the graduate catalog website.
To find a course, click the “Courses” tab and select the drop-down list that aligns with your desired course prefix (i.e. CORE 570). You may also use the search bar to search for the course prefix.
If you are looking for the flexibility to take courses on the Boise State University campus and online, we can help. Talk with a student success coach about your options.
Boise State Online offers reasonably priced tuition, ongoing support, financial aid options and degree paths that help ensure you reach your goals quickly and efficiently. Review the following table for an example of the total program cost for a student completing the 9 credit Graduate Certificate in Governance Policy Administration.
| Description | Cost |
|---|---|
| Boise State Graduate Admissions Application Fee (non-refundable) | $65 |
| Courses (9 total credits @$525 per credit*) | $4,725 |
| Books (estimate) | $360 |
| Graduation Application Fee | $25 |
| Approximate Total Investment | $5,175 |
| **Room/Board | $5,688 |
| **Transportation | $1,248 |
*The per-credit fees listed above are for the 2024-25 academic year. Future academic year per-credit fees may vary slightly and are finalized each May.
**Costs for room, board and transportation are used to calculate financial aid and are included to disclose the full cost of attendance. These costs are not required for students pursuing a fully online degree.
Note to Boise State and other Idaho higher education employees: Fee waivers do not apply to this program.
The graduate cyber operations and resilience program at Boise State features a network of individuals who are here to ensure you succeed.
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The graduate cyber operations and resilience program offers a variety of ways to expand your knowledge of cybersecurity. Choose a master’s degree, graduate certificates or participate in a learning lab.
The Master of Science in Cyber Operations and Resilience prepares you with the knowledge, skills and expertise needed for maintaining the operational effectiveness of complex business, academic, and government information and physical systems.
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Boise State University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). This means the entire university meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality and is evaluated through a peer-review process. In addition, many academic programs have special accreditation or endorsement. For more information on why accreditation matters, refer to our FAQs.
We’re here to help! From deciding if an online certificate is right for you to figuring out what credits transfer from previous schools, talking to a student success coach is the best place to start.
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Boise State maintains authorization to offer online programs in Idaho and beyond. Detailed information about state authorization is available on the eCampus Center website.
Contact our enrollment and student success team for support by emailing us at CyberGrad@boisestate.edu or calling (208) 426-5921.