Governance Policy Administration Graduate Certificate

A recent study by Cybersecurity Ventures, predicts that 3.5 million cybersecurity jobs around the world will be unfilled by 2021. With a high demand for professionals with cybersecurity and cyber operations expertise, the Governance Policy Administration Graduate Certificate aims to prepare you to fully support the cyber world, defend critical infrastructures and protect our homes with resiliency in mind.

• Cyber Defense Analyst
• Cyber Security Analyst
• Information Security Analyst

To be considered for the online Governance Policy Administration Graduate Certificate program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• At least a baccalaureate degree (in any academic discipline) from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university or a degree from a non-U.S. institution of higher education that is judged equivalent to a U.S. baccalaureate degree by the International Admissions office. Applicants who are a senior in good academic standing can request an exception to this requirement. 
• An undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 (based on a 4-point scale) computed for all undergraduate credits from the applicant’s most recent baccalaureate degree.* 
• Admission to the Boise State Graduate College

*Students with a GPA lower than 3.0 may require special provisions for admission to the gCORe program

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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.

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 Online offers reasonably priced tuition, ongoing support, financial aid options and degree paths that help ensure you reach your goals quickly and efficiently.

Other potential expenses may include a personal computer, webcam, headphones with mic, and internet access which are all required for this program. Students in the gCORe program will need a computer that meets the following processing requirements: PC – AMD Ryzen 5 or Intel Core i5; MAC – 16GB memory, 500GB drive space.

*The per-credit fees listed above are for the 2022-23 academic year. Future academic year per-credit fees may vary slightly and are finalized each May.

Notice: Boise State and other Idaho higher education employees: Fee waivers do not apply to this program.

The online Governance Policy Administration Graduate Certificate curriculum below shows the courses required for the 9 credit program. Students can complete the program in as little as two semesters.

The Graduate Cyber Operations and Resilience (gCORe) program at Boise State features a network of individuals who are here to make sure you are a success in the program! From student success coaches who guide you through the admissions process, to advisors who help you overcome challenges as you navigate your degree plan, to faculty with real-world cyber experience, to staff who work to remove barriers and solve problems for students, we are here to help.

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Meet the Cyber Operations and Resilience Staff and Instructors

The gCORe program offers three graduate certificates. You can pursue certificates individually, as part of your gCORe master’s degree, or if you want to add a cyber operations and resilience emphasis into a non-cyber operations master’s degree. 

The flexibility of the graduate certificates allows you to stack your credentials should you choose to continue onto a master’s degree path after completing your certificate. 

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