Certificate in Applied Cyber Operations

Certificate #225

Start Starts: Fall, Spring

Clock Est. completion in 9 months

Location pin Offered through Distance Learning

Qualifies for Subspecialty Code 6208L

Avg. tuition cost per course: See tuition Info For specific tuition costs of each program or contact information, please contact the NPS Tuition office at tuition@nps.edu or this offering’s POC at irvine@nps.edu .

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Overview

The Applied Cyber Operations certificate is a graduate-level, non-degree program designed to enable DoD and U.S. Government personnel to effectively employ cyber capabilities in an operational context and to prepare students to maintain a high state of readiness for cyber operations in the face of hostile action. Students will be able to utilize their understanding of cyber capabilities and their employment to achieve or support both cyber and overall mission objectives while accounting for adversary activity and environmental constraints.

Courses Required

Quarter Course
Quarter 1 Choose one of the following:
  • CY3520
  • CY3602
  • CS3690
  • DA3104
Quarter 2 CY4700
Quarter 3 CY4710

Requirements for Entry

  • A baccalaureate degree is required.
  • Recent completion, viz. within the past five years, of courses in computer and network security, computer and communications networks. Students lacking these prerequisites may be acceptable to the program through their undergraduate records and other indicators of success.

Application Information

Applications are handled by the NPS Admissions Office. Please visit the admissions website or contact them at admissions@nps.edu.

Tuition & Service Obligation

For information regarding tuition, please contact the NPS Tuition office at tuition@nps.edu, or contact this offering’s POC at irvine@nps.edu.

For information regarding service obligation, please visit the Admissions Office’s Eligibility/Service Obligation page.