Information Security Management Undergraduate Certificate

Program Details

Next Start Date: January 8

Credit Hours: 12

Course Length: 8-15 weeks

Estimated Program Length: 12 months

The online Information Security Management Undergraduate Certificate program from the University of West Florida explores the non-technical aspects of information security to prepare you to make well-informed management and administrative decisions in a variety of roles within the industry.

Why Study Information Security Management at UWF?

The Information Security Management undergraduate certificate can be completed within one year through an interactive online classroom. As an online student, you’ll have the freedom to access course materials on your time and discuss coursework with educators when it’s convenient for your personal schedule. A beneficial opportunity for undergraduate students seeking specialized skills in information security management, students pursuing a master’s degree in information security or a related field or individuals seeking to advance their careers by developing expert data analytics skills, with this certificate, you can:

Build expertise in business intelligence fundamentals
Prepare for administrative positions

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What You Will Learn

Taught by expert educators with extensive information security experience, the program examines field essentials, including compliance management, security education training and awareness (SETA) programs and encryption technologies. As you complete the program, you’ll also build a strong understanding of e-business systems fundamentals and gain expertise in risk analysis concepts as they pertain to information security. By completing this certificate, you will be able to:

Identify key elements in e-business systems fundamentals
Analyze business intelligence concepts
Apply management expertise in a variety of business settings
Make informed decisions regarding the administration of information security infrastructure

Courses

Accredited by AACSB International

The UWF Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business is accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Fewer than 4.7% of business schools worldwide have earned this symbol of the highest standard in management education.

Courses & Requirements

UWF’s online Information Security Management Undergraduate Certificate program includes a total of 12 credit hours. All prerequisites must be met in order to enroll in these courses.

ISM 3011 - e-Business Systems Fundamentals
ISM 3323 - Information Security Management
ISM 4483 - Business Data Communication
ISM 4320 - Legal, Ethical, and Human Aspects of Cybersecurity

To be considered for admission to the University of West Florida’s Information Security Management Undergraduate Certificate program, you must be admitted to the University as a degree or non-degree-seeking graduate student.

How to Apply

To begin a certificate program, interested students need to fill out an undergraduate application. Once accepted as an undergraduate non-degree seeking student, you should contact the College of Business, speak to an advisor about course availability and scheduling and complete the online Undergraduate Certificate Declaration Form on MyUWF. Have questions about this program or the admissions process? Contact our undergraduate admissions team at admissions@uwf.edu. If you are a current UWF student, please reach out to the department’s academic advisor.

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Careers & Outcomes

Cyberattacks have grown in frequency, and information security analysts will be needed to create innovative solutions to prevent hackers from stealing critical information or creating problems for computer networks. When you complete the UWF online Information Security Management Undergraduate Certificate, you’ll have the credential to pursue a graduate degree in the field, plus the expertise to advance your career to an administrative role within the industry.

Job Titles

Information Security Analyst
Computer Systems Administrator
Information Systems Manager

Career Outlook

Employment of information security analysts is projected to grow 32% from 2022 to 2032 (much faster than average)
The median annual wage for information security analysts was $112,000 in May 2022

Source: BLS, 2024

Tuition Rate Per Credit Hour

Information Security Management Online Undergraduate Certificate Tuition
Component	Cost	Total
In-state Tuition	$218.98 per credit hour	$2,627.76
Full Out-of-state Tuition	$648.37 per credit hour	$7,780.44
75% Out-of-state Tuition	$341.67 per credit hour	$4,100.04

Tuition waivers cover up to 75% of the non-resident portion of your tuition and are available to non-Florida residents (including international students) admitted to online campus programs and registered for online courses in active pursuit of that degree or certificate. You must pay all other assessed tuition and fees. The renewal of Online Campus Out-of-State Tuition Waivers is not automatic. Waiver requests must be submitted every semester and are not retroactive for previous semesters. Review Tuition Waiver Information to learn more.

Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. Fees are charged per semester unless otherwise noted.

Refer to UWF Cost of Attendance Estimates and Financial Literacy for more information on UWF costs and financial aid.

* Tuition and fees are subject to change.

Alabama, Military & Financial Aid

Alabama Differential Out-of-State Tuition

Residents of Alabama are eligible for Alabama Differential Tuition, a reduced out-of-state tuition rate. To verify residency status for tuition purposes, new undergraduate students should contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and new graduate students should contact the Graduate School. Current enrolled students should contact the Office of the Registrar. See more about Tuition Waivers.

Military & Veterans

The UWF Military & Veterans Resource Center (MVRC) serves as the campus advocate for military, dependents and veteran students. Contact the MVRC to learn more about the various military and veteran education assistance or tuition waiver opportunities and eligibility requirements.

UWF Financial Assistance

The University of West Florida provides eligible students with an alternative to paying the full amount of tuition at the beginning of each term in the form of an installment payment plan or a short-term loan. See more about Financial Aid and Education Funding Opportunities.