Online Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Risk Management
Develop a foundational understanding of cybersecurity risk management principles and their application in organizational decision-making.
Examine how cybersecurity risks impact business operations, compliance, and enterprise strategy.
Build the analytical perspective needed to communicate cybersecurity risk effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
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This comprehensive program is offered through the LSU E.J. Ourso College of Business
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Admissions
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Apply by
May 11, 2026
Classes begin
May 25, 2026
Admissions Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited college or university or the equivalent from a foreign institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on all undergraduate and graduate work already completed. You must provide transcripts for all of the colleges you have attended (regardless of degree completion) and upload copies with your application. Only admitted applicants will be required to send one sealed copy of official transcripts from EACH college and university attended, issued by the institution directly to:
The Graduate School
Louisiana State University
114 West David Boyd
Baton Rouge, LA 70803 - Additional information about LSU Graduate admission requirements are located here.
- Electronic transcripts can be sent to gradonline@lsu.edu
Tuition
LSU offers competitive, flat-rate tuition with no out-of-state fees. Plus, you may be able to save even more by transferring up to 75% of previous credits.
Tuition & Fees
- 12 credit hours
- Total credit hours per program
- $867
- Cost per credit hour
- $10,404
- Total cost with fees
LSU Online offers several ways to help you pay for your degree including credit for prior learning (PLA), financial aid, and veteran education benefits. Learn more.
The total cost above does not include transfer credit or financial aid. Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change. Fee schedules may vary by program depending on course-specific fees for proctoring and/or books. Please contact a Student Success Coach for more information.
Financial Aid Available
LSU offers several ways to help you pay for your degree including credit for prior learning (PLA), financial aid, and veteran education benefits. Learn more ›
Academics
Students who earn an online Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Risk Management will build the knowledge necessary to detect and manage cybersecurity risks.
Courses
| Courses | Credit hours |
|---|---|
BADM 7401 - Cybersecurity |
3 |
BADM 7501 - Cybersecurity Risk Management |
3 |
BADM 7502 - Information Systems Security |
3 |
BADM 7503 - Advanced Topics in Cyber Security RiskManagement |
3 |
What will I learn?
Students will learn to:
- Identify and map all digital assets to quantify the attack surface and monitor cybercriminal activity.
- Monitor for threats to organizational digital assets and translate to actionable intelligence.
- Automate actions to block and remove identified threats to digital assets, including integration with other security initiatives in place.
- Manage all components of risk management for successful digital risk protection, including alignment with cyber laws and regulations.
Testimonials
The online GC in Cybersecurity is a unique course due to the integration of the various skill sets. This program will be very broad based and highlight the common thread through governance, risk assessment, controls, as they relate to cyber issues. Recent surveys list talent as the major risk in 2023 and this program will provide the skill sets to address that need.
Careers
The curriculum teaches essential topics for successful cybersecurity risk management, such as information security, cybersecurity frameworks, risk assessments, and IT auditing.
The median annual wage for information security analysts was $124,910 per year in May 2024. (Source: BLS)
Career Opportunities
- Information Security Manager
- Information Security Engineer
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Certified Ethical Hacker
- Software Quality Assurance Analyst
- Internal Auditor
- Information System Auditor
