Shenandoah University

What you'll study

• MIS 588 Business Foundations in Cybersecurity (3 credits) — Introduces theory and readings on security attacks, intrusions, threats, security requirements and controls, cryptography and encryption, physical vs. cybersecurity, network security, security-enhancement software, secure protocols and management of security risks. Graduate students undertake additional work identifying a real-world problem prior to developing a solution.
• MIS 590 Intermediate Cybersecurity for Business (3 credits) — Covers decision-making techniques using intermediate technical knowledge, including when to develop Continuity of Operations (COOP) versus Disaster Recovery Plans, motivations of threat actors and sector-specific implications (government, manufacturing, healthcare, financial, energy). Course content supports preparation for the CompTIA Security+ exam and includes graduate-level problem-based work.
• MIS 515 Data Communications and Networking (3 credits) — Focuses on fundamentals, standards and trends in data communications, emphasizing data transmission devices, circuits, media types, networking concepts, topology and network management.
• MIS 592 Advanced Cybersecurity for Business (3 credits) — Presents advanced decision-making techniques and leadership topics for cybersecurity and IT personnel, including hiring considerations and valuing experience and certifications. Content is aligned to aid CompTIA Security+ exam readiness and requires graduate-level real-world problem synthesis.

Entry requirements

The program page directs applicants to apply for the four-course certificate and to contact Shenandoah University’s Graduate Admissions Office for questions or application issues. Admissions contact provided on the course page: sugradadmissions@su.edu, 540-665-4581, or text 540-546-6029.

Career prospects

The program materials cite an expected salary for cybersecurity graduates of $98,350 per year and list potential roles such as Security Analyst, Security Engineer, Security Architect, Security Administrator, Security Software Developer, Cryptographer, Cryptanalyst and Security Consultant. The source also references projected industry growth and staffing trends: a 32% increase in the cybersecurity management field through 2028, over 35,000 new positions in the next decade, and reports of understaffing and increased organizational investment in cybersecurity.

Scholarships & funding angle

The program page does not list specific scholarships. Prospective students are advised to consult Shenandoah’s Graduate Admissions and Career & Professional Development offices for guidance on funding options, employer tuition benefits, and career-services support referenced on the program page.