Ithaca College Cybersecurity Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
Who should attend?
A computer science background is not required to attend this program. It is designed for a broad range of business and industry leaders and technology experts from around the world who play strategic decision-making roles in both public and private organizations, including:
When do classes begin?
The in-person course is offered several times throughout the year. The online class is delivered on a rolling admission basis and can be taken at any time.
Do I receive academic credit?
At this time, we do not offer academic credits for program completion.
How long will it take to complete the program?
The in-person program can be completed in four days. The online program can be completed in eight weeks, although some students choose to go through the class at a faster pace and some students choose to go through the class at a slower pace.
How much time should I expect to spend in the coursework?
For the in-person program, the majority of time will be spent in the classroom. For the online program, participants should plan to spend approximately three to four hours each week watching videos, completing exercises, and interacting with the faculty and peers.
Admissions & Tuition
Is there an application fee?
No, there is no application fee. Participants can apply online.
Are there any prerequisites or work experience required?
No, the course is designed for participants with no prior cybersecurity knowledge and does not require any technical skills.
What is the cost of the program?
This program costs $4,995. The price of both programs includes the cost of all course materials. The in-classroom program also includes continental breakfast & lunch. Group discounts are available for teams of three or more individuals.
A computer science background is not required to attend this program. It is designed for a broad range of business and industry leaders and technology experts from around the world who play strategic decision-making roles in both public and private organizations, including:
- Business executives who need to understand cyber from a business point of view to better fulfill their fiduciary duties in a dynamic cyber world
- Industry experts with an eye on cyber who want to balance regulation and technology
- Cyber Security Innovators developing new applications and frameworks who will need to prevent or re-mediate breaches
- Senior officials in government agencies and the military involved in the oversight of technology, operations, and policy creation
- Private and public sector legal experts tasked with codifying the law and understanding its limits
When do classes begin?
The in-person course is offered several times throughout the year. The online class is delivered on a rolling admission basis and can be taken at any time.
Do I receive academic credit?
At this time, we do not offer academic credits for program completion.
How long will it take to complete the program?
The in-person program can be completed in four days. The online program can be completed in eight weeks, although some students choose to go through the class at a faster pace and some students choose to go through the class at a slower pace.
How much time should I expect to spend in the coursework?
For the in-person program, the majority of time will be spent in the classroom. For the online program, participants should plan to spend approximately three to four hours each week watching videos, completing exercises, and interacting with the faculty and peers.
Admissions & Tuition
Is there an application fee?
No, there is no application fee. Participants can apply online.
Are there any prerequisites or work experience required?
No, the course is designed for participants with no prior cybersecurity knowledge and does not require any technical skills.
What is the cost of the program?
This program costs $4,995. The price of both programs includes the cost of all course materials. The in-classroom program also includes continental breakfast & lunch. Group discounts are available for teams of three or more individuals.
