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?
Rolling admission enables you to start the course 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?
As a self-paced program, you choose how quickly you complete the program. The eight modules can easily be completed in eight weeks or less.
How much time should I expect to spend in the coursework?
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 which includes all course materials.
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?
Rolling admission enables you to start the course 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?
As a self-paced program, you choose how quickly you complete the program. The eight modules can easily be completed in eight weeks or less.
How much time should I expect to spend in the coursework?
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 which includes all course materials.
