Program Overview

The School of Computing's cybersecurity badge is not a degree or certificate. The badge is designed to prepare students to:

• Analyze risk, using a variety of risk evaluation techniques.
• Discuss legal and ethical issues related to information security.
• Secure a network against attack.
• Apply principles of ethical hacking to harden an operating system.
• Apply tools and techniques to cyber forensic investigations and examinations.
• Describe software vulnerabilities.

Admissions and Application

Completion of a bachelor's degree, and evidence of object-oriented programming skills are required for admission.

To start your application:

• Visit gvsu.edu/admissions/graduate-application-24.htm/.
• Select the graduate online application. If you are new to the Grand Valley admissions site, please create an account at this time.
• Application type, select "graduate degree/coursework"
• Next, choose "For personal development without completing a Graduate Degree nor receiving a Graduate Certificate."
• Under interest area, select "other."
• Choose your semester start date, and proceed with the rest of the application.
• Contact the School of Computing and Information Systems at gradchair@cis.gvsu.edu and inform them of your intent to enroll in the badge program.

Why Earn a Digital Badge at Grand Valley?

• Badges document knowledge, skills, and competencies you've gained through various learning and professional development opportunities.
• Pursuing a badge, either in continuing education or while completing a degree, can enhance your education.
• Digital badges can be displayed on social media, websites, and in emails.
• Completing a badge is an opportunity for you to highlight particularly marketable and desirable skills to potential employers.
• It is offered fully online, making it more convenient.