Cybersecurity Leadership Admissions Requirements

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The Cybersecurity Leadership Graduate Certificate prepares professionals to lead and manage cybersecurity risks in an increasingly complex digital environment. Applicants are encouraged to apply early to ensure full consideration for admission. Application deadlines are as follows: 

Application Deadline

Consider applying early and give yourself the best chance to join the Technological Leadership Institute

Due to the limited cohort size, applicants should begin the admissions process and submit applications as early as possible.

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Admissions Overview

Admissions Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university or a comparable degree from a recognized university in another country by the time of their matriculation in their graduate program
  • Recommended to have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
    • If your GPA is below 3.0, you are required to submit an Extenuating Circumstances Statement with your application. This statement should explain any factors that may have impacted your GPA and demonstrate your potential for success in a graduate-level program
  • Admitted students must consent to and successfully pass a background check before beginning the program
Application Materials

Applicants must complete and submit an online application. The system allows applicants to save their work and return to it at any time. Supporting materials and the application fee are submitted through the online application system.

  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Personal statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Proof of English Language proficiency. Please see the graduate school website for English language proficiency requirements. If you have questions about your specific situation, please reach out to our admissions team.
  • Extenuating circumstances statement if GPA is below 3.0
Application Deadlines

The Cybersecurity Leadership Graduate Certificate applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and students are encouraged to apply as early as possible for their intended start term. The following application deadlines apply for summer, fall, and spring admission:

Application Deadlines

  • For summer admission - apply by March 15
  • For fall admission - apply by July 15
  • For spring admission - apply by December 15
Application Instructions

Iorder to get started, you will need to create an online application. This will be used to submit all required documentation to apply to any of TLI's degree programs. These steps will walk you through each section of the application.

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