Overview
The primary goal of the Undergraduate Certificate in Cybersecurity is to help meet the current and future needs of students, first responders, military, professionals from the government and industry, among others, providing a talent pool of professionals with expertise in cybersecurity.
This certificate adds additional skills and knowledge in areas of great demand before graduation and additionally complements the degree.
Curriculum Sequence
The curricular sequence for the Undergraduate Certificate in Cybersecurity is presented in the following pdf document to help assess your progress toward your degree completion:
Faculty
The program will rely on both Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico faculty and adjunct faculty, who are knowledgeable in Cybersecurity. These faculty are qualified and are interested in teaching in the Computer Engineering or Computer Science programs.
These faculty dominate the theoretical aspects and bring to the classroom their expertise from their professional practice, giving students the advantage of obtaining skills that will help them excel in their work even before graduating.
How to apply
Applying is simple and straightforward. Candidates need to complete the following steps. If the candidate has any questions, please contact
lourdes.rodriguez@pupr.edu or the department head.
Luis Vicente López, PhD
Electrical and Computer Engineering and Computer Science Department (ECECS)
Director and Associate Professor
1. COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION
Our application is located online. Prospective applicants should indicate their preferred academic area when they inquire about admission. Candidates may apply for admission in any academic term.
Note: Non-USA citizens must submit a copy of their immigration status.
2. PAY ADMISSION FEE
All candidates pay an admission fee (non-refundable).
3. SUBMIT OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPT
Submit an official academic transcript directly from the university where the applicant obtained the associate’s or bachelor’s degree that includes the graduation general grade point average to the Electrical and Computer Engineering and Computer Science Department.
* Students who have completed their associate’s or bachelor’s degree in our Institution can skip this step.
4. SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR BIRTH CERTIFICATE OR PASSPORT
Submit a color copy of the birth certificate or valid passport.
Career Opportunities
The rapid growth in Information Technology career opportunities directly represents increased computer-related employment, as the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported.
As the need to assure and recover intellectual assets increases, cybersecurity has become an exploding field with a staggering number of opportunities for both consultants and employees.
The demand is growing in:
- Local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies (including military and government agencies)
- Protecting confidential data, including personal information, financial data, and trade secrets.
- Helping ensure that systems and networks remain available for use by authorized users.
Contact Us
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Computer Science is under the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. It is located at Room L-309, Laboratories Building, San Juan Campus.
Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm and Friday from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Phone: (787) 622-8000 x-340
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