Cybercrime and Prevention (Online Advanced Certificate)
Why Cybercrime Prevention?
With the frequency of hacking and cybersecurity threats growing, specialists in the field of cybersecurity are in high demand. A Cybercrime and Prevention certificate advances your career in cybersecurity or prepares you to join this fast-paced field.
Why Study Cybercrime and Prevention at Iona?
Learn Online
Iona University’s 12-credit online Advanced Certificate in Cybercrime and Prevention allows you flexibility and convenience. Take online cybersecurity courses from home to build your resume and add to your credentials.
Pathway to an Advanced Degree
Credits taken for the Cybercrime and Prevention certificate can be applied to our full master's degree in Criminal Justice, providing a seamless transition for further education.
Support from Expert Faculty
You will be taught by outstanding Iona faculty members who are actively engaged and sought-after experts in the cybercrime field. You will benefit from their first-hand criminal justice research and network of industry professionals who can help you in your cybersecurity career path.
What You'll Learn
Explore Cybercrime Prevention
During the Advanced Certificate in Cybercrime and Prevention program, you will delve into the world of cybercrime prevention and its relevance to industries such as business, finance, and banking.
Diverse Perspectives in Cybersecurity
In your online cybersecurity courses, you will research cybercrime and security monitoring from both private and governmental perspectives, gaining a well-rounded understanding of the field.
Hands-On Experience
Offering practical experience, you will learn how to detect and prevent cyber-espionage and conduct related criminal investigations, equipping you with essential skills for your career.
Quick Facts
Tuition and Financial Aid
- $1,315 per credit (12 credits)
- $275 program fee for Fall and Spring semesters (1 semester)
- Estimated Cost: $16,055
- Applying for Aid
- Graduate Tuition
What to Expect
- Flexible and convenient online courses
- Option to apply certificate credits to full master’s degree in Criminal Justice
- Support from expert faculty
Careers & Outcomes
With the frequency of hacking and cybercrime growing, specialists in the field of cybercrime and prevention are in high demand. Our online certificate in Cybercrime and Prevention prepares graduates to meet that pressing demand.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for Information Security Analysts, a common cybersecurity career, is expected to grow 33% over the next decade.
Job Titles
- Counterintelligence Agent
- Criminal Investigator
- Fraud Risk Management Director
- Cyber Intelligence Analyst
- Infrastructure Security Analyst
It is one thing to read from a textbook, but it is another thing to feel the emotion and the energetic passion from the faculty. They are truly impactful and bring about so much information, life experience, and tips on our future careers.
Genesis Mojica '20
Certificate Program Highlights
Valuable Networking
You will join our network of more than 50,000 alumni who are eager to help fellow Gaels with mentorship and networking opportunities. Graduates from our criminal justice program work in a wide variety of law enforcement fields and can provide coveted connections related to a cybersecurity career path!
Faculty Experts
Your online cybersecurity courses in the Cybercrime and Prevention certificate are taught by Iona’s criminal justice faculty who are experienced professionals on a variety of criminal justice topics. Agencies such as the NYPD seek the expertise of our faculty, and many have appeared on the news as expert sources.
Scholarship Opportunity
As our motto says, Iona Gaels are proud to "fight the good fight." We offer a 30% tuition discount to eligible First Responders who enroll in the online Cybercrime and Prevention certificate.
Learn More about Iona’s Online Cybercrime and Prevention Certificate
Iona’s online Advanced Certificate in Cybercrime and Prevention program connects you to an in-demand career at the intersection of cybersecurity and criminal justice. With our online cybersecurity courses, prepare for a fulfilling career safeguarding an organization’s important assets.
Learn more about the Cybercrime and Prevention Certificate by requesting information.
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