Duration
12 Weeks
Delivery
Online
Intakes
January, May, & August
Fees
$1,200 (Ugx 4,500,000)
*Group discount available for organisations, and partial bursary for individuals.
OVERVIEW
In an increasingly interconnected world, cybersecurity is paramount. This Masters Microcredential Certificate (MMC) provides non-technical managers and IT professionals with a foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles, threats, risk management, and governance. It focuses on the strategic and operational aspects of securing organizational assets in the digital age, with relevance to the Sub-Saharan African context.
Target Audience
Managers across all sectors, IT professionals seeking to move into cybersecurity management, business owners, government officials, and anyone responsible for organisational data and systems.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this MMC, participants will be able to:
- Articulate fundamental cybersecurity concepts and terminology.
- Identify common cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors.
- Understand the principles of cybersecurity risk management and governance.
- Describe basic security controls and defensive strategies for organizational assets.
- Recognize the importance of incident response and business continuity planning.
- Discuss the legal, ethical, and compliance aspects of cybersecurity.
What You Will Learn
- Module 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity & Threat Landscape
- Module 2: Cybersecurity Risk Management & Governance
- Module 3: Incident Response & Business Continuity
- Module 4: Legal, Ethical & Emerging Issues in Cybersecurity
Stackability and Pathway to Master's Degree
The 20 postgraduate credit units earned from this Masters Microcredential Certificate in Cyber Security Management are fully transferable and count directly towards Nexus International University’s NCHE-accredited MSc in Cyber Security program. This provides a flexible and accelerated pathway for students wishing to pursue a full Master’s degree