Undergraduate Certificate in Cybersecurity for Data Scientists

University of North Texas

The Cybersecurity for Data Scientists certificate is part of the existing Bachelor of Science in Data Science, which prepares students for careers in data science through a broad knowledge of the tools, techniques, and methods needed to analyze and work with data and information to help drive effective decisions and strategy in organizations. The new certificate is part of a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) grant that is in line with UNT’s strategic plan and objectives of increasing research expenditure, elevating national prominence, and preparing students for a competitive workplace. Existing course work in the bachelor’s degree educates students in key areas such as data management, data modeling, big data, data analytics, data and information visualization, information organization, internet applications development, and game design and technology. The Cybersecurity for Data Scientists certificate will help students protect themselves from cyber threats and enable them to take countermeasures if an incident takes place.