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Overview
Build the foundation for a career in data science while developing complementary skills for mitigating cybersecurity risks. Learn big data management, programming, and analysis, as well as how to protect and defend against cyberattacks.
The UCLA Extension Certificate in Data Science with Concentration in Cybersecurity was created to offer skills from two in-demand specialties in one combined environment.
What you can learn.
- Learn foundational tools and techniques for analyzing data, delivering insights, and building forecasting models
- Gain expertise in Python, exploratory data analysis (EDA), and advanced data visualization, using R and Tableau
- Understand the management of big data, types of NoSQL data stores, and the Hadoop ecosystem
- Discover how to create security policies, risk assessments, disaster recovery plans, and post-attack protocols and procedures
- Explore concepts needed for the CompTIASecurity+ and other certifications
- Get hands-on experience with OSI stack security, hacking methodology and mitigation, penetration testing, and defensive strategies
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Data Science
- Exploratory Data Analysis and Visualization
- Big Data Management
- Cybersecurity
- Information Systems Infrastructure Security Management
- Network, Operating System and Database Security
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 9 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Duolingo English Test 115
TOEFL® IBT 80
IELTS 6.5
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Delivered
On Campus, Online
Campus Location
- Los Angeles, United States
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
GRE® 140 (verbal)
English requirements
Duolingo English Test 115
TOEFL® IBT 80
IELTS 6.5
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Personal and emergency contact information
- Start year and quarter
- Representative Information — if you are working with a representative, agency, or a UCLA Extension university partner on your application
- Why UCLA Extension? We are excited to get to know you better! Answer a few brief questions about why you chose UCLA Extension and what you hope to accomplish with us.
- Academic information and supporting documents
- Acknowledgments of policy statements
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents9855 USD / full≈ 9855 USD / full - Out-of-State9855 USD / full≈ 9855 USD / full
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Domestic
Applies to youIn-State9855 USD / full≈ 9855 USD / full
Additional Details
Estimated tuition. International fees not included. Besides tuition, international students also have to pay:
- First quarter $3,850
- Each subsequent quarter $2,850
Living costs
Los Angeles
United States
1520 - 2570 USD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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