Threat Intelligence, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Threat Intelligence is a nine-credit graduate-level program designed to equip students with critical skills in cyber threat analysis, open-source intelligence (OSINT) and the application of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity.
Students will learn to identify and assess emerging threats, analyze adversarial tactics and motivations, and utilize advanced tools to collect and interpret publicly available data. Graduates of the program will be able to produce actionable intelligence, support organizational security decision-making and ethically apply cutting-edge technologies in dynamic cybersecurity environments.
Admission Requirements
- Completed application
- Undergraduate degree (most successful applicants have an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or better)
- Official transcript from a degree-granting institution
- Statement of purpose (about 500 words)
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- External reference recommendations (encouraged but not required)
Upon admission, a new student must successfully complete a virtual meeting with their academic coach to enroll in first-term coursework.
Requirements for International Students
Along with the general admission requirements above, the following must be provided by prospective international students:
- Demonstration of English Language Proficiency. Some examples of demonstrated English language proficiency include minimum score requirements for the following standardized tests:
- Paper-based TOEFL: 550
- Internet-based TOEFL: 80
- IELTS: 6.5
- PTE: 54
- Academic records, in English translation, for post-secondary studies outside the United States. These must include the courses taken and/or lectures attended, practical laboratory work, the maximum and minimum grades attainable, the grades earned or the results of all end-of-term examinations, and any honors or degrees received. WES and ECE transcripts are accepted.
Tuition
| Tuition | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Online Graduate Degrees and Post-Baccalaureate Certificates | $810 |
Additional charges may apply. Other resources are listed below:
- Graduates will be able to collect, analyze and apply cyber threat intelligence using open-source data, artificial intelligence tools and strategic threat models to identify, assess and respond to cyber threats.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CYBR 5030 | Cyber Threats and Defense | 3 |
| or CYBR 5230 | Intrusion Detection and Analysis | |
| INTL 5270 | Open Source Intelligence | 3 |
| CYBR 5270 | AI for Cyber Threat Intelligence | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
This roadmap is just one example of a semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. There are other plans students can and do take. The plan of study for each particular student is established in consultation with each student’s academic advisor; this roadmap does not replace academic advising appointments.
Roadmap notes:
- This Roadmap assumes full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
- Courses/Milestones marked with an “!” are critical and must be completed in the semester listed in the Roadmap to ensure a timely graduation.
- Course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
Fall Entry
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| Fall 1 | ||
| INTL 5270 | Open Source Intelligence | 3 |
| CYBR 5030 or CYBR 5230 |
Cyber Threats and Defense or Intrusion Detection and Analysis |
3 |
| Fall 2 | ||
| CYBR 5270 | AI for Cyber Threat Intelligence | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Spring Entry
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring | Credits | |
| Spring 1 | ||
| INTL 5270 | Open Source Intelligence | 3 |
| CYBR 5030 or CYBR 5230 |
Cyber Threats and Defense or Intrusion Detection and Analysis |
3 |
| Spring 2 | ||
| CYBR 5270 | AI for Cyber Threat Intelligence | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
For additional admission questions, please call 314-977-2330 or email sps@slu.edu.