PGCert in Air Transportation

This online graduate certificate focuses on protecting unmanned aircraft systems from cyberattacks. It addresses drone operations across land, sea, air and satellite platforms and is aimed at professionals who already work in the UAS field. Coursework covers evaluating risk, gathering open-source intelligence to spot cyber threats, vulnerabilities and countermeasures. Students also study how to keep data collected by UAS accurate and secure, and they examine sense-and-avoid technologies and risk management for operators, pilots and ground personnel. The certificate is completed entirely online and is open to graduate, international and nondegree students who meet the general university admission requirements. It suits people working as pilots, operators or support staff for communications, payload, navigation and satellite coordination. Prospective students can review admission requirements, request information and submit an application through the university website. Advisors help students plan coursework and understand how the program fits their goals.