09-04-2025, 12:03 AM
I’m trying to figure out the most affordable way to take some graduate-level cybersecurity and computer science courses that I can later transfer. I only need about five courses, so I’m not looking for a full degree right now. The types of courses I’m looking for are:
Ethics, Law, and Policy in Cyberspace
Secure Programming
Operating Systems
Computer Security
Networking and Security
Cryptography: Algorithms and Applications
Computer Forensics
Secure Network Operations
Advanced Network Security
Ideally, I’d like to find cheap per-course options (letter graded) under $1,500 if possible, or a competency-based or subscription model where I can take multiple courses in one term for a flat fee, allowing me to finish as many as I can. The courses should be graduate-level and transcripted from an accredited school or provider so they’re transferable.
Has anyone here come across schools, online programs, or organizations that let you do this without committing to a full master’s degree upfront? Any recommendations for budget-friendly options would be greatly appreciated.
Ethics, Law, and Policy in Cyberspace
Secure Programming
Operating Systems
Computer Security
Networking and Security
Cryptography: Algorithms and Applications
Computer Forensics
Secure Network Operations
Advanced Network Security
Ideally, I’d like to find cheap per-course options (letter graded) under $1,500 if possible, or a competency-based or subscription model where I can take multiple courses in one term for a flat fee, allowing me to finish as many as I can. The courses should be graduate-level and transcripted from an accredited school or provider so they’re transferable.
Has anyone here come across schools, online programs, or organizations that let you do this without committing to a full master’s degree upfront? Any recommendations for budget-friendly options would be greatly appreciated.
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