Build Graduate-Level Digital Expertise in 6 Months
100% Online While You Work
3 Master’s-Level Courses / 9 Credits
Bachelor’s Degree Required
Total Tuition: $4,410 USD
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Gain the Skills You Need with a Master’s-Level Graduate Certificate
Designed for working professionals with Bachelor’s degrees, our fully online, part-time graduate certificate programs can be completed in as little as 6 months. Courses are drawn from our online master’s degrees, allowing you to earn a 9-credit university graduate certificate while building credit towards further study. Through nine credit hours of graduate-level study, you’ll build the skills you need to enter a range of fast-growing, high-demand roles in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, and digital marketing.
Why Choose Lebanese American University
- Top 10 in the Arab World (THE Arab University Rankings 2026)1
- Complete 100% Online Certificate in Just 6 Months
- Part of a NECHE-accredited master’s pathway
- Use the graduate certificate to progress to an online master’s degree*
Choose Your Path
Advance your career with skills you need now. Plus, your nine credits can be applied toward select online master’s degree programs*.
- Modality: 100% ONLINE
- Credits: 9 CREDITS
- Total Fees: $4,410 USD**
- Duration: 6 MONTHS
Build a strong foundation in artificial intelligence, machine learning, Python, deep learning, and data-driven problem-solving through real-world applications.
- Modality: 100% ONLINE
- Credits: 9 CREDITS
- Total Fees: $4,410 USD**
- Duration: 6 MONTHS
Build practical cybersecurity skills using security tools, threat analysis, cryptography, and network security, aligned with GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) standards.
- Modality: 100% ONLINE
- Credits: 9 CREDITS
- Total Fees: $4,410 USD**
- Duration: 6 MONTHS
Develop practical skills in programming, data analysis, statistical modeling, and data visualization to transform complex data into actionable insights.
- Modality: 100% ONLINE
- Credits: 9 CREDITS
- Total Fees: $4,410 USD**
- Duration: 6 MONTHS
Develop practical skills in digital marketing, analytics, and emerging technologies including AI, AR, and VR to create data-informed marketing strategies.
Advance Your Career with Lebanese American University
Our Career Services team provides one-on-one support to help you prepare for high-demand roles. Over five years, salary potential is projected to increase 13%2, 4 for Machine Learning Engineers and Data Scientists and 14%3, 5 for Cybersecurity Engineers and Marketing Managers.
Explore In-Demand Career Paths
Machine Learning Engineer $94,878 per year2
Cybersecurity Engineer $95,623 per year3
Data Scientist $92,672 per year4
Marketing Manager $83,269 per year5
Entry Criteria
Apply for your place in a graduate certificate program at Lebanese American University today. The application process is clear and can be completed online, and you can save your progress as you go. If you have any questions, just get in touch. We’re here to help.
The application deadline is approximately two weeks before your intended start date in January, March, June, September, or October. For detailed information on the admissions process and requirements, complete our form.
Entry Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
- Official copies of all undergraduate and graduate college transcripts.
- CV or resume
- English proficiency proof (If your degree was not taught in English, submit proof of proficiency through IELTS (6.5), TOEFL iBT (80), or Duolingo English Test (115)
“One of the most valuable aspects of the program was that it gave me a clear overview of the fundamentals of artificial intelligence and a solid foundation to build on. Coming from a medical background, I did not have formal training in AI, so this was an important step for me.”
–Christelle El Khoury, Online MS in Applied Artificial Intelligence Alumna
Fees & Funding
We offer flexible payment options, so you can pay in full or in course installments, making it easier to invest in your education with confidence.
| Programs | Credits | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Online Certificate in Artificial Intelligence [Fundamentals] | 9 credits | $4,410 USD total tuition** |
| Online Certificate in Cybersecurity [Fundamentals] | 9 credits | $4,410 USD total tuition** |
| Online Certificate in Data Science [Fundamentals] | 9 credits | $4,410 USD total tuition** |
| Online Certificate in Digital Marketing | 9 credits | $4,410 USD total tuition** |
Corporate Discount Available
Make an impact on your organization. Enroll your team and save between 10-20% off the total tuition fee.
| Number of Students | Discount (%) |
|---|---|
| 3-5 students | 10% discount |
| 6-9 students | 15% discount |
| 10+ students | 20% discount |
Additional Savings
- Alumni discount: 10% discount on online graduate programs
- Refer a friend: 10% discount on one course for the referee, applied after the referred student starts their course.
High-Quality Distance Education
#1 in Lebanon for Computer Science and Engineering by Shanghai Ranking’s GRAS 20266
#2 for Graduate Employability in Lebanon by QS Graduate Employability Rankings 20227
Top 10 in the Arab World by THE Arab University Rankings 20261
94% graduate recommendation rate8
Diverse, Expert Faculty
Our expert faculty hold advanced degrees from universities across the U.S., Canada, and Europe and are deeply engaged in research and industry. They bring real-world experience into the online classroom and work one-on-one with students to help them meet their technology career goals.
Meet the Program Coordinators
Dr. Azzam Mourad, MS Applied AI, Online Data Science
Dr. Azzam Mourad
Program Coordinator for: MS Applied Artificial Intelligence, Online Data Science
Dr. Azzam Mourad is a professor of computer science at the Department of Computer Science and Mathematics and founding director of the Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Systems Research Center at LAU.
Dr. Mourad is also an adjunct/affiliate professor at the École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) of the University of Québec. He holds a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Concordia University, Canada and an MSc in Computer Science from Laval University, Québec.
Dr. Khalil Mershad, Program Coordinator, Computer Science, Bioinformatics
Dr. Khalil Mershad
Program Coordinator for: Computer Science, Bioinformatics
Dr. Mershad is Assistant Professor of Computer Science at LAU. He has an ME and PhD in Computer and Communications Engineering from the American University of Beirut (AUB) and worked as a Research Director at Qatar University between 2013 and 2016.
Dr. Mershad served as the chairperson of the Computer Science Department at the Modern University for Business and Science (MUBS) between 2020 and 2022. He has also been an IEEE member since 2018, where he became involved in many research projects in the fields of mobile computing, cybersecurity, blockchain and wireless networks. He has published more than 50 scientific papers in highly reputed journals and conferences related to computer science and engineering.
Dr. Faisal N. Abu-khzam, Online MS Cybersecurity
Dr. Faisal N. Abu-khzam
Program Coordinator for: Online MS Cybersecurity
Faisal N. Abu-Khzam is a professor of computer science at the Lebanese American University (LAU). He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Tennessee – Knoxville, a MS degree in Mathematics and a BS in Computer Science from the American University of Beirut.
Prof. Abu-Khzam is the founder of the Lebanese Collegiate Programming Contest (LCPC). His research in parameterized complexity theory has led to some of the best-known data reduction methods as well as the current-fastest exact algorithms for some classical combinatorial problems. His research interests include Parameterized Complexity Theory, Data Analysis, Parallel Computing and Artificial Intelligence.
Dr. Abdul-Nasser El-Kassar, Online MBA in Global Business Administration
Dr. Abdul-Nasser El-Kassar
Program Coordinator for: Online MBA in Global Business Administration
Abdul-Nasser El-Kassar is a professor, the Program Coordinator for the MBA in Global Business Administration and the MBA in Business Analytics, and the Program Director of Online Programs at Adnan Kassar School of Business. He is one of the Middle East’s leading academics in the field of business statistics, marketing analytics, and digital marketing.
About Lebanese American University
Founded in 1924, Lebanese American University has evolved over the past century into a progressive university committed to academic excellence. Its distinguished faculty and diverse student population create a global learning community. LAU operates under a charter from the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York and is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
Earn Your Degree 100% Online from Lebanese American University
Our online programs are delivered in an asynchronous format and require no residency so that you can complete coursework from anywhere you have an internet connection. Lebanese American University delivers the flexibility you need for success with the same distinguished faculty, comprehensive curriculum and academic excellence as our on-campus offerings.
Request information and discover what a degree from Lebanese American University can mean for your career.
Learn MoreSources and Disclaimers
- Times Higher Education (THE) Arab University Rankings (2026) https://www.timeshighereducation.com/ [Accessed September 18, 2026].
- ERI Economic Research Institute (2026). Machine Learning Engineer Salary in the United States (2026). [online] SalaryExpert. Available at: https://www.salaryexpert.com/ [Accessed May 13, 2026].
- ERI Economic Research Institute (2026). Cybersecurity Engineer Salary in the United States (2026). [online] SalaryExpert. Available at: https://www.salaryexpert.com/ [Accessed May 13, 2026].
- ERI Economic Research Institute (2026). Data Scientist Salary in the United States (2026). [online] SalaryExpert. Available at: https://www.salaryexpert.com/ [Accessed May 13, 2026].
- ERI Economic Research Institute (2026). Marketing Manager Salary in the United States (2026). [online] SalaryExpert. Available at: https://www.salaryexpert.com/ [Accessed May 13, 2026].
- Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) (2026) https://www.shanghairanking.com/ [Accessed September 18, 2026]
- QS Graduate Employability Rankings (2022) https://www.topuniversities.com/ [Accessed September 18, 2026]
- Exit Survey for University Graduate Students – Online Programs 2025.
*Admission to the MS/MBA program is based on performance during the certificate program.
**Program fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change each academic year