Cybersecurity (M.S.)

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At a Glance

36

Credit Hours

Multiple Learning

Formats

Every Semester Starts

Sessions begin May & September

 

Protect Valuable Cyber Assets

Take the lead in preventative and responsive cybersecurity strategy with the MS in Cybersecurity. Prepare to mitigate risk to information security and address security breaches through this customizable degree program that lets you target your career interests with specialized degree tracks and elective coursework in cutting-edge cybersecurity focuses.

 

Program Highlights

We have designed your learning experience with you in mind—that means building in advantages where we can so you can focus on building your future. Here are just a few of these advantages in your program:

  • Earn your degree your way – with a variety of learning formats.
  • Designated Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAI-CDE) by the Department of Homeland Security and the National Security Agency
  • Priority to advance to the doctoral program
  • Choose from specialized degree tracks in Data Science and Digital Health
  • Customizable program through elective courses
  • Close proximity to federal agencies in the cybersecurity sector

 

What Can I Do With an MS in Cybersecurity?

An MS in Cybersecurity can position you for leadership roles in cybersecurity. A few career paths that value a background in preventative and responsive approaches to security in the digital space can include:

  • Information Security Analyst
  • Cybersecurity Consultant
  • Digital Forensics
  • IT Training Specialist
  • Systems Analyst
  • Information Technology Security Analyst

Master of Science in Technology Management Courses:

Computer Network Defense

Applications of Cryptography

Cybersecurity Risk Management

Human Factors in Cybersecurity

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“My professors guided me through uncertainty, helped shape my career goals, and gave me the confidence to consider a Ph.D. in education.”

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