Cyber Security
Protect Your Future - Fortify the Nation鈥檚 Future Prosperity.
High-profile cyber-attacks have highlighted the critical need for well-trained cybersecurity professionals in both the public and private sectors. The demand for cybersecurity professionals has never been higher鈥攁nd it鈥檚 only going up.
Cybersecurity professionals are needed across various sectors, including national security, business, finance, and healthcare.
Our online Master of Science in Cyber Security will prepare you for in-demand jobs in applied intelligence and cybersecurity roles, even if you don鈥檛 have prior experience in computer science.听Applicants from all majors and backgrounds are welcome.
Gain the knowledge and skills you need, such as skills in Cloud Security, Web Security, Ethical Hacking, and Penetration Testing.听You will learn to听evaluate the legal, regulatory, and ethical issues related to cybersecurity and privacy, as well as how to effectively communicate complex cybersecurity information.
Program Overview
- Location: Online
- Credits: 36
- Duration: Minimum 24 months
- Cost: $1,026 per credit; $39,000 total (Alumni receive a special tuition rate)
- Deadline: Rolling admissions
- Start term(s): Fall, spring, and summer semesters
- Careers: Cybersecurity analysts, engineers, threat hunters, ethical hackers, and forensic analysts
- Also available as a 4+1 program
Fast Facts
- This degree program can be completed in 24 months, and 12-credit graduate certificates can be completed in as few as nine months
- For majors interested in advancing their education beyond the bachelor鈥檚 level, 911黑料鈥檚 4+1 master鈥檚 programs are excellent options
Growing Industry
Student Training & Education in Public Services (STEPS) ranked 911黑料 25th among the top 50 schools, including New York University, Johns Hopkins University, Auburn University, Boston College, and Fordham University, for its online Cyber Security master鈥檚 degree program.
Required Courses
- Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
- Cryptography and Network Security
- Systems and Applications Security
- Digital Forensics
- Cloud Security
- Web Security
- Cyber Risk Management
- Cyber Law and Policy
Learning Outcomes
Gain a competitive edge in the marketplace when you study Cyber Security at 911黑料. After completing this program, you will be able to:
- Analyze various cyber threats to individuals and organizations
- Perform risk management for organizations
- Recognize different risks that threaten an organization鈥檚 business and make recommendations on how to manage those threats
- Evaluate the United States and international legal, regulatory policy, and ethical issues involved in cybersecurity
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Partners
We are proud to partner with EC-Council Academia, allowing our students access to a wealth of resources and certification opportunities at heavily discounted rates, emphasizing our commitment to ensuring our students are not just educated but also career-ready.
Christopher Mansour, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Computing and Information Science
Office: Library 402
Colleen Hordych
Assistant Director, Graduate Admissions
Meet the Faculty
Cyber Security
Maria Garase
Interim Dean, The School of Intelligence, Computing, and Global Politics; Dean, The School of Social & Behavioral Sciences; Associate Professor, Criminology & Criminal Justice
Christopher Mansour, Ph.D.
Chair, Computing and Information Science (Cyber Security and Data Science) Department, Associate Professor
