Cybersecurity, MS

(36 credits)

Program Description

Cybersecurity is the protection of computer systems, networks, and hardware from data theft, disruption, and information distortion. This fast-growing segment of information technology impacts all areas of computer education, from programming to network engineering and data storage and analysis. Students trained in cybersecurity can expect significant salary compensation and the promise of continuing job growth. 

Students in our program will learn about the advanced defense techniques that are used to combat existing threats and future attacks. Our students will learn the skills required to detect, counter, and recovery from security incidents and cyber vulnerabilities. They will study the best practices related to protecting an organization’s data and infrastructure. 

Program Details

• Fully online program
• 6 start times throughout the year
• 36 credit program
• Completed in 14 months

Learning Outcomes

(effective Fall I 2024; Summer II 2024 term uses catalog year 2023-2024 Program Learning Outcomes)

• Recommend technologies and trends related to cyber security that have strategic value for an organization  
• Create security plans for an organization’s technology domains  
• Evaluate security mechanisms of cloud services  
• Develop an organization’s security framework based on business needs  
• Support potential digital forensic activities across all technology components  
• Assess the potential benefits of ethical hacking functions to improve an organization’s security posture