Master of Science in Cybersecurity
Provide Technical and Strategic Leadership That Protects IT Infrastructure and Data
Program Information
- Credit Hours: 30
- Cost Per Course: $2,600
- Estimated Completion Time: 16 months
- Fully Online Program
Advance your cybersecurity career on your terms – and prepare to stand out in a high-demand field.
According to IBM, a data breach cost businesses an average of $4.45 million in losses in 2023—an all-time high. With computer infrastructure embedded in every aspect of business, the need for professionals with the technical and leadership skills to defend systems and data is also at an all-time high.
The Moravian University School of Professional Studies and Innovation (SPSI) offers an online Master of Science in Cybersecurity that equips you to meet this need. In as few as 16 months of fully online study, you can elevate your technical skills, build leadership competencies, and strengthen your understanding of cybersecurity compliance, policy, and regulation.
You’ll also gain insight into how emerging technologies like AI can help cybersecurity teams optimize their defensive and investigative tactics.
Best of all, you can do this from anywhere. Our MS in Cybersecurity is 100% online with no residencies.
YOU WILL
- Enhance your ability to assess a system’s cybersecurity needs, implement solutions, monitor performance, and investigate incidents.
- Gain greater insight into emerging forms of cybercrime, including new hacking techniques and vulnerability exploits.
- Deepen your understanding of cybersecurity laws and regulations.
- Prepare to lead cybersecurity teams and departments.
- Participate in experiential learning opportunities, including cyber lab experiences such as hackathons.
- Apply theory in practice with experiential learning opportunities and a capstone project.
Online education that’s never remote, thanks to exceptional student support
Moravian SPSI pairs every student with a Student Experience Mentor (SEM). From the moment you apply, your SEM is by your side to help you stay on track to earn your degree and achieve your goals. Whether it’s navigating the financial aid process or connecting you to academic support resources, your SEM is your first point of contact.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
Proof of a bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited college or university (or international equivalent)
A current resume or an updated LinkedIn profile
CAREER OUTCOMES
With your MS in Cybersecurity, you can prepare to contribute to or direct IT security efforts in a range of industries.
Computer and Information System Managers
Computer and information system managers analyze the computing needs of organizations, including their security needs, and direct the implementation of solutions. They hire and direct the work of other IT professionals, work with vendors, and provide recommendations to top executives for how technology can help support business goals. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), computer and information system managers earned a median annual salary of $169,510 as of May 2023.
Information Security Analysts
Information security analysts develop security policies for their organizations. They organize the implementation of appropriate security policies and systems, monitor performance, investigate attacks, and report breaches or attempted breaches to management and any applicable outside organizations. The BLS reports that information security analysts earned a median annual salary of $120,360 as of May 2023.
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