Cybersecurity, MS
30
Total Credit Hours
2
Years (Avg.)
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Program Overview

The Master of Science in Cybersecurity program provides students with the knowledge, skills, and professional practices needed for careers in the cybersecurity fields.

In today’s world, cybersecurity is key to almost every business and organization. Professionals in computer and information security defend digital information on computers, and their servers, mobile devices, networks and other electronic systems from cybercrime and attack.

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Program Highlights
National Recognition

Marshall University is a recognized National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C).

Concentration Areas

Students can focus on one of the three concentration areas: Network Security, Application Security, or Security Management.

Pathway to PhD

This program provides a solid foundation for pursing a PhD in cybersecurity.

Career Opportunities

Professionals in Computer and Information Security have a wide range of responsibilities with different roles in government organizations and industries including banks, retailers, etc. On the job, you are expected to safeguard an organization’s data, computers, networks, create security plans and monitor activities. If a breach occurs, you’ll be responsible for identifying the problem and finding a solution quickly. The program also prepares students who desire to pursue further graduate work that leads to a PhD degree.

  • Cryptographer
  • Penetration tester
  • Security administrator/manager
  • Security architect
  • Security consultant
  • Security specialist
  • Security tester