Master of Science (M.S.) in Cybersecurity



Protect and Secure Our Digital World
As the number and severity of cyber threats that organizations face continue to rise, the need for trained cybersecurity professionals has increased exponentially. However, the number of qualified entrants into the cybersecurity workforce has not kept pace with this demand, leading to a critical shortage of professionals to fill the gap.
With our unique Master of Science in Cybersecurity degree program, you will develop advanced technical and leadership skills that prepare you to protect the critical information infrastructure and information assets of organizations in the public and private sectors.
Why Earn Your Master's in Cybersecurity at TESU?
A master’s degree in cybersecurity from TESU can help open doors to new job opportunities and prepare you to lead and manage in a variety of sectors. Our program will provide you with:
- An interdisciplinary approach. Our curriculum combines technology with relevant human, legal, policy and ethical aspects of cybersecurity. You'll learn to protect cyber infrastructure and information assets in a systematic and holistic manner.
- Relevant and timely coursework. Our cutting-edge curriculum is designed with input from leading cybersecurity experts.
- Hands-on experience. Immersive, remotely accessible laboratories allow you to gain real-world experience.
- Scholar-practitioner mentors. Our courses are led by leading scholar-practitioner mentors, who are experts in the field of cybersecurity.
- Additional credential opportunities. Earn an additional credential to advance your career by adding a graduate certificate to your degree course planning.
What You'll Learn
The first half of this program prepares you for more advanced courses by providing a strong foundation in:
- Network security
- Operating systems security
- Cryptography
- Secure software development
The second half of the program focuses on emerging trends and more advanced themes in cybersecurity, including:
- Digital forensics
- Cyber-risk management
- Cyber-incident response
- Cybersecurity strategy
- Governance and ethics
Career Outlook
32%
Projected job growth, 2022–32*
118k
average salary**
Tuition & Financial Aid
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Admission Requirements
You must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. For most graduate programs at TESU, students with an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 will be admitted without further requirements. Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and begin your application.
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