MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY · UNITED STATES
Master of Science in Cybersecurity
Master's · Taught in en
At a glance
12 mo
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Level
- 12 monthsGraduate in as few as 12 months
- Online100% online learning
- CertificationsBuilt-in preparation for industry certifications
- No GMAT/GRENo GMAT/GRE scores required for admission
- NSA DesignationRecognized as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD)
- Virtual LabHands-on experience in the Maryville Virtual Lab
Maryville University offers an online Master of Science in Cybersecurity designed to equip you with advanced technical and leadership skills to protect organizations from cyber threats. The program emphasizes hands-on learning through a virtual lab and provides opportunities to gain practical experience via the Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, offering cost-free cybersecurity services to clients. You will learn to defend systems and data, and develop the expertise needed for leadership roles in the field.
Curriculum
The curriculum covers a range of essential cybersecurity topics, including IT management, cyber defense, incident response, auditing, data security, risk analysis, and cloud security. Students will take six core courses (18 credits) and four electives (12 credits), allowing for specialization in technical or business/leadership areas. The program is structured to prepare students for industry-recognized certifications.
- Core Courses
- Controls for Effective Cyber Defense
- Information Technology Management
- Ethical Hacking
- Cybersecurity Incident Response and Examination
- Legal Aspects of Privacy and Compliance
- Domains of Cybersecurity (CISSP exam prep)
- Electives (Choose 4)
- Ethical Hacking II (CEH exam prep)
- Network Security (ECES exam prep)
- Mobile Device Hacking and Forensics
- Security Log Management and Analysis (Splunk Core Certified Power User prep)
- Auditing of Cybersecurity (CISA exam prep)
- Data Security and Analysis
- Risk Metrics and Analysis
- Cybersecurity Governance
- Cloud Migration and Security (CCSP exam prep)
- Management of Information Security
- Maryville Security Operations Center
- Information Security and Research
- Practical Applications of Cybersecurity — Partnerships
- Emerging Topics in Cybersecurity
Careers
Graduates will be prepared for technical and leadership roles in cybersecurity, leveraging specialized technical expertise and business acumen.
- Chief Technology Officer
- Security Analyst
- Network Architect
- Information Security Crime Investigator
Entry requirements
Bachelor's DegreeFrom a regionally accredited college/university with a minimum 3.0 GPA
No GMAT/GRE scores are required for admission. International applicants may be required to submit English proficiency scores.
Fees
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Early Access program allows eligible undergraduate students to take graduate courses at the undergraduate tuition rate.
How to apply
1. Complete the Online ApplicationSubmit the simplified, no-cost online application. No GMAT/GRE scores are required.
2. Submit Official TranscriptsProvide official academic transcripts from your undergraduate institution and any graduate institutions attended. Maryville will request these on your behalf.
3. Meet English Proficiency RequirementsInternational applicants may need to submit scores demonstrating English proficiency.
Accreditation
Designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) by the National Security Agency (NSA) for 2022–2027.