Master of Science in Cybersecurity
Masters in Cyber Security
Master of Science in Cybersecurity
15 Month Master's Degree
36 Total Credits
Small Class Sizes
Personalized Attention
Transfer Credits
Up to 6 Credits
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15 Month Master's Degree
36 Total Credits
Small Class Sizes
Personalized Attention
Transfer Credits
Up to 6 Credits
Degree Overview
The Master of Science in Cybersecurity program prepares graduates for leadership roles in information technology security. This degree equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop and manage secure information systems and technology at both enterprise and individual levels, locally and globally.
Students gain theoretical, practical, and applied skills in computer-based information systems, along with a broad understanding of the business and management environments where information technology plays a strategic role.
With ECPI University's year-round accelerated program, you can earn your degree in the Master of Science in Cybersecurity in as little as 15 months, preparing you for leadership in this dynamic field.
Students will choose from the following two Cybersecurity specializations:
- Cyber Operations
- Cybersecurity Policy
Knowledge and Skills
Graduates should grow in the following areas:
- Advanced Cybersecurity Concepts:
Gain in-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles, covering secure system design, network security, cloud security, cryptography, and incident response.
- Threat Analysis and Mitigation:
Evaluation of various classes of threats and their associated consequences and determined actions to mitigate these threats.
- Research and Specialized Techniques:
Enhanced practical knowledge and research skills with an emphasis on specialized cybersecurity technologies and techniques critical to intelligence, military, and law enforcement organizations.
Flexible Learning Environments
Our campuses provide an immersive classroom setting, interacting directly with professors and classmates in real-time. Benefit from face-to-face discussions, hands-on labs, and the immediate support of instructors.
Flexible and convenient, online learning allows you to study on your own time, from anywhere. Access lectures, lab simulations, and course materials online, collaborating with classmates through virtual forums and discussions.
To enhance flexibility, many campus courses are delivered via synchronous hybrid format, where students engage in both online learning activities and real-time interactions with instructors and classmates.
Cybersecurity Masters Curriculum
Master of Science in Cybersecurity
Featured Courses & Overview
Advanced Networking
MSCS635
The course will introduce students to various techniques, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting of network environment.
Cyber Forensics
MSCS639
Provides students with knowledge of advanced methodologies and techniques including proper methods for maintaining integrity of forensic evidence including chain of custody, imaging digital media, examination of forensic information using manual and automated methods, and analysis of the findings and reporting.
Credit Hours
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Course Categories
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Description
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24
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Core Curriculum
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Courses that provide an educational foundation, building essential skills across diverse subjects.
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12
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Specialization Courses
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Specialized degree courses are focused deep dives within your major, letting you become an expert in a specific niche related to your field.
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36
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Total Credit Hours
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Certifications
ECPI University understands the power of certifications in today's dynamic technology field, and we believe enhancing your marketability is crucial.
To support your journey, ECPI offers discounted vouchers that significantly reduce the cost of certification exams for Fiber Optics Installer (FOI), Fiber Optics Technician (FOT), A+ Certification, Network+ Certification, and Security+ Certification.
Institutional Accreditation
ECPI University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. ECPI University also offers credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.
Questions about the accreditation of ECPI University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
