MasterOn-Campus, Online, HybridFlexible

Georgetown University

Online MPS in Cybersecurity Risk Management

Washington, District of Columbia2 years$56K total tuition
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Est. Salary$120,000
Job Growth+32%
Top RoleCybersecurity Analyst
FormatOn-Campus, Online, Hybrid

Admission Snapshot

Degree Required
Bachelor's degree
Duration
2 years
Est. Tuition
$56K total
Format
On-Campus, Online, Hybrid
Schedule
Flexible
GRE / GMAT
Not Required
Concentrations
Cybersecurity Management, Risk & Governance, Cybersecurity Law, Privacy & Policy

Typical admitted student: A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, along with relevant professional experience in cybersecurity, IT, or risk management preferred. GRE is not required.

About This Program

Delivered in a flexible format, this program prepares professionals to develop and execute integrated strategies to manage organizational cybersecurity risks.

Career Outcomes

Advance as Cybersecurity Analyst in Cybersecurity AI with identify and mitigate vulnerabilities expertise

  • 1. Cybersecurity Risk Manager
  • 2. Information Security Analyst
  • 3. Compliance Officer
  • 4. Security Governance Specialist

What You'll Learn

  • Assess and mitigate cybersecurity risks using industry frameworks like NIST.
  • Develop governance and compliance strategies for organizational security.
  • Design secure architectures and information assurance programs.
  • Navigate legal, ethical, and regulatory aspects of cybersecurity.

Curriculum Highlights

The structure aligns with NICE and NIST frameworks, covering systems oversight, policy enforcement, and incident response and recovery.

Top Employers

Top employers include government agencies like NSA and FBI, consulting firms such as Deloitte and PwC, and tech companies like Microsoft and Cisco.

Admissions

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, along with relevant professional experience in cybersecurity, IT, or risk management preferred. GRE is not required.

Application Materials

  • Statement of Purpose: Required
  • Letters of Recommendation: 2–3
  • Resume: Required
  • Transcripts: Official transcripts required

Academic Requirements

  • Degree Required: Bachelor's degree
  • GRE/GMAT: Not Required
  • TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)

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