MasterOnline, HybridFlexible

National University

MS in Cybersecurity

La Jolla, California2 years$27K total tuition
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Est. Salary$110,000
Job Growth+32%
Top RoleCybersecurity Analyst
FormatOnline, Hybrid

Admission Snapshot

Degree Required
Bachelor's degree
Duration
2 years
Est. Tuition
$27K total
Format
Online, Hybrid
Schedule
Flexible
GRE / GMAT
Not Required
Concentrations
Cybersecurity (General), Cybersecurity Law, Privacy & Policy

Typical admitted student: A bachelor's degree in a related field such as computer science, IT, or engineering with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, along with relevant technical background or work experience in cybersecurity or information technology.

About This Program

A professionally focused program designed to equip managers and technical experts with the skills to protect global information systems infrastructure.

Career Outcomes

Advance as Cybersecurity Analyst in Cybersecurity AI with cybersecurity expertise

  • 1. Cybersecurity Analyst
  • 2. Incident Response Specialist
  • 3. Security Architect
  • 4. Penetration Tester

What You'll Learn

  • Design and implement enterprise security architectures to protect critical systems.
  • Analyze and respond to cyber threats using incident response methodologies.
  • Apply cryptographic techniques for data protection and secure communications.
  • Conduct risk assessments and develop cybersecurity policies for organizations.

Curriculum Highlights

The curriculum covers threat modeling, wireless security, and cloud security, with specializations in Ethical Hacking, Digital Forensics, or Enterprise Management.

Top Employers

Top employers include Microsoft, Cisco, IBM, and government agencies like NSA and FBI.

Admissions

A bachelor's degree in a related field such as computer science, IT, or engineering with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, along with relevant technical background or work experience in cybersecurity or information technology.

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: Optional or Not Required
  • TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)

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