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Master of Science in Cybersecurity

10
TOTAL COURSES

$2,600
COST PER COURSE

16 Months
DURATION

Flexible Online
MODALITY

Master of Science in Cybersecurity

Coming Fall 2024

Transform yourself into one of the most in-demand applicants in the world by earning your Master of Science in Cybersecurity from Moravian University. Our program focuses on shaping learners like you into keen professionals who are prepared to lead a team with the shared goal of protecting critical infrastructures. In today’s digital landscape, all of our most sensitive data is stored online, and we all face the ever-present risk of cyberattacks, from the government to major corporations to individuals. As hackers become more sophisticated, so too must our most powerful line of defense: cybersecurity experts. With in-depth experiential learning, you’ll be able to elevate your career with much-needed skills that command higher salaries in competitive hiring environments.

Why a Master’s in Cybersecurity?

  • One of the fastest-growing fields with more than 700,000 job openings in the US 
  • Learn from industry experts in an online, self-paced format
  • Contribute to the cybersecurity landscape with research-based projects, case studies, and simulations

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Admission Requirements

Complete our free online application, request your official transcripts, and prepare your résumé. Additional requirements may apply.


Course Curriculum

Flexible and skills-based, our hands-on courses will prepare you for any challenge that may arise in the ever-changing digital world. Our curriculum is crafted to meet the increasing demand for cybersecurity experts across all industries, in the public and private sectors. You’ll delve into courses such as Cybersecurity and Human Behavior, Foundations of Information Security, and Ethical Hacking, Digital Forensics and Incident Response. 

  • Introduction to Cybersecurity
  • Network Security
  • Operating System Security
  • Cyber Threat Intelligence and Analysis
  • Foundations of Information Security
  • Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
  • Cybersecurity and Human Behavior
  • Ethical Hacking, Digital Forensics and Incident Response
  • Cyber Management
  • Capstone Project

Upcoming Start Dates

FALL

Start: August 26, 2024

Apply by: August 12, 2024

SPRING

Start: January 13, 2025

Apply by: December 31, 2024

SUMMER

Start: May 5, 2025

Apply by: April 23, 2025

How to Save on Time and Tuition

  1. Prior Learning Credits
    You may qualify to earn credits based on your professional work history.
  2. Financial Aid
    Discover the federal financial aid options available to students for many of our programs.
  3. Corporate Partner Benefits
    Are you employed with one of Moravian’s corporate partners? You may qualify for a tuition discount

Career Opportunities

It is estimated that between 2022 and 2032, jobs in cybersecurity will increase by 32%, making it one of the most rapidly growing fields. For the next decade and likely beyond, employers will be constantly seeking out cybersecurity professionals who can ensure the robustness of their systems and protect their information.

With an MS in Cybersecurity, you can work in fields as varied as IT, government and defense, financial services, healthcare, energy and utilities, academia, telecommunications, legal, and more. Explore some of the roles you can fill with an MS in Cybersecurity:

Computer Network Architect: +/- $126,900
Cybersecurity Engineer: +/- 122,000
Information Security Analyst: +/- $112,000
IT Manager: +/- $164,070 
Network and Computer System Administrator: +/- $90,520
Source: bls.gov and ZipRecruiter