Program Overview
Cyber threats are more than a business issue; they are a national security issue. Across the country, private businesses and government agencies are searching for cybersecurity professionals at an increasingly high rate, yet there is a significant shortage of candidates that have the skills to protect organizations against cyber-attacks. Now is the time to discover your path to a secure future and a rewarding career in cybersecurity.
The 100% online University of Wisconsin Master of Science in Cybersecurity will provide you with skills that meet current market demands. The program’s core curriculum addresses the fundamentals of cybersecurity, featuring courses in security planning, risk assessment, and communication. Once you complete your core courses, you will choose to pursue a unique track of study. You may choose more than one track. This degree offers four tracks of study:
Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
Network Security
Sociological Aspects of Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Program Planning and Implementation
Introduction to Cryptography
Managing Security Risk
Communication in Cybersecurity
Computer Forensics and Investigations
Computer Criminology
Network Forensics
Incident Response and Remediation
Secure Operating Systems
Offensive Security and Threat Management
Security Administration
Cybersecurity Leadership and Team Dynamics
Cybersecurity Management
Security Architecture
Applied Cryptography
Software Security
Cyber Physical System Security
Cybersecurity Pre-Capstone
Cybersecurity Capstone
To be considered for admission, you'll need:
International degrees are considered on an individual basis. For complete information, view the full admission requirements.
To ensure an admission decision by the semester you intend to start on your degree, submit your application and supporting materials by:
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