Online Master's Degree in Cybersecurity Management
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Master’s in Cybersecurity Management Overview
Demand for well-educated cybersecurity leaders is growing. It’s time to earn your master's degree and prepare to take on leadership roles directing and protecting critical information infrastructures.
- Advance your skills in a thriving industry — master the ability to develop, implement, evaluate, and update the security policies and practices that help organizations respond to and overcome cyberattacks.
- Invest in yourself and your future — information security analyst is one of the top 10 fastest-growing occupations in the country from 2024 to 2034.
- Earn your degree 100% online while meeting the demands of your career.
- Gain practical experience through learning labs that simulate real-world, on-the-job situations.
- Select one of three concentrations that align with your professional goals.
Who Should Enroll in This Cybersecurity Master’s Degree?
This program is a good fit if you already have:
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- In-depth knowledge of computer systems and networking technology
- Good math and communication skills
- Familiarity with internet and wireless applications
National Center of Academic Excellence
Purdue Global has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CD) for the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management.
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Purdue Global Is Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
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Dan Vukobratovich
MS Cybersecurity
"When you have a degree backed by Purdue, it’s a stamp of approval for a lot of people."
What Courses Will I Take?
This online master’s degree program is designed to prepare you with the knowledge and skills relevant to a leadership role in the dynamic cybersecurity field.
Coursework focuses on management of information continuity, asset clarification and control, compliance management, incident response, and secure administration of information systems.
Sample Courses
- Ethical Hacking and Network Defense
- Platforms, Applications, and Data Security
- Wireless, Mobile, and Cloud Security
- Computer Forensics and Investigations
Optional Concentration
No Concentration
1 semester credit hour = 1.5 quarter credit hours
Upcoming Start Dates
We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.
Master's in Cybersecurity Degree Concentrations
Customize your degree plan to develop specialized expertise in your chosen career path.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud Technologies
Explore cloud computing, architecting, and AWS core services. Examine the fundamentals of AWS infrastructure, service options, and best practices in the AWS Cloud.
Data Analytics
Explore statistical methods for data analytics and employ appropriate data analytics concepts and tools. Apply foundational programming concepts in an analytics setting.
Project Management
Focus on every phase of the project life cycle using current software to achieve goals and objectives. Learn to control project cost and scheduling, analyze project risk and quality, and consider legal and ethical issues.
Ways to Save on Time and Tuition
Purdue Global works with students to find ways to reduce costs and make education more accessible. Contact us to learn about opportunities to save on your educational costs.
Transfer Credits
Earn credit for prior coursework completed at eligible institutions.
Financial Aid
Learn about federal financial aid programs available for many of our degree programs.
Grants and Loans
Learn about federal and state grants and loan programs that may be available.
Corporate Partner Benefits
Employees of Purdue Global partner organizations may be eligible for special tuition reductions.
Military Tuition Reduction
Graduate tuition savings for military include a 17–30% reduction per credit for current servicemembers and 14% per credit for veterans for graduate programs.
Prior Military Experience
Earn credit for your military training. We offer credit for ACE-evaluated training and CLEP and DANTES examinations.
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Program Outcomes Support Your Career Growth
Coursework is focused on preparing you to:
- Direct and protect critical information infrastructures.
- Develop, implement, evaluate, and update cybersecurity policies and practices to help organizations respond to cyberthreats.
- Manage information continuity, asset classification and control, compliance, and the secure administration of IT infrastructure, as well as incident response.
- Evaluate theories, principles, and best practices related to the evolving global cybersecurity landscape.
- Analyze data using accepted best practices.
- Recommend appropriate cybersecurity theories and frameworks to evaluate, mitigate, and manage risk.
Courses Taught by Highly Respected Faculty
Learn from practicing professionals with extensive experience in cybersecurity and education.
Purdue Global's curriculum is regularly reviewed by experienced industry experts, ensuring our graduates are well-prepared for today's challenges.
Possible Behavioral Interview Questions for This Field of Study
- Describe a time when you led a cybersecurity project. How did you plan and manage the scope?
- Share an experience when you had to make a difficult decision involving risk. How did you handle it?
- Tell me about a situation where you had to analyze and respond to a security incident. What was your process?
- Describe a time when you had to access or respond to a complex security or ethical dilemma. How did you evaluate the risks and make a decision?
- Tell me about a time when you had to provide guidance to someone with less Cybersecurity knowledge. How did you approach it?
Sample Skills Developed and Used in This Field
- Agile Methodology
- Amazon Web Services
- Auditing
- Automation
- Computer Science
- Data Analysis
- Information Technology
- Innovation
- Microsoft Azure
- Project Management
- Python (Programming Language)
- Cyber Security Management
- Software Development
- Teamwork
- Ethical Standards and Conduct
Tuition and Time Savings on a Doctorate Law Degree
Upon graduating, you can apply some of your courses toward an Executive Juris Doctor (EJD) degree at Purdue Global Law School. Save up to $7,848 in tuition and graduate a year sooner. You could earn an EJD degree with a general or law and technology concentration in as few as 2 years and 4 months. See which courses transfer.
Unlike the JD, which prepares you to sit for the bar exam and practice law, the online EJD is designed to help you build legal expertise to use in your career.
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