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Offered through Saint Louis University's School for Professional Studies, our Master of Science in Cybersecurity curriculum will teach you to apply information security principles to analyze, detect and mitigate vulnerabilities and intrusions to your organization’s cyberinfrastructure. You will also gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of the social, policy, ethical and legal aspects of security and privacy.

Graduates with an M.S. in cybersecurity are prepared to manage and lead cyber teams and programs in roles ranging from government cybersecurity analyst to data security consultant. A unique aspect of SLU's cybersecurity program is the ability to earn a graduate certificate that complements a master’s degree, often without taking additional credits. This allows you to tailor the program to your specific interests.

As part of the School for Professional Studies, this 33-credit program offers technology-driven professionals like you a flexible option to meet your personal career goals. With multiple start terms, you can begin the master's program in fall, spring or summer. All courses are offered in online and hybrid formats in eight-week terms, making advanced education more accessible for working professionals. You will join a community of academics and practitioners from around the world and from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds, providing the opportunity to learn from a network of peers.

Careers

The master’s degree in cybersecurity prepares you to manage and lead cyber teams and programs. Graduates of the cybersecurity program have the foundation necessary to succeed as network and computer systems administrators, government cybersecurity analysts, computer systems analysts, information security analysts, computer and information systems managers, and data security consultants.

Learning Outcomes

1. Graduates will be able to apply program-specific knowledge to address practical problems using an ethical, evidence-based framework.

2. Graduates will be able to utilize argumentation skills appropriate for a given problem or context.

3. Graduates will be able to construct and implement networks and data management systems that protect intellectual property using cybersecurity principles.

4. Graduates will be able to apply information security principles to analyze, detect and mitigate vulnerabilities and intrusions.