Leverage your critical thinking and technical skills to analyze complex security problems and design effective solutions with our online Master’s in Cybersecurity. This program will empower you to implement secure systems, collaborate effectively, and navigate the ethical landscape of cybersecurity. Graduates will be prepared for entry-level and some mid-level cybersecurity positions and be ready to tackle real-world challenges and thrive in today’s dynamic cybersecurity field.
Careers and Salaries with an Online Cybersecurity Master’s
So much of our world relies on the safety of personal or sensitive information, and cybersecurity professionals are needed to integrate secure computing and information systems solutions across industries, from startups to established businesses, public service and government agencies, healthcare systems, and research and education institutions. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports computer and information technology professionals will see much faster-than-average growth in opportunity in the occupation from 2022 to 2032.
For competitive entry-level cybersecurity analyst positions, graduate-level education or certifications beyond a bachelor’s degree are typically required. Whether you are called to help develop safe apps and operating systems, serve organizations and their technology needs, or crave the deep strategic analysis of testing the security of software products, the online program at HCU paves the way for personally and financially rewarding roles across computer and information technology. The BLS reports that the median annual salary for information security analysts is $120,360.
Engaged Online Learning
From honing skills in approaches to network and information security to implementing research hypothesis through a development capstone course, as a student in the online master’s in cybersecurity program, you undergo the same robust curriculum and engaging work experiences as an in-person cohort, truly adding relevance and value to your toolkit without compromising your other life responsibilities.
Program Residency Option
In the low-residency program, each course will include a weekend (two-day) residency held at the University campus, where students will be required to attend the two-day intensive in person. This low-residency program will appeal to broad markets of students that will allow them to experience HCU’s online platform as well as in-person collaboration and networking through the weekend intensives held on the campus.
Graduate Capstone, Applied Learning Practicum and Internship Opportunities
From day one in the online MS in Cybersecurity, you’ll complete case studies and build a portfolio of security solutions to real-world problems. As the culmination of this training, the course CYSC 5310: Graduate Capstone Project provides the space to research and address an assigned issue through a comprehensive solution you’ll implement.
Starting in the 2025/2026 academic year, the Applied Learning Practicum offers students the opportunity to put their theoretical knowledge into practice through real-world experiences like internships or work placements. These experiences can take various forms: (1) alternative work/study, internships, cooperative education, (2) employment relevant to the student’s field of study, or (3) collaborative projects with faculty applying coursework to professional contexts. This course is a recurring requirement for all enrolled students, emphasizing its importance as part of executive formatted programs, ensuring students engage with practical applications throughout their academic journey.
Connections with our established professional faculty and our regional relationships with employers may allow for internship opportunities as well.
