Cybersecurity LP - UW-Stevens Point

Choose the Cybersecurity Path That’s Right for You

Build a strong cybersecurity foundation, then specialize in Secure Systems Design or Digital Forensics and Security Management through the University of Wisconsin’s streamlined, 31-credit online master’s program.

Aptitude tests, such as the GMAT or GRE, are not required for admission.
A bachelor’s degree, in any discipline, is required for admission.

Download the Cybersecurity Program Guide

The guide will help you:

Compare cybersecurity pathways
Explore potential career outcomes
Review admissions requirements
Learn about tuition and financial aid
Understand how the program fits working professionals

Download the Cybersecurity Guide

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Which Path Fits Your Goals?

Digital Forensics and Security Management

For professionals interested in cybersecurity leadership, investigations, governance, and risk management. Focus areas include digital forensics, incident response, compliance, and organizational security strategy.

Explore additional details about curriculum and pathways on the Cybersecurity curriculum page.

Secure Systems Design

For professionals seeking advanced technical cybersecurity expertise. Focus areas include cryptography, secure software engineering, and security architecture.

Learn more about the program curriculum and pathway options on the Cybersecurity program page.

Designed for Working Professionals

100% Online and Asynchronous

Streamlined 31-Credit Curriculum

Applied Capstone Experience

University of Wisconsin Credential

Increasing Demand for Cybersecurity Expertise

A ransomware attack occurs every 14 seconds. Nearly 60% of all companies in the U.S. have experienced a security breach. Cybercrime has caused trillions of dollars in losses across the world. This growing number of threats directly impacts the demand for cybersecurity talent. One problem: organizations can’t fill information security positions fast enough.

The demand for talent is projected to accelerate; according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, cybersecurity employment positions like information security analysts is predicted to grow 35 percent by 2031, and the average cybersecurity salary for such a position is currently $102,600.

What are my career options?

Digital forensics analyst
Incident response manager
Cybercrime investigator
Risk manager
Compliance manager
Chief Information Security Officer
Network security architect
Software security engineer
Penetration and vulnerability tester
Cryptography engineer
Secure software developer
Cloud security engineer

You’ll find job opportunities in every industry—agriculture, construction, architecture and design, healthcare, investing and finance, manufacturing, public administration, supply chain, recreation and travel, retail, waste management, education, and more.

As I’ve been interning, it has been eye opening to realize that what I’m learning in the UW Cybersecurity master’s program fits into everything that I do. It’s hard to describe how exciting it is to know that you can take what you’re learning, apply it, and it matters!

—Sheilah, Cybersecurity Master’s student

My kids go to bed at 9 p.m., so I know 9 p.m. to midnight is my time to study and then I’m back to work. The flexibility of doing your coursework anytime is huge for me because I wouldn’t have been able to do it otherwise. I wouldn’t be able to attend in-person classes.”

—Tyler Wester, Cybersecurity master’s program graduate

“I was very intimidated when I first started the program. A lot of my peers have worked in the industry for several years. And honestly, it’s been fine, and I’ve excelled. If you know how to apply yourself properly in an educational environment, you can do that. So yeah, there’s been some challenges. But also, when I needed to ask questions of my professors, I could do that.”

—Lucas Pralle, Cybersecurity master’s program graduate

A COLLABORATION OF UNIVERSITIES OF WISCONSIN

Universities of Wisconsin is one of the largest and most widely respected public higher education systems in the country. By partnering with all UW campuses to offer online degrees and certificates, students receive a quality University of Wisconsin education—no matter where they live and work.

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University of Wisconsin institutions offering the online Master of Science in Cybersecurity are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The programs have been approved by the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents.