Online Master’s in Cybersecurity

The 100% online University of Wisconsin Master of Science in Cybersecurity will deepen your understanding of information security, leading to new and advanced opportunities in the fast-growing field.

Aptitude tests, such as the GMAT or GRE, are not required for admission.

Gain The Skills. Achieve Your Degree. Secure Your Future.

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Choose Your Track of Study.

The curriculum addresses cybersecurity fundamentals and offers 4 tracks of study: Digital Forensics, Cyber Response, Governance & Leadership, and Security Architecture.

Four Tracks

Tailor your degree to match your interests and career ambitions through one of the program’s unique tracks of study.

Green magnifying glass iconDigital forensics uses scientific investigation methods to collect, preserve, and analyze data stored on electronic media so that it can withstand legal review. As a student in this track you will study computer criminology, network forensics, and learn digital evidence investigation techniques.

Blue checkmark in a shield iconCyber response is an organized approach to monitoring, detecting and responding to security events through each stage of their lifecycle. It encompasses both defensive and offensive security strategies—including threat identification, management and prevention. As a student in this track, you will learn about security infrastructure, incident remediation, and active defense techniques.

Governance Leadership purple handshake iconCybersecurity governance provides a framework for mitigating risk by assuring that information security strategies align with business objectives, and are consistent with relevant laws and regulations. It includes executive leadership and communication at every level of the organization. As a student in this track, you will take courses in security administration, leadership, and cybersecurity management.

Security Architecture red graphSecurity architecture is responsible for system confidentiality, integrity, and availability in relation to an enterprise’s overall system architecture and security process. As a student in this track you will study modern cryptography, the foundations of engineering secure applications, cyber-physical systems, and secure cloud computing.

Complete coursework online, when and where you want.

Our students often say the online format is a big factor in their ability to earn a degree or certificate. You can watch lectures, participate in online forums, and do homework whenever it’s convenient for you.

Study online, anytime, while staying connected.

Access course content from any device

Zero on-campus meetings or requirements

No need to be online at a specific time for classes

Interact with faculty and fellow students via online discussion boards

Demand for 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 UW 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?

  • Application Security Administrator
  • Chief Information Security Officer
  • Cloud Security Officer
  • Blockchain Developer
  • Artificial Intelligence Security Specialist
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.

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.