Our Master of Science in Information Technology degree with a concentration in Cybersecurity is designed to provide the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a career path in the cybersecurity field. This online cybersecurity master’s degree emphasizes problem-based, hands-on learning, helping you to understand the daily challenges of cybersecurity problems.
As you work towards your online master’s in cybersecurity, you’ll be able to use industry software tools during your education. In our fast-paced program, you can access 24/7 tutoring with no additional book or technology fees. Courses in our cybersecurity master’s degree program cover a range of topics in this field and include a capstone course that brings all these skills together.
If you are interested in a leadership role in the fields of cybersecurity, risk analysis, disaster recovery, digital security, and cybersecurity program creation, you should consider pursuing a master’s in cybersecurity. In as little as one year, our online master’s in cybersecurity can help candidates work to develop industry-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a career path in this field.
The specialized curriculum in our online master’s degree in cybersecurity is designed to help students develop the skills necessary to protect an organization’s digital assets. Some of the topics you can explore include cyber-risk management, cyber-risk assessments, cyber-risk management strategies, policies, procedures, business continuity, disaster recovery, human risk factors, insider threats, security programs, organizational security culture, ethical decision-making, and cybersecurity laws.
American InterContinental University is part of the American InterContinental University System, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Offering both bachelor's and master's degrees, AIU is committed to supporting students through flexible learning options, including online access and a mobile app.