Master of
Science in Cybersecurity
Build on Your Bachelor’s Degree with Technical and Strategic Leadership Skills to Protect IT Infrastructure and Data
Program Details
30
Credit Hours
$2,600
Cost Per Course
16 months
Estimated Completion Time
Fully Online Program
Previous Bachelor’s Required
Advance your cybersecurity career on your terms – and prepare to stand out in a high-demand field.
According to IBM, in 2024, data breaches cost businesses an average of $4.88 million globally – but were as high as $9.36 million in the US1. With computer infrastructure integrated into every aspect of business, demand for professionals with the technical and leadership skills to defend systems and data is strong.
The Moravian University School of Professional Studies and Innovation (SPSI) offers an affordable online Master of Science in Cybersecurity that equips you to meet this need in as few as 16 months of online study. Build on your bachelor’s degree with the technical skills industry is looking for. This program is designed to help you develop leadership competencies and strengthen your understanding of cybersecurity compliance, policy, and regulation.
As a Moravian student, you’ll have access to our state-of-the-art gamified cyber arena platform with projects, labs, and real-world cybersecurity simulations that allow you to practice the skills learned in class. You’ll also gain insight into how emerging technologies like AI/ML can help cybersecurity teams optimize their defensive posture and automate incident response. Additionally, you’ll have access to a test prep course for ISC2’s Certified Information Systems Security Professional examination.
Best of all, you can do this from anywhere in as few as 16 months. Our MS in Cybersecurity is 100% online with no residency requirements.
You will:
Enhance your ability to assess a system’s cybersecurity needs, implement solutions, monitor performance, and investigate incidents.
Gain critical insight into emerging forms of cybercrime, including new hacking techniques and vulnerability exploits.
Deepen your understanding of cybersecurity laws and regulations.
Develop in-demand management skills for leading cybersecurity teams and departments.
Participate in experiential learning opportunities, including cyber lab projects.
Apply theory in practice with experiential learning opportunities and a capstone project.
Have the option to pursue CISSP certification with dedicated test prep.
Online education that’s never remote, thanks to exceptional student support.
Moravian SPSI pairs every student with a Student Experience Mentor (SEM). From the moment you apply, your SEM is by your side to help you stay on track to earn your degree and achieve your goals. Whether it’s navigating the financial aid process or connecting you to academic support resources, your SEM is your first point of contact.
Courses
Core Curriculum
- Introduction to Cybersecurity
- Network Security
- Operating System Security
- Cyber Threat Intelligence and Analysis
- Foundations of Information Security
- Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
- Cybersecurity and Human Behavior
- Ethical Hacking, Digital Forensics and Incident Response
- Cyber Management
- Capstone Project
An investment in your future
Moravian University aims to make advanced cybersecurity education as accessible as possible. Tuition for the online MS in Cybersecurity is currently $26,000,* well below the national average of $42,559 as identified by CybersecurityGuide.org. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
*Tuition costs only. Other costs may apply.
Admission Requirements
To apply to our MS in Cybersecurity program, you must provide:
- Proof of a bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited college or university (or international equivalent).
- Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended.
- A resume.
Career Outcomes
With your MS in Cybersecurity, you can contribute to or direct IT security efforts in a range of industries.
Computer and Information System Managers
Computer and information system managers analyze the computing needs of organizations, including their security needs, and direct the implementation of solutions. They hire and direct the work of other IT professionals, work with vendors, and provide recommendations to top executives for how technology can help support business goals. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), computer and information system managers earned a median annual salary of $169,510 as of May 2023.²
Information Security Analysts
Information security analysts develop security policies for their organizations. They organize the implementation of appropriate security policies and systems, monitor performance, investigate attacks, and report breaches or attempted breaches to management and any applicable outside organizations. The BLS reports that information security analysts earned a median annual salary of $120,360 as of May 2023.³
Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)
CISOs develop and lead information security operations for an organization. They align strategies for protecting technology, data, and systems with business goals and outcomes. They oversee investment in cybersecurity personnel and solutions, build strategies and frameworks for securing technology assets, develop disaster recovery protocols, and oversee cybersecurity training and education for employees at all levels. CISOs report to the most senior levels of leadership in an organization, such as the chief executive officer (CEO) and board of directors. Salary.com reports that the average annual salary for CISOs in the U.S. was $340,375 as of February 2025.4
