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Cybersecurity – Master’s

Cybersecurity

Advance your career in cybersecurity with Iowa State’s online program. Gain hands-on experience securing critical information infrastructure. Strengthen your role in government, private sector, or education while expanding your technical skills and mastering cybersecurity strategy. Take the next step in your professional journey—get to what’s next with Iowa State.

Secure your future in cybersecurity

It’s time to take your foundation in computer science or engineering and deepen your expertise in cybersecurity with a master’s degree. Sharpen your skills in securing information infrastructure and navigating policy issues critical to today’s digital world with Iowa State’s online program. Whether you’re looking for a better-paying position in government, the private sector, or education, this program provides the hands-on learning you need from nationally recognized experts. You’ll work remotely on experiments and software systems, all while growing your technical proficiency and expanding your knowledge of ethical considerations. These online courses are specifically designed for working professionals like you. Expand your technical proficiency, strengthen your ethical understanding, and enhance your strategic thinking.

Get to what’s next with Iowa State’s cybersecurity master’s degree.

Admission Requirements

Graduate College Requirements:

  • 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
  • Academic Records/Transcripts
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
  • Proof of English Proficiency

Specific program requirements can be found on the Graduate College website.

Credits

Master of Science

The Masters of Science in Cybersecurity consists of a total of 30 credit hours.

The Master of Science degree also requires a final oral exam on your research, creative component, or capstone experience. Students typically are allowed to transfer up to 6 credit hours of non-ISU graduate credit into their degree program.

Master of Engineering, Coursework Only
The Masters of Engineering in Cybersecurity consists of a total of 30 credit hours.

Contact Information

Cybersecurity
515-294-9162
cyber@iastate.edu

Stacia Fortune
515-294-9162
ecpegrad@iastate.edu

Iowa State Online
515-294-3916
iowastateonline@iastate.edu

Related Online Programs

Online Cybersecurity Certificate

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