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Online Master’s in Cybersecurity Program Guide
The Maryville University online master’s in cybersecurity can help you build the skills to excel in the industry, whether you’re a newcomer to topics like auditing, governance, and troubleshooting or a seasoned veteran. By choosing Maryville, you can learn from experts who bring knowledge from Fortune 500 companies and top agencies — and since our degrees are housed within the John E. Simon School of Business, you can develop a keen business sense, too.
When you earn your online master’s in cybersecurity from Maryville, you can bolster your cybersecurity credentials with in-demand technical skills, knowledge of vital business concepts, and industry-relevant certifications in areas like Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), EC Council-Certified Security Analyst (ECSA), EC-Council Certified Encryption Specialist (ECES), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Cloud Certified Security Practitioner (CCSP), and Splunk Certified Power User.
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At a glance
Access Maryville University’s Cyber Fusion Center, an innovative cybersecurity operations facility that provides real-time information security services for charities, schools, and nonprofit organizations.
Prepare to sit for certification exams while you complete your degree: CISSP, CCSP, ECSA, ECES, CISA and Splunk Certified Power User. and no SAT/ACT required
Complete your coursework 100% online anytime, from any device.
Use Maryville’s Virtual Lab as a safe training ground for your technical skills.
Benefit from a faculty of active industry professionals who have dedicated their
careers to cybersecurity.
Apply with no GMAT, GRE, or application fee required.
Curriculum
The cybersecurity master’s degree from Maryville can help you reach areas of the industry that a bachelor’s degree typically can’t, such as management or C-suite executive roles. Our program also gives you the opportunity to earn up to seven industry-relevant certifications in areas like CISSP, ECSA, ECES, CISA, CCSP, and Splunk Analyst.
Students can complete any combination of elective courses totaling 15 credit hours and are not required to take all their courses in a specific area of emphasis.
Cybersecurity Core Courses (18 Credit Hours)
Admission Prerequisite: BUS-501, Survey of Business, will be required if your undergraduate degree was outside the area of business; however, credits earned in foundational courses (such as BUS 501) are considered prerequisites to courses required for the graduate degree.
ISYS 600 | Controls for Effective Cyber Defense |
ISYS 650 | Information Technology Management |
ISYS 670 | Ethical Hacking |
ISYS 686 | Cybersecurity Incident Response and Examination |
ISYS 691 | Legal Aspects of Privacy and Compliance |
ISYS 694 | Domains of Cybersecurity* |
Cybersecurity Electives Courses (15 Credit Hours – Any Combination)
Technical
ISYS 671 | Ethical Hacking II* |
ISYS 674 | Network Security* |
ISYS 675 | Mobile Device Hacking and Forensics |
ISYS 680 | Security Log Management and Analysis* |
Cybersecurity Electives Courses
Leadership
ISYS 672 | Auditing of Cybersecurity* |
ISYS 673 | Data Security and Analysis |
ISYS 676 | Risk Metrics and Analysis |
ISYS 677 | Cybersecurity Governance* |
ISYS 681 | Cloud Migration and Security* |
ISYS 687 | Management of Information Security |
General
ISYS 690 | Maryville Security Operations Center |
ISYS 692 | Information Security and Research |
ISYS 693 | Practical Applications of Cybersecurity – Partnerships |
ISYS 695 | Emerging Topics in Cybersecurity |
*All certification exams are optional upon completion of the course
To ensure the best possible educational experience for our students, we may update our curriculum to reflect emerging and changing employer and industry demands.
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Admission requirements
- A four-year bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (college work)
- Applicants who do not meet the GPA requirement may be considered for provisional admission
- No GMAT or GRE required
- Official transcripts required for all institutions previously attended
*Applicants who do not meet the GPA requirement may be considered for provisional admission.
- 500-word-minimum personal statement
- Resume optional
- International applicants (if applicable): Official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL with a score of 563, speaking sub-score of 23, writing sub-score of 20, reading and listening scores of 21, and a combined score of 85 or higher)
- Click to view our transfer credit policy
The acceptance of transfer credit is at the discretion of Maryville University and courses for consideration must have been completed within the last 5 years with a grade of B or higher - No standardized tests required
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Why Maryville Online?
We’ve been progressively challenging the norms of higher education for nearly 150 years. We started as one of the first universities to educate women. Today, we continue to push the boundaries and prepare students like you for a digital world. At Maryville, we understand what it takes to step beyond your comfort zone.
Maryville University is a nationally ranked private college recognized for comprehensive and innovative education focused on student learning, outcomes, and success — both online and on campus. We’re located just 22 miles from downtown St. Louis.
Enhance your skills. Broaden your career.
Top 5 skills you can develop:
- Advanced pen testing
- Cryptography and network security policies
- Designing cloud security
- Digital forensics
- Risk analysis and cyber defense
Top 5 careers you can pursue:
- Chief information security officer
- Security director, computing/networking/IT
- Network architect
- Information security manager
- Security engineer
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