Master of Science in Cybersecurity with Information Assurance – Cybersecurity Strategy Emphasis Online
Expand your knowledge of current cybersecurity trends, tools and protocols in this online program. Explore key focus areas such as risk management, response and governance as you gain career-advancing cybersecurity credentials.
Program Overview
Learn more about the online M.S. in Cybersecurity with Information Assurance – Cybersecurity Strategy Emphasis
Develop elite technical skills in security frameworks with the Master of Science in Cybersecurity with Information Assurance – Cybersecurity Strategy Emphasis. This flexible online program is designed to advance your cybersecurity expertise as you prepare for exciting new career opportunities.
Learn from our experienced faculty as you progress through industry-relevant curriculum that focuses on project management, incident response preparedness and disaster recovery. Complete your coursework asynchronously and elevate your ability to identify and minimize security risks to critical infrastructures. This affordable cybersecurity strategy master’s enables you to reach your goals quickly without putting your career on hold.
As a graduate of this program, you will be prepared to:
- Develop, apply and institutionalize risk management practices and assessment from a cybersecurity perspective
- Integrate legal and ethical aspects of global cybersecurity law and frameworks into planning and strategy
- Design and document incident response plans
- Analyze and recommend cybersecurity frameworks for an enterprise environment
- Develop, apply and institutionalize risk management practices and assessment from a cybersecurity perspective
- Integrate legal and ethical aspects of global cybersecurity law and frameworks into planning and strategy
- Design and document incident response plans
- Analyze and recommend cybersecurity frameworks for an enterprise environment
This online master's program prepares you for roles such as:
- Security Operations Analyst
- Risk Management Analyst
- Security Auditor
- Computer Systems Security Analyst
- Information Security Specialist
- Compliance Officer
- Privacy Officer
- Security Operations Analyst
- Risk Management Analyst
- Security Auditor
- Computer Systems Security Analyst
- Information Security Specialist
- Compliance Officer
- Privacy Officer
Accreditation
The Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).
Also available:
SUU offers a variety of cybersecurity programs online. Check out all of our online cybersecurity programs.
Need more information?
Need more information?
Tuition
Pay your budget-friendly tuition one course at a time
Maximize the value of your M.S. degree in cybersecurity strategy online with our affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition, which includes all fees.
Tuition Breakdown
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS-CSIA – Cybersecurity Strategy | $485 | $1,455 | $14,550 |
Tuition Breakdown
Calendar
Discover the convenience of our multiple start dates
Designed for working professionals, SUU online programs conveniently feature 7-week courses and multiple start dates each year.
Now Enrolling
| Term | Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer I | 5/13/24 | 5/6/24 | 5/6/24 | 5/8/24 | 5/13/24 | 6/30/24 |
| Summer II | 7/1/24 | 6/24/24 | 6/24/24 | 6/26/24 | 7/1/24 | 8/18/24 |
| Fall I | 8/28/24 | 8/21/24 | 8/21/24 | 8/23/24 | 8/28/24 | 10/15/24 |
| Fall II | 10/16/24 | 10/9/24 | 10/9/24 | 10/11/24 | 10/16/24 | 12/3/24 |
| Spring I | 1/8/25 | 1/1/25 | 1/1/25 | 1/3/25 | 1/8/25 | 2/25/25 |
Now Enrolling
Need more information about our online programs?
Ready to take on the next steps toward earning your degree?
Admissions
Explore the requirements for this cybersecurity with information assurance degree online
Our streamlined admission process enables you to start quickly and easily. Please review the requirements for the M.S. in Cybersecurity with Information Assurance – Cybersecurity Strategy Emphasis, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them.
Admission Requirements
- Online application
- Bachelor’s degree* from an accredited institution
- No GRE required
Admission requirements for the M.S. in Cybersecurity with Information Assurance – Cybersecurity Strategy Emphasis:
- No GRE required
- Submit graduate application
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution*
*A bachelor’s degree in IS/IT/CS/CYBER or a related field is preferred, or relevant work experience equivalent to:
- Two years of related work experience, applicable IT certifications, or related IT coursework
- On the application form, enter your employment history and certifications that highlight your cybersecurity experience. Alternatively, applicants may submit a professional resume that includes employment history, certifications, and highlights cybersecurity experience.
- Certifications (if applicable) may also be submitted: Submit copies of security related certifications (e.g. CompTIA Security+; Certified Information Systems Security Professional-CISSP; Certified Ethical Hacker-CEH; Certified Cloud Security Professional- CCSP; and Certified Information Systems Auditor-CISA).
Applicants who do not meet the above criteria may be required to complete an interview with the program director.
Instructions for Document Submission
Please submit official transcripts from the college/university in which a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree from an accredited institution was obtained.
Email address:
[email protected]
Mailing address:
Admissions Office
Southern Utah University
PO Box 8008
Cedar City, Utah 84720
Courses
Check out the coursework in this cybersecurity strategy master’s program online
For the Master of Science in Cybersecurity with Information Assurance – Cybersecurity Strategy Emphasis Online, you must complete 30 total credit hours. This is comprised of 15 credit hours of required core coursework, 12 credit hours of electives, and 3 credit hours of your choice of completing an internship, thesis or additional elective course.
CSIA 6000 must be taken in the first session - it can be taken concurrently with other courses.
Students will choose four of the following:
Students will choose one of the following course options. For the Capstone and Thesis options, students will take three (3) one-credit courses that should all be taken within the same semester. Students cannot mix/match Capstone and Thesis options - all 3 credits must be done in the same course.
Request more information
Submit the form below, and an enrollment specialist will contact you to answer your questions.
