Cybersecurity Degree

Degree Overview

Cybersecurity professionals who can develop solutions for protecting infrastructure and cyber technologies are in high demand. Bellevue University’s Master’s degree in Cybersecurity online or in-class provides active learning of information assurance techniques, network security technologies, and computer forensics based on real-world scenarios.

Faculty with real experience prepare you with the knowledge and skill to recommend solutions that safeguard an organization’s information technology systems. The curriculum is designed to expand your expertise in protection and risk management techniques. Graduates with this advanced degree in cyber security will open up wide opportunities in both public and private sector careers.

The Cybersecurity Master's degree program prepares you to:

• Prevent network attacks by applying digital protection techniques across systems and platforms
• Detect and mitigate cyberattacks with the use of tools and countermeasures
• Manage information security risk and identify system vulnerabilities
• Develop a business continuity plan in the event of a security incident/cyberattack
• Implement digital forensics investigative techniques

Bellevue University offers the Cybersecurity Master’s degree online or in-class.

• The traditional term format, in-class or online, is geared for entry or mid-level professionals and follows our standard schedule for completion of a master's degree.
• An accelerated cohort option is available to professionals with work experience in MIS, IT, or Information Security fields and possessing current security certification, and is offered online.

For either option, please contact an Admissions Counselor or your graduate Student Coach to help you choose the Cybersecurity degree plan that’s right for you.