Master’s Concentration
Cybersecurity Management
Be prepared for a leadership role that strengthens organizations by understanding cybersecurity needs, risks, and best practices. Through experiential learning, case study analysis, and examination of leading security technologies taught by expert faculty, you’ll learn critical management skills and strategies to develop a corporate cybersecurity plan. The Cybersecurity Management program is tailored to students with prior work experience in cybersecurity or IT management. Students will build on that experience as they gain insight into governance, compliance, and regulatory issues and considerations in the context of cybersecurity.
Looking for more hands-on technical skills? See the master’s concentration in Information Systems Security.
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At a Glance
Classes Begin
March 31
Term Length
10 Weeks
Master's Tuition
$835 per credit hour
Top-Ranked University by U.S. News & World Report
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Skills You’ll Learn
Curriculum
Master of Science in Information Technology with a concentration in Cybersecurity Management requires completion of 48 credit hours (12 courses).
4
Core Courses
4
Concentration
Courses
4
Elective Courses
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Sample Schedule
Plan out your schedule and determine your preferred timeline for completing your master's degree—finish in as few as 18 months or take up to five years.
Interested in a graduate certificate?
Explore our four and six course graduate certificates in Cybersecurity Management.
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Cybersecurity Foundations in Database Security
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Career Outcomes
Predicted outcomes for graduates of Cybersecurity
Management
McAfee reports that 82% of cybersecurity decision-makers surveyed
reported a shortage of cybersecurity skills within their organization.
Employment for information security analysts is expected to explode
through 2030, accelerating at 33% — much faster than the average.
Fill the talent gap! In an average month, there is approximately only
one hire for every 12 unique job postings for information security
analysts.
Job Titles
Cybersecurity Manager Salary: National Average
$88,881
(Glassdoor.com)
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Flexible Online Classes
We understand the demands of balancing work, friends and family, and school can be challenging. That's why at University College, you can complete your program entirely online. Our online learning platform makes it easy to work anywhere at any time.
Advisory Board
Timothy Bradsby
Portfolio Manager,
Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies
Don Halloran
Founder & CEO,
Waypoint Group
Mark Merkow
Senior Security Engineer,
Freeport-McMoRan Inc.
Darl Kuhn
Solutions Architect,
RMCI
Nathan Braun
Educational Consultant & Adjunct Faculty, University of Denver, University College
Mike Prasad
Architect/Engineer,
State of Colorado
Glenn Ware
Director Corporate Systems,
Xcel Energy
Amber Cardillo
Sr. Director Americas Telco,
VMWare
Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
University College programs maintain the highest level of accreditation offered by The Higher Learning Commission, one of the regional accrediting bodies recognized by the federal government. The University of Denver and all of its academic programs are regionally accredited by this commission, and regional accreditation is the highest standard for universities in the United States.
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The Colorado Technology Association represents technology leaders, professionals, companies, IT departments, government and legislative leaders, and industry advisors. CTA provides members with community, insight, connections and advocacy. Our industry development work spans public policy to education to leadership.
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