Cybersecurity
Master of Science
Empire State University
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- Delivery Mode
- 100% Online
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- Total Credits
- 30-33
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- Degree Level
- Master of Science
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- Contact Us
- 518-587-2100 ext. 2429
Earn your master degree online
You will earn the same diploma as our on-campus students
Cybersecurity is one of the most important and fastest-growing job sectors. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the cybersecurity industry is projected to grow by 35% through 2031. This is 7x faster than other careers (on average).
Empire State University will help you start or advance your career in this exciting field with our new Master of Science (M.S.) in Cybersecurity program. This is a 30-33 credit, fully online program that can be completed within two years.
The M.S. in Cybersecurity program gives you an in-depth understanding of technology, policy, and security measures that are necessary for information security implementations.
The 30-credit pathway is designed for IT professionals in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields who wish to advance their career opportunities in cybersecurity.
The 33-credit pathway is for students new to the field. It includes an additional 3-credit IT essentials course taken in the first term.
- What's a master's degree?
- A master's degree is an advanced degree that usually takes two years to complete and typically requires students to have a bachelor’s degree in a related field of study.
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What's it like to earn this degree online?
Let's put your mind at ease about online learning
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- 100% Online
- This program is presented 100% online. You will not be expected to attend any classes on campus.
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- Classes on your schedule
- Courses are semester based and classwork can be completed around your work and family commitments. There is no set time where you are required to log in to attend class.
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- Same faculty as on-campus
- The faculty that teach online classes are the same faculty that students learn from on-campus.
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- Access to a personal tutor
- You will have access to a tutor when you need assistance with any of your classes.
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How do I enroll?
Follow these steps to start your application
- Go to the online application
- Create an account
- Complete the forms or save for later
- Pay the application fee (if applicable)
- Submit any supplemental materials, if required
- Send in your academic records
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