Online MS in Cybersecurity
Earn Your MS in Cybersecurity Online
Flexible. Career-Focused. 100% Online.
Build advanced technical and strategic cybersecurity skills in a program designed for working professionals.
Complete 30 credit hours in as little as 12 months with no GRE or GMAT required. OLLU’s online MS in Cybersecurity helps you build practical expertise in network security, cyber defense, digital forensics, and cybersecurity strategy while balancing work and life responsibilities.
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Why Choose OLLU?100% Online, Built for Working ProfessionalsComplete coursework on your schedule with no scheduled class meeting times. Finish in as Little as 12 MonthsFull-time students can complete the 30-credit-hour program in one year. No GRE or GMAT RequiredApply without the barrier of standardized testing. 30 Credit HoursJust 10 courses in a streamlined online format. Career-Focused CurriculumBuild skills in areas such as penetration testing, network security, and computer forensics. Supportive, Personalized LearningSmall classes and dedicated faculty mentors provide individualized guidance. Real-World Faculty ExpertiseLearn from faculty with academic and professional cybersecurity experience. 14-Week CoursesFocused, efficient scheduling designed for online graduate learners. Accessible Entry PointStudents without a cybersecurity or IT degree can complete a streamlined foundation option to prepare for success. National RecognitionOLLU is designated as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE) by the National Security Agency (NSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) . Accredited QualityThis program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
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What You'll Learn
Students in OLLU’s Online Master of Science in Cybersecurity build advanced knowledge and practical skills in areas such as penetration testing and vulnerability analysis, network security and defense, computer forensics and incident response, secure systems and infrastructure, risk and governance, and ethical cybersecurity practice.
This Program Is Ideal For
- IT professionals seeking advanced cybersecurity expertise
- Early- to mid-career professionals preparing for technical or technical leadership roles
- Career changers with a related background who want to transition into cybersecurity
- Professionals who need a flexible, fully online format
- Students interested in roles such as security analyst, security engineer, consultant, or penetration tester
Program Design
OLLU’s Online MS in Cybersecurity is designed for real-world application. The curriculum builds a strong foundation in core cybersecurity domains while helping students strengthen practical and strategic skills that can be applied immediately in the workplace.
The program requires only 10 courses (30 credit hours) in an online format and can be completed in as little as 12 months for qualified full-time students.
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Career Outcomes
Graduates of OLLU's Online MS in Cybersecurity are prepared for advanced roles such as Information Security Analyst, Network Security Engineer, Cybersecurity Consultant, Security Architect, Penetration Tester / Ethical Hacker, Security Operations or Incident Response professional, and technical leadership roles in cybersecurity and IT.
CISS 8302 | 3 CREDIT HOURS
Analysis, design and administration of databases using information systems development
methodologies and tools. Overview of SQL, data warehouses, distributed access, and
security.
CISS 8304 | 3 CREDIT HOURS
Networking and cloud computing architecture and security with an overview of current
technologies and solutions. Exploration of cloud architecture models, services, security
issues, virtualization technologies and logical and physical components.
CISS 8305 | 3 CREDIT HOURS
Study of hardware, software and architecture platforms used to deliver enterprise
information systems. Current and emerging platform technologies supporting enterprise
applications and networked environments.
CISS 8306 | 3 CREDIT HOURS
Study of creating scripts and programs to automate and perform simple operations and
implement algorithms, regular expressions, and data/control structures. Basic security
practices in developing scripts/programs.
CISS 8310 | 3 CREDIT HOURS
In-depth study of specialized topic chosen by instructor.
CISS 8321 | 3 CREDIT HOURS
Advanced survey of key concepts of cybersecurity. Access control; security operations,
administration, and personnel; risk identification, monitoring and analysis; incident
response and recovery; cryptography; network and communications security; physical
and environmental security; systems and application security. Privacy, risk, ethics,
and legal regulations.
CISS 8322 | 3 CREDIT HOURS
Management of information security including planning for security and contingencies,
development and implementation of security programs. Security management models and
practices, risk management, laws and ethics.
CISS 8323 | 3 CREDIT HOURS
In-depth coverage of audit planning, standards, and issues related to compliance with
applicable laws and regulations.
CISS 8324 | 3 CREDIT HOURS
Introduction to methodologies, techniques, and tools for system vulnerability identification,
analysis and mitigation.
CISS 8325 | 3 CREDIT HOURS
Exploration of forensics techniques, tools, and legal requirements as they apply to
different operating systems, devices, media, and applications.
Accreditation
This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). ACBSP is a leading specialized accreditation association for business education, supporting, celebrating, and rewarding excellence on a diverse global scale.
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