Protect Valuable Cyber Assets
Take the lead in preventative and responsive cybersecurity strategy with the MS in Cybersecurity. Prepare to mitigate risk to information security and address security breaches through this customizable degree program that lets you target your career interests with specialized degree tracks and elective coursework in cutting-edge cybersecurity focuses.
Cybersecurity
(M.S.)
At a Glance
Begins Every Semester
Multiple Learning Formats
36 Credit Hours
Sessions Begin in May & September
About the Cybersecurity M.S. Program
Program Highlights
We have designed your learning experience with you in mind—that means building in advantages where we can so you can focus on building your future. Here are just a few of these advantages in your program:
Earn your degree your way – with a variety of learning formats.
Designated Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAI-CDE) by the Department of Homeland Security and the National Security Agency
Priority to advance to the doctoral program
Choose from specialized degree tracks in Data Science and Digital Health
Customizable program through elective courses
Close proximity to federal agencies in the cybersecurity sector
What Can I Do With an M.S. in Cybersecurity?
An MS in Cybersecurity can position you for leadership roles in cybersecurity. A few career paths that value a background in preventative and responsive approaches to security in the digital space can include:
Information Security Analyst
Cybersecurity Consultant
Digital Forensics
IT Training Specialist
Systems Analyst
Information Technology Security Analyst
Cybersecurity M.S. courses include:
Computer Network Defense
Applications of Cryptography
Cybersecurity Risk Management
Human Factors in Cybersecurity
Let’s Get Started!
Marymount empowers graduate students to advance their careers, expand their expertise, and make a meaningful impact. Located in Arlington, Virginia—just minutes from Washington, D.C.—Marymount offers nationally ranked, career-focused programs grounded in the liberal arts and guided by a commitment to intellectual curiosity, service, and global perspective.
As a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and one of the nation’s most diverse campuses, Marymount provides a dynamic environment where students from around the world learn, lead, and Learn with Purpose.
Why Marymount University?
-
“My professors guided me through uncertainty, helped shape my career goals, and gave me the confidence to consider a Ph.D. in education.”
—
Aileen Martinez
M.Ed. in Special Education -
“The small program size helped me form lasting bonds with faculty and classmates—supportive relationships that shaped both my academic and personal growth.”
—
Ellington Mendez
M.A. in Forensic and Legal
Psychology -
“Marymount gave me the support and flexibility to transition from engineering into physical therapy—and make a full-circle career change I’m proud of.”
—
Eva Cepeda
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) -
“I’m earning dual master’s degrees in IT and business at Marymount to stand out in the competitive tech industry.”
—
Mohamed Mongalgi (international)
Dual Master’s in Business
Administration and Information
Technology (MBA/MS)
Ready to advance your career at Marymount University?
Our programs give you the tools you need to build the future you want.