Master of Science in Cyber Security
Liberty University

Program Details

Offered through Liberty University is the Master of Science in Cyber Security. Consisting of 36 credit hours, students are required courses such as Advanced Topics in Computer Security, Ethics, Legal Issues & Policy, and Secure Software Engineering. In addition to courses, students will need to also complete a capstone project. Students can expect to cover topics such as forensics, cryptography, network security, and web security. A total of 30 of the credits must be earned through Liberty to count towards the Cyber Security degree. Individuals will have a total of three years to complete the online program. On average, students take three courses per semester of 3-credit courses, consisting of four semesters.

The courses are designed to test and further students’ knowledge for the prevention and recovery of cyber mishaps.  Students will be trained to test cyber security infrastructures to determine the stability. After completion of the program, students may be prepared for certification as a Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP). Students will study access control, disaster detection, cyber training, and Business Continuity Planning (BCP).

By earning a Master’s in Cyber Security, individuals may be suited for employment working in IT security, or as a security engineer or information security specialist. Students could also potentially find employment working for the government or the military. Admission requirements state that students must have completed 105 credit hours of undergraduate work. For students completing their undergraduate degree, they will need to submit a Graduate Application to be considered.

Learning Schedule

Asynchronous

% Online

100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Liberty University is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges is the regional accrediting body for southern states.

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s)

Additional Info

  • Applicants will need to have a bachelor’s degree in computer programming, computer science, information systems, information systems management, information technology, or management information systems.