Master of Science in Cybersecurity (UW Extended Campus)
University of Wisconsin-River Falls

Program Details

Tailor this online master’s cybersecurity program to fit your career goals. Choose from one or more tracks and open the doors to jobs in public and private industries. Tracks include:

  • Cyber response
  • Digital forensics
  • Governance and leadership
  • Security architecture

Benefit from the flexible nature of a virtual environment while you learn from faculty with field experience. Interact with your peers. Finish your degree through a capstone project.

  • Learning outcomes include, but are not limited to:
  • Interpreting and analyzing network security issues to resolve problems
  • Creating policies and procedural methods to mitigate risks
  • Effective communications that reflect ethical decision-making practices

This online master’s cybersecurity program is offered through the University of Wisconsin Extend Campus. UW Extended is a partnership of campuses within the University of Wisconsin System to offer collaborative online programs. Applicants apply to their school of choice and complete an accredited degree program.

% Online

100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

University of Wisconsin-River Falls is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

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), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent

Additional Info

  • Requires prerequisites in computer science, calculus, and statistics