Program Details
WGU’s online Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance (MSCSIA) prepares students to lead the charge against hackers, viruses, and other cyber threats. The MSCSIA program is designed in collaboration with cybersecurity experts to meet the most recent Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and National Security Agency (NSA) guidelines. Curriculum focuses on network design and management, risk management, security policies and standards, forensics and network intrusion, cyberlaw, disaster recovery, and hacking, and incorporates two EC-Council certifications. Graduates of the MSCSIA program will be equipped with the skills, knowledge, and certifications necessary for a successful career as a cybersecurity leader in the public or private sectors.
WGU offers low, flat-rate tuition that’s about half what students pay at other online universities. Our online programs deliver unparalleled flexibility, allowing students to complete coursework whenever and wherever works best for their schedules. Students also benefit from our competency-based learning model, which lets them complete most courses as quickly as they prove mastery of the material, making it possible to accelerate their progress and potentially graduate faster. Faculty Mentors work one-on-one with WGU students, providing dedicated coaching, guidance, and support from enrollment through graduation and beyond.
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100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Western Governors University is accredited by:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
Western Governors University is the only university to have received simultaneous accreditation by four regional accrediting commissions. Currently, WGU’s “home” accrediting commission is the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the same organization that accredits such leading institutions as the University of Washington, University of Oregon, University of Utah, Brigham Young University, and other public and private colleges.
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeApplication Requirements
Official College Transcript(s)
Restricted States
California