MS in Cybersecurity Operations

Be in High Demand with a Cybersecurity Degree

Hybrid

Webster University Online
and In Person

2 Years
Time to Completion
$730
Cost Per Credit Hour
36

Credit Hours Required

Prepare to Succeed in a Growing Field

Expand upon your IT background at Webster University. Through our MS in Cybersecurity Operations, you’ll gain both classroom knowledge and professional experience to succeed in high-demand positions in both the public and private sectors, protecting the expanding, global reach of computer systems. Learn from faculty experts. Gain hands-on experience in our Cybersecurity Center of Excellence Laboratory. Position yourself as a cybersecurity leader and graduate ready to:

  • Explain important principles and theories used throughout the field of cybersecurity.
  • Apply knowledge in the field of cybersecurity to analyze real world problems.
  • Effectively integrate knowledge of cybersecurity to propose solutions to real world problems.

Meet the Global Reach of Computer Systems

Educating the Next Generation of Cybersecurity Leaders

Every industry needs cybersecurity professionals—from government agencies to health care organizations—and with Webster’s MS in Cybersecurity Operations, you’ll be ready to meet the call and advance your career. Our program is ideal for:

  • Mid-level employees seeking a leadership role within their company.
  • Workers looking to expand their cybersecurity knowledge to pursue a new career within IT.

Take Your IT Career Beyond Hardware, Software and Networks

With Webster’s MS in Cybersecurity Operations, you’ll expand your cybersecurity knowledge and learn critical thinking skills related to domestic and international legal systems, private and public policies and ethics. Graduate ready to:

  • Protect the ever-expanding reach of computer systems.
  • Apply cybersecurity to information protection, terrorism, fraud, theft, intelligence/counterintelligence, digital forensics, pre-emptive and strategic force operation application situations.
  • Help organizations maintain business uptime, protect data and reduce cyber threats.

Classes Focused on the Future of Cybersecurity

You must complete 36 hours to graduate with your MS in Cybersecurity Operations.

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Designed to Fit Your Life

Combine online and in-person learning to earn your MS in Cybersecurity Operations on your schedule. Classes for this program are available at the following campuses:

  • Fort Belvoir, Virginia
  • Fort Sill, Oklahoma
  • San Antonio, Texas
  • Webster University Online
  • Southwestern Illinois College
  • Webster Groves, Missouri

Get Ready for Unlimited Career Potential

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall employment of cybersecurity occupations is projected to grow at least 33% from 2020 to 2030. Graduate with your MS in Cybersecurity Operations prepared for positions like:

Computer and Information Systems Manager

$151,150

Median annual salary
(National, May 2020)

Computer Network Architects

$116,780

Median annual salary
(National, 2020)

Information Security Analysts

$103,590

Median annual salary
(National, 2020)

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Achieve Your Personal and Professional Goals

We’re Here to Help

Webster is committed to your success, and you'll never be alone as you pursue your MS in Cybersecurity Operations.

  • Enrollment coaches help you navigate the application, financial aid and enrollment process so you can start your classes with confidence.
  • Faculty members provide personalized support, thanks to Webster's intentionally small classes.
  • Tutors and other academic support staff can help you tackle particularly tough assignments and classes.

An Education Nationally Recognized for Quality

Earn your MS in Cybersecurity Operations from Webster, a private, nonprofit university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

Learn From Experts

Work alongside faculty with professional experience in cybersecurity infrastructure, digital forensics, cyberterrorism and counterintelligence. Our professors serve as mentors eager to support your career goals and connect you to opportunities.

Hear from One of Our Graduates

"I would absolutely recommend Webster University in a heartbeat. The amount of support and the quality of the instruction I received was fantastic, and really helped me prepare for the job I have now – even before I knew about where I would end up."

- Capt. Kasie Valenti
MA in Management and Leadership, 2015

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