Online Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management FAQs

Once a niche specialty, cybersecurity is now a critical aspect of business strategy. Protecting sensitive information pertaining to companies, employees, and consumers is an undertaking that requires a highly specific combination of practical knowledge and advanced skills. With an online Master of Science (MS) in Cybersecurity Management from the Tulane School of Professional Advancement, IT professionals can increase their competitive edge in the cybersecurity job market.

No. If you don't have a degree in a related field, significant experience in the industry can be substituted.

No. Prospective SoPA students do not need to take graduate admissions testing to be accepted into the MS in Cybersecurity Management program.

Most of the classes are taught asynchronously, so they can be completed on your own time. However, you will be required to attend monthly synchronous live sessions at specific, pre-planned times.

You'll be introduced to technologies and practices in cybersecurity that include:

  • Cyber Network and Telecommunications Security
  • IT Security Auditing and System Monitoring
  • Cryptography and Application of Encryption
  • Wireless, Mobile, and Cloud Security
  • Cyber Incident Response and Forensics
  • LAN/WAN
  • Security Auditing
  • Blockchain
  • IoT
  • Bioinformatics
  • Penetration Testing
  • Intrusion Detection & Prevention
  • Security Information & Event Management

Yes. The capstone project is called Enterprise Cybersecurity Management.

This is a Master of Science degree program. While certificate programs offer a basic educational foundation, this MS provides comprehensive knowledge about cybersecurity as it can be implemented and integrated across industries and organizations. Graduates from the MS in Cybersecurity Program will receive a master's degree.

Yes. MS in Cybersecurity Management students can choose from two optional concentrations:

  • Emergency Operations
  • Homeland Security

Your statement of purpose should include:

  • Why you are interested in the MS in Cybersecurity Management program
  • A description of your experience, strengths, and accomplishments
  • Your intended area of focus during the program
  • Your long-term career goals

The MS in Cybersecurity Management is a 33-credit program consisting of 10 three-credit courses, as well as a capstone project.

That's up to you! If you attend full-time, you may complete the program in as little as one year. If you choose a part-time schedule, you'll be encouraged to take at least two courses a semester, but you'll have the flexibility to work at your own pace.

Yes. The MS in Cybersecurity Management program is designed for working professionals who need to balance coursework and careers.

Federal, state, and private grants and scholarships are available to MS in Cybersecurity Management students who qualify.

You can apply online here. After you register for an account, you will need to provide:

  • A copy of your resume
  • Official government-issued photo ID
  • 500-word personal statement
  • Official Transcripts
  • Official government-issued photo ID
  • Application fee ($50)

Hard copies of official transcripts may be sent to:
Tulane SoPA
Attn: SoPA Records
800 East Commerce Rd, Suite 100,
Harahan, LA 70123.

Don't hesitate to contact us! You can reach us by email at asksopa@tulane.edu or by phone at (504) 865-5555.

 

The Master of Professional Studies in Cybersecurity Management at the Tulane School of Professional Advancement provides current IT specialists with the opportunity to increase their knowledge, skills, and marketability on a time frame that works with their busy lives.