UMBC’s Master’s degree in Cybersecurity offers a unique 10-course program that combines technical skills in computer science, information technology, and information warfare with industry relevant management and leadership training. You’ll explore issues such as enterprise security, cybersecurity law and policy, and risk analysis and compliance, and leave with a skillset that will allow you to excel in the booming cybersecurity industry.

Why the M.P.S. in Cybersecurity from UMBC?

• UMBC is one of the few universities dual-designated as an NSA/DHS Center of Academic Excellence for Cyber Defense Education (CDE) and Information Assurance Research
• UMBC is conveniently located near the cybersecurity hub of Washington D.C. and is in close proximity to major employers such as Fort Meade, the NSA, and more
• Federal scholarship opportunities include the NSF Federal Cybercorps, Scholarship For Service (SFS) and DOD Information Assurance Scholarship Program (IASP). Open to US citizens only.