Master of Science
Cybersecurity Technology
Cybersecurity Technology
Master of ScienceAT A GLANCE
- 30 credits
- Transfer up to 12 credits
- All courses available on-site and online
- Select hybrid courses available
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- $336 per credit hour
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Develop advanced cyber threat prevention skills.
While earning a master’s degree in cybersecurity technology at University of Maryland Global Campus, you’ll develop cybersecurity strategies using interpersonal and leadership skills as part of a diverse and multidisciplinary cybersecurity team to build, configure, monitor, maintain, and secure cybersecurity technology environments and operations. Learn how cybersecurity technology underpins the success of organizations. The program offers a wide perspective of the field, providing the understanding of cybersecurity technology needed while balancing the use of people, policy, and technology in shaping the future of cybersecurity.
- Courses
- Electives
- Requirements
- Accelerated Pathway
Total Credits Required: 30
- Required Core Courses: 15
- Required Capstone Course: 3
- Elective Courses: 12
Core Courses
- (3 Credits, CTCH 605)
- (3 Credits, CTCH 615)
- (3 Credits, CTCH 625)
- (3 Credits, CTCH 635)
- (3 Credits, CTCH 645)
Required Capstone
- (3 Credits, CTCH 690)
Elective Courses
See "Electives" tab for a listing of the elective courses.
* This information is for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year. For prior year requirements for this program or to review UMGC's complete program requirements for a specific academic year, visit our program catalog archive
This program requires a total of 12 elective credits. To fulfill this requirement, you'll need to take four of the courses listed below.
- Where specified, if you take four courses from a topic area, you may be able to earn a graduate certificate.
- You may also choose to mix and match these credits to retain a more general focus.
Cybersecurity Technology
(3 Credits, CTCH 655)
(3 Credits, CTCH 660)
(3 Credits, CTCH 665)
(3 Credits, CTCH 685)
(3 Credits, CTCH 686)
Cybersecurity Management & Policy
Complete these four courses to earn a graduate certificate in cybersecurity management and policy:
(3 Credits, CMAP 605)
(3 Credits, CMAP 615)
(3 Credits, CMAP 625)
(3 Credits, CMAP 635)
Digital Forensics & Cyber Investigation
Complete these four courses to earn a graduate certificate in digital forensics and cyber investigation:
(3 Credits, DFCS 605)
(3 Credits, DFCS 615)
(3 Credits, DFCS 625)
(3 Credits, DFCS 635)
Data Analytics
Complete these four courses to earn a graduate certificate in business analytics:
(3 Credits, DATA 605)
(3 Credits, DATA 615)
(3 Credits, DATA 625)
(3 Credits, DATA 635)
General Master's Degree Requirements
- You must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher at all times.
- All degree requirements must be fulfilled within five consecutive years.
- Any transfer credits must have been earned within the above five-year time frame to be applied toward a graduate degree.
- Please review the overall master’s degree requirements for additional considerations.
Accelerated Pathway
If you completed your undergraduate degree at UMGC with a major in cybersecurity technology, an accelerated pathway between UMGC's graduate and undergraduate degree programs in that field allows you to reduce your total coursework for our graduate programs in Cloud Computing Systems, Cybersecurity Management and Policy, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity Technology, or Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation.
Total Credits Required: 30
- Required Core Courses: 15
- Required Capstone Course: 3
- Elective Courses: 12
Core Courses
- (3 Credits, CTCH 605)
- (3 Credits, CTCH 615)
- (3 Credits, CTCH 625)
- (3 Credits, CTCH 635)
- (3 Credits, CTCH 645)
Required Capstone
- (3 Credits, CTCH 690)
Elective Courses
See "Electives" tab for a listing of the elective courses.
* This information is for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year. For prior year requirements for this program or to review UMGC's complete program requirements for a specific academic year, visit our program catalog archive
This program requires a total of 12 elective credits. To fulfill this requirement, you'll need to take four of the courses listed below.
- Where specified, if you take four courses from a topic area, you may be able to earn a graduate certificate.
- You may also choose to mix and match these credits to retain a more general focus.
Cybersecurity Technology
(3 Credits, CTCH 655)
(3 Credits, CTCH 660)
(3 Credits, CTCH 665)
(3 Credits, CTCH 685)
(3 Credits, CTCH 686)
Cybersecurity Management & Policy
Complete these four courses to earn a graduate certificate in cybersecurity management and policy:
(3 Credits, CMAP 605)
(3 Credits, CMAP 615)
(3 Credits, CMAP 625)
(3 Credits, CMAP 635)
Digital Forensics & Cyber Investigation
Complete these four courses to earn a graduate certificate in digital forensics and cyber investigation:
(3 Credits, DFCS 605)
(3 Credits, DFCS 615)
(3 Credits, DFCS 625)
(3 Credits, DFCS 635)
Data Analytics
Complete these four courses to earn a graduate certificate in business analytics:
(3 Credits, DATA 605)
(3 Credits, DATA 615)
(3 Credits, DATA 625)
(3 Credits, DATA 635)
General Master's Degree Requirements
- You must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher at all times.
- All degree requirements must be fulfilled within five consecutive years.
- Any transfer credits must have been earned within the above five-year time frame to be applied toward a graduate degree.
- Please review the overall master’s degree requirements for additional considerations.
Accelerated Pathway
If you completed your undergraduate degree at UMGC with a major in cybersecurity technology, an accelerated pathway between UMGC's graduate and undergraduate degree programs in that field allows you to reduce your total coursework for our graduate programs in Cloud Computing Systems, Cybersecurity Management and Policy, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity Technology, or Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation.
Program Highlights
Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.
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Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
You are expected to have a strong understanding of information technology, computer networks, databases, and the internet. This background may be acquired through noncredit preparatory coursework.
If you do not have such IT knowledge or experience, you are strongly advised to take the noncredit course ASC 605 first. Taking ASC 601 is recommended to help improve writing skills.