Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management University of Utah

Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management

Become a Cybersecurity Leader with 100% ONLINE degree!!

Cybercrime is on the rise, whether it be the compromise of information systems, employees leaking sensitive data, global organized crime creating large-scale fraud, or nation-states and other actors disseminating disinformation in an effort to destabilize governments. Never before has the threat landscape been so diverse, sophisticated, and aggressive.

Cybersecurity is a management problem, as security controls must be implemented in every department or business unit in an organization.

The security risks posed by people, and inherent in processes and technology must all be managed with controls in policies and procedures, as well as technological responses.

For this reason, the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah is uniquely positioned to teach both technical and leadership skills to students looking to enter this new and rapidly changing field.

Our graduates are positioned to obtain excellent employment positions and have longer-term career advancement opportunities.

What’s in this degree program?

Earn 30 total credit hours comprised of 21 core and 9 elective credits

Students can complete the MSCM 100% online, either full time or part-time

Students have an opportunity to build a professional network with fellow students and faculty

Benefit from professional career management services and an MSCM senior career coach to provide career guidance

As the culmination of the degree, the capstone project is an opportunity for students to put their classroom knowledge to work

Your learning experience will be hosted by the University of Utah outside of Coursera

Application Information

Applications are now open. Classes start August 21, 2023.

Upcoming Deadlines

Fall priority deadline: June 1
Fall final deadline: August 1

Questions? Email MSCM@Eccles.Utah.edu or call 801-585-2520

No technical background or GMAT score needed to apply

MSCM students come from a variety of backgrounds, and historically up to 50 percent of students do not have a technical background.

The MSCM curriculum is adaptive to both experienced and novice students. Faculty are adept at creating a challenging classroom environment for experienced students while at the same time ensuring a supportive and flexible experience for those new to information systems.

Students who are new to IS are encouraged to seek out additional study resources, such as working with a study group, meeting with professors outside of class, completing additional self-study, working with a tutor or following a Massive Open Online Course in addition to the MSCM class requirements.

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Payment plans, scholarships and financial aid available

$33,900 USD tuition for residents enrolled full-time For residents enrolled part-time, tuition is $37,300 USD.
Payment plans available Students and authorized payers have the option to enroll in either a 5-month or 4-month, semester length payment plan.
Scholarship opportunities Thanks to the generosity of individuals, corporate donors, and the University of Utah, the David Eccles School of Business provides many merit- and need-based scholarship opportunities.

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Advance your career in Cybersecurity Management

Build your expertise in:

Understanding the assets under protection by developing the technical skills in a broad range of topics

Leveraging data analytics to detect and prevent highly sophisticated attacks

Learning to lead security programs and interact with executives

Networking for a high-growth industry

Designing secure tech and managing resources

Advance your career

$102,600 median salary

Median salary for cybersecurity managers in the United States (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2022).

1 in 3 jobs are vacant

Jobs in cybersecurity are vacant due to a shortage of qualified personnel available to meet the demand (Microsoft, 2021).

33% job growth by 2030

Projected job growth is much faster than average (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2022).

Prepare for in-demand jobs by participating in:

Executive speaker visits

Local company visits

Career fairs

Company information sessions

Join the next generation of Cybersecurity Specialists by taking classes on your schedule

Complete the 30 credits needed to earn your degree completely online, with the flexibility to enroll full time or part-time. Work around your schedule, not someone else’s.

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