Master of Science
Cybersecurity Management and Policy
Cybersecurity Management and Policy
Master of ScienceAT A GLANCE
- 36 credits
- Transfer up to 6 credits
- All courses are available online
- Select on-site and hybrid courses available
TUITION
- $350 per credit hour
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Earn a Well-Respected Graduate Cybersecurity Master’s
An online master’s degree in cybersecurity management and policy from University of Maryland Global Campus will help you gain the tools you need to place yourself on a management track in cybersecurity. Learn how to establish, implement, and oversee a cybersecurity structure for an organization, and create a security approach that combines technology, governance, and compliance perspectives.
UMGC was named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security.
- Courses
- Requirements
- Sequence
- Accelerated Pathway
Total Credits Required: 30
- Required Core Courses: 15
- Required Capstone Course: 3
- Elective Courses: 12
Core Courses
- CBR 600
- (6 Credits, CMP 610)
- (6 Credits, CMP 620)
- (6 Credits, CMP 630)
- (6 Credits, CMP 640)
Capstone Course
- (6 Credits, CYB 670)
* 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
- 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 five-year time frame to be applied toward a graduate degree.
Please review our overview of overall master's degree requirements for additional considerations.
Core Rules & Recommendations
- All courses must be taken in the order listed.
- You must complete each course with a grade of B or better to advance to the next course.
- The grade of C is not available for these courses.
- The courses in this program will have seven-day and 60-day options for the grade of Incomplete.
Accelerated Pathway
If you completed your undergraduate degree at UMGC with a major in cybersecurity technology, an accelerated pathway between UMGC undergraduate and graduate programs in cybersecurity allows you to earn 6 credits toward the following programs:
- Master's degrees in Master of Science in Cloud Computing Systems, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity Management and Policy, Cybersecurity Technology, or Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation
- Graduate certificates in Cloud Computing and Networking, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity Management and Policy, Cybersecurity Technology, or Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation.
To be eligible for the pathway, you must enroll in a related graduate program within two years of completing Current Trends and Projects in Computer Networks and Cybersecurity (3 Credits, CMIT 495).
If eligible, you may be awarded credit for the introductory course in the specified graduate program—either Communicating, Problem-Solving, and Leading in Cybersecurity (6 Credits, CBR 600) or Decisive Thinking, Communicating, and Leading in Technology Fields (6 Credits, DCL 600T). You may only earn credit for one course through this accelerated pathway.
Total Credits Required: 30
- Required Core Courses: 15
- Required Capstone Course: 3
- Elective Courses: 12
Core Courses
- CBR 600
- (6 Credits, CMP 610)
- (6 Credits, CMP 620)
- (6 Credits, CMP 630)
- (6 Credits, CMP 640)
Capstone Course
- (6 Credits, CYB 670)
* 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
- 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 five-year time frame to be applied toward a graduate degree.
Please review our overview of overall master's degree requirements for additional considerations.
Core Rules & Recommendations
- All courses must be taken in the order listed.
- You must complete each course with a grade of B or better to advance to the next course.
- The grade of C is not available for these courses.
- The courses in this program will have seven-day and 60-day options for the grade of Incomplete.
Accelerated Pathway
If you completed your undergraduate degree at UMGC with a major in cybersecurity technology, an accelerated pathway between UMGC undergraduate and graduate programs in cybersecurity allows you to earn 6 credits toward the following programs:
- Master's degrees in Master of Science in Cloud Computing Systems, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity Management and Policy, Cybersecurity Technology, or Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation
- Graduate certificates in Cloud Computing and Networking, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity Management and Policy, Cybersecurity Technology, or Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation.
To be eligible for the pathway, you must enroll in a related graduate program within two years of completing Current Trends and Projects in Computer Networks and Cybersecurity (3 Credits, CMIT 495).
If eligible, you may be awarded credit for the introductory course in the specified graduate program—either Communicating, Problem-Solving, and Leading in Cybersecurity (6 Credits, CBR 600) or Decisive Thinking, Communicating, and Leading in Technology Fields (6 Credits, DCL 600T). You may only earn credit for one course through this accelerated pathway.
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
If you do not have work experience in information technology, an IT academic background, or IT certifications, we strongly recommend you take ASC 605, ASC 609, and ASC 611. These courses will give you a foundation that will help you succeed in the program. We recommend ASC 601 if you'd like to improve your graduate writing skills.