To earn an MPS in Cybersecurity Risk Management, you must successfully complete 11 courses (33 credits total), including:
2 core courses (6 credits total):
Ethics in Cybersecurity
Capstone
7 foundation courses (21 credits total):
Information Security
Cybersecurity Governance Frameworks
Information Assurance & Risk Management
Security Architecture & Design
Information Security Laws & Regulatory Compliance
Communication Strategy for Information Security Professionals
Disruptive Technology & Organizational Change
Choose 2 elective courses (6 credits total):
For a current list of electives, visit the Course Schedule page.
All core and/or foundation courses—aside from Capstone, which you will take during your final semester of the program—must be completed before you can take elective courses.
Program Formats
The Cybersecurity Risk Management program is available in both an online format and an on-campus format. You can opt to take classes online, on campus, or through a combination of both.
On-Campus Format: In the on-campus format, classes are held at the same times every week at our downtown D.C. campus.
Online Format: The online master’s has the same curriculum as the on-campus format and offers access to all of the same University resources. In this format, you’ll be able to watch lectures and complete assignments on your own schedule.
You’ll have the flexibility to earn your degree at a pace that suits your schedule:
Full-time students typically take 9 credits (3 courses) during the fall and spring semesters.
Part-time students typically take 3 to 6 credits (1 to 2 courses) during the fall and spring semesters.
Although students are not required to take credits during the summer semester, they have the option of registering for one or more courses in order to continue their progress year-round.
STEM OPT Extension
This program is eligible for a 24-month Optional Practical Training extension for degrees in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM OPT) for qualified F-1 visa students.