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Online Master's Degree: Cyber Operations

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Cyber Operations
Master of Science
DEGREE AT A GLANCE
  • 30 credits
  • Transfer up to 12 credits
  • All courses available online
TUITION RATES
  • $544 per credit (in-state)
  • $659 per credit (out-of-state)
  • $336 per credit (military)
  • Other fees may apply
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Gain critical skills in both defensive and offensive cyber actions by earning a Master of Science in cyber operations at University of Maryland Global Campus. This career-relevant online master’s degree program will give working professionals the skills they need to compete in a highly competitive job market. Study in our convenient online classroom with knowledgeable professors who are leaders in the field. Learn the newest industry standards with coursework that is constantly being updated. And gain knowledge that you can apply on the job right away! 

Learn How to Perform Critical Cyber Operations Tasks

UMGC’s online master’s degree program in cyber operations is a great fit for working adults looking to build crucial new skills and advance in this fast-growing field. Combining skillsets from the fields of computer science, software engineering, and cybersecurity, our state-of-the-art cyber operations curriculum is designed to help students build the skills needed to defend organizations and assets through the appropriate use of technology. This program responds to a growing national need for cyber professionals with advanced training.

Here are a few of the ways we’ve geared the curriculum toward working professionals:

  • You can join one of our cyber- or IT-focused student organizations like Upsilon Pi Epsilon (the international honor society for computing and IT).
  • If you completed your bachelor’s in cybersecurity technology at UMGC within the past two years, an accelerated pathway between our graduate and undergraduate degree programs in this field may allow you to reduce your total coursework for this program. 
  • By completing four elective courses, you may be able to earn a graduate-level certificate in cloud computing and networking; cybersecurity management and policy; cybersecurity technology; data analytics; or digital forensics and cyber investigation. 
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Discover Career Opportunities in Cyber Operations

UMGC's master's degree in cyber operations can help you gain valuable industry skills such as protecting networks and identifying system vulnerabilities. You'll also learn to follow secure coding standards that will help you develop, test and perform critical analyses, allowing you to help meet employers' cybersecurity needs.

Explore the MARS Program in Your Courses

Some of UMGC's online cyber graduate courses utilize the Multi-Dimensional Applied Relevant System (MARS), an AI-driven virtual learning platform that allows students to demonstrate their abilities and apply their cyber skills in a practical, immersive environment.

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View a complete list of program courses, program-specific and degree-level requirements, technology requirements, and more.

Gain Experience for an In-Demand Cyber Career

Today’s employers understand that one of their most vital missions is the protection of sensitive company data. That’s why organizations are looking for cybersecurity professionals with hands-on experience using the appropriate tools, technologies, and processes to identify, detect, and mitigate cyber threats. Our online cyber operations program is designed to help you develop career-relevant skills in crucial areas like malware analysis, code writing, network protection, risk assessment, information security, information systems, and reverse engineering.

Our program directors refresh and update the curriculum regularly, with a focus on helping students achieve these learning goals:

Apply Logical Processes
Formulate defensible ideas based on the analysis of facts, patterns, and ethical considerations.
Analyze Data
Analyze quantitative data to determine the most effective solutions to problems.
Collaborate Effectively
Lead diverse teams to create strategies and achieve organizational goals and objectives.
Communicate Clearly
Deliver clear and organized written and spoken content tailored to specific purposes and audiences.
Secure Systems
Apply appropriate security measures to protect systems from risks and vulnerabilities.
Preserve Evidence
Collect and preserve evidence associated with cyber incidents.
Develop Software
Design secure software systems.
Execute Operations
Execute cyber operations legally and ethically.

Unlock Your Career Potential

This program is designed to help you prepare for high-demand cyber careers in several professional contexts. The skills that you’ll learn in this program may translate to a number of industries, including companies in the public sector, the private sector, and the non-profit sector. Potential job titles include cybersecurity analyst, cybersecurity engineer, cloud security engineer, information security analyst, product security engineer, and information security manager. 

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750K+
Job Openings
There are more than 750,000 openings for cybersecurity professionals across the United States.
Source: CyberSeek | Cybersecurity Supply/Demand Heatmap | April 1, 2023
35%
Jobs Increase
Employment for information security analysts is expected to grow by 35 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the national average.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | Occupational Outlook Handbook | 2023
$10.5T
Annual Cost of Cybercrime
The annual cost of damages resulting from cybercrime is set to reach $10.5 trillion by 2025.
Source: Cybersecurity Ventures & eSentire | “2023 Official Cybercrime Report” | 2023

Practice Real-World Skills in Your Online Courses

Throughout your curriculum, your instructors will assign coursework that will help you prioritize real-world skills and gain hands-on experience. In past courses, students have been able to complete the following course projects:

  • Identify and mitigate risks on an isolated website in a controlled environment to exploit vulnerabilities and take control of the system. 
  • Use cyber operations defensive best practices to protect a network and applications from attacks by adversaries. 
  • Reverse engineer malware in an isolated environment to determine how and when a system was compromised. 

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