Cybersecurity

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CYBERSECURITY

A ransomware attack occurs every 14 seconds. Nearly 60% of all companies in the United States have experienced a security breach. Cybercrime has caused trillions of dollars in losses across the world. This growing threat directly impacts the demand for cybersecurity talent. One problem: organizations can’t fill information security positions fast enough.

The 100% online Master of Science in Cybersecurity program provides you with skills that meet current market demands. The program’s core curriculum addresses cybersecurity fundamentals, featuring security planning, risk assessment, and communication courses. Once you complete your core courses, you will choose to pursue a unique track of study. You may also choose more than one track. This collaborative degree offers four tracks of study: Digital Forensics, Cyber Response, Governance & Leadership, and Security Architecture.

“We are pleased to work with our sister institutions to successfully serve students in this fastgrowing field. Together, we’ve developed a master’s degree program that aims to prepare students to fill in-demand cybersecurity positions across all industries, in both private and government sectors.”

—JOANNE WILSON, former UW-Platteville Assistant Chancellor

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CYBERSECURITY

JOB OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND

FOR GRADUATES

Cybercrime has become a persistent and increasing threat to the interests of individuals, businesses, and governments. This has led to boundless job opportunities for cybersecurity graduates, according to UW-Platteville professor Joshua Yue.

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LUCRATIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

2020 Median Annual Pay: $103,590

IN-DEMAND FIELD +31%

Projected growth of employment opportunities for information analysts by 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations.