Master of Science in Cybersecurity | Online

Earn your Master of Science in Cybersecurity from our top-ranked online program in information technology

Through cutting-edge research, curricular innovations and collaboration, our M.S. in Cybersecurity prepares you to predict, prevent and respond to cyberattacks.

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#33 best online master’s in computer information technology

U.S. News World & Report (2025)

Four start dates

January, April, July, October

15 months

Minimum program duration

20,000+

College of Engineering and Computer Science alumni

Second

U.S. institute to offer computer engineering degrees

Career opportunities in a field projected to grow 33% by 2033

Our cybersecurity curriculum prepares you to succeed in high-demand positions and empowers you to adapt in a rapidly evolving field.

Potential job titles for M.S. in Cybersecurity graduates

Information security analyst

IT security engineer

System administrator

Hone key cybersecurity skills

Our distinguished online M.S. in Cybersecurity program prepares students to identify, prevent and counteract cybercrime.

Explore how to design inherently secure systems

Protect systems in various infrastructures

Apply mathematical logic to assure systems

Analyze and detect malware and other cyberattacks

Learn to identify suspicious cyber behavior

Est. 1901

The College of Engineering and Computer Science

No GRE

GRE scores not required

Live, online classes

Taught by world-class Syracuse University faculty

Faculty spotlight

Our open-source, hands-on cybersecurity curriculum was developed by world-class Syracuse University faculty, recognized by top national security organizations.

Shiu-Kai Chin

Professor of electrical engineering

Professor Chin’s research uses mathematical logic for the design and verification of trustworthy computer systems. His focus is on policy-based design and verification with an emphasis on using computer-assisted reasoning using higher-order logic theorem provers.

Kevin Du

Professor

Professor Du’s interests lie in security systems related to the internet and smartphones. He specializes in cyber-security and studies of operating systems including Apple and Android. His expertise lies in identifying problems in the design of applications and developing tools to detect them.

Vir V. Phoha

Professor of electrical engineering and computer science

Professor Phoha’s research centers around security and machine learning with a focus on large time series data streams and static data sets. He uses these methods to build field realizable defensive and offensive cyber-based systems.

Join our MSCHE-accredited program

Syracuse University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

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