Online Master's in Security Studies, Cybersecurity Concentration
Develop the ability to address the technology, security and human weaknesses that leave organizations vulnerable to data breaches and cyberattacks with UMass Lowell's Master of Science in Security Studies: Cybersecurity concentration.
This 10-course program offers a combination of Criminal Justice and Information Technology courses. You will learn contemporary issues in security management, intelligence policy, national security and cybercrime trends. Simultaneously, you will explore computer and network security topics such as virtual systems management, secure mobile networks, cloud computing and digital forensics.
No GRE/MAT Required
Earn Your Master's Degree in as Little as 18 Months
Earn a Top-Ranked Master's for Under $20k
Career Outlook
Median Annual Wages for Information Security Analysts in the Top Industries
Industry |
Median Annual Wages |
|---|---|
| Computer systems design and related services | $102,620 |
| Finance and insurance | $101,130 |
| Information | $96,580 |
| Management of companies and enterprises | $94,180 |
| Administrative and support services | $94,120 |
Key Takeaways
Deepen knowledge on a range of topics, including:
- Computer network security principles
- Intelligence collection and analysis
- The history and evolving nature of the relationship between technology, crime and security
- Domestic and international security threats and responses
- Critical infrastructure protection
- Strategies and agencies (federal and state) that aim to protect the nation from cyber attacks
Leaders in Terrorism and Security Studies Research
The Center for Terrorism and Security Studies (CTSS) was established in 2013 to bring together faculty from several colleges at UMass Lowell and other institutions and organizations in the Commonwealth. The CTSS collaborates on research projects addressing the evolution, convergence and complexity of domestic and foreign security challenges such as terrorism, cyber security, transnational crime and weapons of mass destruction.
Learn from CTSS faculty, staff and fellows who are internationally recognized experts in their respective fields, representing psychology, criminology, political science, education, philosophy and computer science disciplines.
Curriculum Outline
- Total Number of Courses: 10 (30 credits)
Required Core Courses (7 Courses / 21cr)
- CRIM.5750 Contemporary Security Studies - Available Spring 2023!
- CRIM.5780 Intelligence Analysis Policy and Practice - Available Spring 2023!
- CRIM.5910 Research Design - Available Spring 2023!
- CRIM.6580 Issues in Computer Crime and Cyber Security - Available Spring 2023!
- CRIM.6680 Scientific & Technological Dimensions of National Security - Available Spring 2023!
- MSIT.5450 Designing and Building a Cybersecurity Program
- MSIT.5610 Computer Network Security
Concentration Elective Courses (Choose 3)*
- MSIT.5110 Network and Systems Administration
- MSIT.5190 Virtual Systems - Available Spring 2023!
- MSIT.5410 Information Security, Privacy and Regulatory Compliance - Available Spring 2023!
- MSIT.5430 Intrusion Detection Systems
- CRIM.5900 Descriptive & Inferential Statistics - Available Spring 2023!
- MSIT.5600 Network Infrastructures - Available Spring 2023!
- MSIT.5620 Digital Forensics
- MSIT.5630 Secure Mobile Networks
- MSIT.5650 Cloud Computing - Available Spring 2023!
- MSIT.5140 Systems Security and Auditing
*Note: Additional elective courses may be available on-campus for students who are interested in taking a mix of on-campus and online courses. Call 978-934-4106 or send an email to CJGradAdvisor@uml.edu for more information.
Course Descriptions
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Program Requirements
To be recommended for a University of Massachusetts Lowell master's degree, candidates must satisfy all of the general requirements below, plus any additional requirements that may be required by the department through which the program is offered. Any additional requirements for this program are either listed below or may be found in the University's Graduate Program Catalog.
General Requirements:
- Students must complete the program of study designed by the Department in which they are enrolled and approved by the University.
- Satisfactory grades in all subjects offered for the degree must be earned. See Academic Standing.
- All financial obligations, including tuition, fees and expenses, must be satisfied as evidenced by completion.
- Upon completion of all their courses, graduate degree candidates must submit a signed Declaration of Intent to Graduate (DIG) form to their coordinator. The coordinator will apply them in SIS, Graduation Tracking.
Graduate Program Policies
In applying for a degree program or registering for courses, each student assumes full responsibility for knowledge of and compliance with the definitions, regulations and procedures of UMass Lowell as set forth on our website. For additional information, please refer to the Graduate Program Policies found within the UMass Lowell Graduate Catalog.
Tuition & Fees
At UMass Lowell, we believe that students should have as much information as possible up front so they can make informed decisions before enrolling in a degree program or signing up for a course.
Tuition for all undergraduate courses offered through the Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies is the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Tuition for all online graduate courses is also the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Tuition is priced per credit. To calculate the tuition for a course, simply multiply the per-credit tuition by the total number of credits per course. Exception: If the total number of course contact hours is greater than the total number of credits, the per-credit tuition is instead multiplied by the total number of contact hours.
Spring 2023 Tuition |
Cost Per Credit | Cost Per 3-Credit Course* |
|---|---|---|
Graduate |
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| Online | $585 | $1,755 |
| Online Business** | $655 | $1,965 |
| Online IT and Engineering*** | $600 | $1,800 |
| Online Education | $470 | $1,410 |
| Graduate Online Education Courses in the Ed.D. and Ph.D.**** | $495 | $1,485 |
| On Campus | View Here | View Here |
Additional Costs |
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|---|---|
| Term Registration Fee | $30 |
| Late Fee | $50 |
| Graduate Degree and Certificate Application | $50 |
Please note: Tuition and fees are subject to change.
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Applying into the Security Studies: Cybersecurity Concentration Program
Applications to the Graduate Program in Security Studies are accepted and processed year-round. Students accepted into the program can begin their courses in the Fall, Spring or Summer terms. To be considered for admission to this program, applicants must have earned an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution of higher education, with a final cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
All applicants must submit the following:
- A completed application
- Official transcripts: An undergraduate degree in computer science or relevant professional experience is required for many of the technical courses in this graduate degree program.
- A statement of purpose
- Letters of recommendation (2)
- No GRE or MAT required.
- International students: Submit your official test results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam. See Graduate Admissions International Graduate Application Requirements page for additional details.
- F1 student visas are not issued for this program since it is offered exclusively online.
For specific information regarding any of the above application materials (which may vary for some programs), please see UMass Lowell's Graduate Application Requirements at https://www.uml.edu/Grad/Process/.
Applications can be completed and submitted at any time during the year. Each application is processed — and each applicant notified — as soon as all admissions materials have been received and reviewed. For additional details, please visit https://www.uml.edu/grad/.
Graduate Program Admissions Requirements
Admission to all graduate programs at UMass Lowell is contingent upon successful completion of a bachelor's degree. In many cases, applicants may register for a course before they have formally applied into the program; however, students requiring financial aid may want to wait until they have been formally accepted into the program to ensure that their course(s) will be covered. Contact UMass Lowell's Office of Graduate Admissions if you have questions about the application process.
Questions Regarding Your Graduate Application?
Email Graduate_Admissions@uml.edu or call 800-656-4723 (for U.S. students) or 978-934-2390 (for international students).
For General Assistance:
For general questions about registering for courses or to find out who the advisor is for your graduate program, call 800-480-3190. Our admissions and advising teams are here to help!
