The MS in Cyber Security joins the university's growing online portfolio of STEM programs. The cyber security graduate program online provides an in-depth learning experience, with a core focus on network management and security, knowledge management and web fundamentals. The cyber security and information assurance component includes information security management, intelligent agents and distributed decision-making, information security and assurance and an introduction to multisensory data fusion.

By electing the three-course IT management concentration, you'll gain valuable expertise in project management, management of IT functions and resource planning. You'll also learn to:

• Facilitate best practices for managing information technology functions and interrelationships within an organization relating to organizational process and structure, adoption of new technologies and projects within the IT organizational unit
• Assess the effectiveness of information security governance policies and strategies for planning, preparing and responding to critical threats within diverse organizational contexts and situations in a manner aligned with cyber security standards and frameworks
• Develop risk management plans for conducting risk assessment and managing identified risk to align with the needs of internal and external controls, governing bodies, and vested stakeholders
• Develop strategic information security plans; strategies for establishing policies to guide internal and external influences that are aligned with national and international standards and practices
• Develop information security incident management and business continuity plans aligned with legal, regulatory and organizational standards for appropriately responding to incidents in consideration of diverse demographics
• Employ leadership strategies for ethical behavior, tech standards and emerging trends for advancing an organization's strategic goals in diverse and multi-functional cyber security teams
• Enhance collaboration and communication by employing interpersonal communication skills and establishing communication plans and processes aligned to the needs of internal and external audiences

As a private, nonprofit university, UMS has one mission - to help you see yourself succeed. The benefits of enrolling in the cyber security graduate program online at UMS include:

• Accreditation. Programs are accredited by multiple governing agencies, including the New England Commission of Higher Education.
• Affordability. Take advantage of some of the most affordable tuition rates in the nation.
• Convenience. Attend class when it's convenient for you - online education means 24/7 access.
• Efficiency and flexibility. Complete your graduate degree in as few as 15 months, with two courses per 10-week term.
• Expert instruction. Program development and instruction by well-respected practitioners in the field, with relevant, real-world experience.
• Minimal requirements. No GMAT or GRE required for admission.
• Networking. Tap into our nationwide network of alumni for tips and career opportunities.
• Student support. Count on the ongoing support of dedicated academic and career advisors specialized in your area of study.

As cybercrime has grown in frequency and sophistication, the supply of cyber security talent has not been able to keep up with demand. In the U.S. alone, there were an estimated 350,000 unfilled cyber security jobs in 2017.*

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts 28% growth in demand for Information Security Analysts through 2026, a pace much faster than the national average.* UMS's online master's in cyber security prepares you for such roles as chief security officer, information security analyst, cyber security manager or administrator, digital forensics analyst and other highly sought-after positions within the IT security sector.

The 36-credit cyber security graduate program online provides an in-depth learning experience, with a core focus on network management and security, knowledge management and web fundamentals and a strong emphasis on intelligence, computer forensics and cyber operations. The IT management concentration courses will expose you to the best practices in information technology management.