Offered through Saint Louis University's School for Professional Studies, the Master of Science in Cybersecurity curriculum will teach you to apply information security principles to analyze, detect, and mitigate vulnerabilities and intrusions to your organization’s cyberinfrastructure. You will also gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of the social, policy, ethical and legal aspects of security and privacy. Graduates are prepared to manage and lead cyber teams and programs in roles ranging from government cybersecurity analyst to data security consultant. A unique aspect of the program is the ability to earn a graduate certificate that complements a master’s degree, often without taking additional credits. This allows you to tailor the program to your specific interests.

As part of the School for Professional Studies, this 36-credit program offers technology-driven professionals like you a flexible option to meet your personal career goals. With multiple start terms, you can begin the master's program in fall, spring, or summer through SLU online.You will join a community of academics and practitioners from around the world and from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds, providing the opportunity to learn from a network of peers. 

Careers

The master’s degree in cybersecurity prepares you to manage and lead cyber teams and programs. Graduates of the cybersecurity program have the foundation necessary to succeed as network and computer systems administrators, government cybersecurity analysts, computer systems analysts, information security analysts, computer and information systems managers, and data security consultants.

Admission Requirements

• An undergraduate degree from an accredited institution, with a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale (Students with a GPA lower than 3.0 may be considered for conditional admission.)
• Three years of full-time work experience or its equivalent (recommended)
• Completed coursework in the following areas:
  • At least one course in information systems/technology or a programming language
  • At least one basic statistics or research methods course
• Knowledge of computer technologies involved in day-to-day business operations (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Students missing the prerequisite courses will be permitted to fulfill them through the School for Professional Studies prior to acceptance into the program.

Application Requirements

• Application form and fee
• Transcript(s)
• Three recommendations using an online evaluation form
• Résumé
• A 500-word statement of professional goals articulating why a master's degree is needed within the student's present or future career and how the program will help meet that need

Requirements for International Students 

All admission policies and requirements for domestic students apply to international students along with the following: 

• Demonstrate English language proficiency
• Academic records, in English translation, of students who have undertaken postsecondary studies outside the United States must include the courses taken and/or lectures attended, practical laboratory work, the maximum and minimum grades attainable, the grades earned or the results of all end-of-term examinations, and any honors or degrees received. WES and ECE transcripts are accepted. 

Note: The online nature of the program precludes us from offering documentation needed for obtaining student visas. 

Application and Assistantship Deadlines

Students should apply for the fall semester by July 1 and for the spring semester by Nov. 1. 

Students seeking assistantships should apply by Feb. 1.

Review Process

Applications are reviewed by a committee of School for Professional Studies faculty members.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

For priority consideration for graduate assistantship, applicants should complete their applications by February 1. 

For more information, visit the student financial services office online at http://finaid.slu.edu.  

1. Graduates will be able to apply program-specific knowledge to address practical problems using an ethical, evidence-based framework.
2. Graduates will be able to utilize argumentation skills appropriate for a given problem or context.
3. Graduates will be able to construct and implement networks and data management systems that protect intellectual property using cybersecurity principles.
4. Graduates will be able to apply information security principles to analyze, detect and mitigate vulnerabilities and intrusions.

Continuation Standards

Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in all graduate/professional courses.

Graduate Core Courses

Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.  

Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.

This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester.  Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.

Apply for Admission

For additional admission questions please call (314) 526-2825 or email sps@slu.edu.