online accelerated master's degree of cybersecurity
Spring term classes start March.
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$680 per credit hour.
36 total credit hours.
advance your career with a flexible, online master’s in cybersecurity.
The Master of Science in Cybersecurity (Cohort Format) at Bellevue University is designed for professionals who want to advance their technical expertise while balancing work and life commitments. This fully online, cohort-based program prepares you to address evolving cybersecurity challenges through hands-on learning and a robust virtual environment. Coursework emphasizes practical skills and advanced knowledge across cybersecurity strategy, risk management, network defense, and information assurance—giving you the confidence to lead in one of the fastest-growing fields in technology.
Accelerate your path to a master’s degree.
The accelerated cohort format streamlines your learning experience so you can stay focused and make consistent progress. You’ll register once at the beginning of the program and complete courses one at a time with the same group of peers—building collaboration and professional connections along the way. Designed for working adults, this structure offers a manageable course load and a supportive learning environment that helps you reach your goals efficiently.
Gain industry expertise and access to professional tools.
Bellevue University’s cybersecurity program combines academic rigor with real-world application. You’ll learn from experienced faculty who have worked across hospitals, corporations, and government agencies, gaining insight into current cybersecurity threats and defense strategies. The program features access to a robust virtual lab and a range of open-source and commercial cybersecurity tools used by professionals in the field. With no GMAT or GRE required, admission is streamlined so you can start your journey toward becoming a cybersecurity leader sooner.
what you'll learn.
In this program, you’ll gain the expertise to protect critical information assets, manage cybersecurity risks, and lead effective responses to evolving security threats.
upon graduation, students will be able to:
- Develop, evaluate and communicate information and physical security policies, standards and guidelines.
- Assess and apply information technology governance, risk management and compliance procedures.
- Recommend control strategies to mitigate identified risks to information technology assets and manage responses to security incidents.
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Cybersecurity (Cohort) degree courses
Current students please login to BRUIN and select “Academic Progress” for your curriculum requirements.
Requirements (30 credit hours)
Prerequisite: Students must have at least 3 years’ experience in IT; recommend at least 5 years.
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This course addresses the issues relating to successful information security management. Topics include access control systems, network and software security, management practices, risk management, protection mechanisms, business continuity planning, and legal and ethical issues. The course allows for analysis of current security management models.
This course provides an introduction to the fundamental components of security architecture. Topics include computer organization; hardware, software and firmware components; open and distributed systems; and protection mechanisms. Discussion also includes certification and accreditation; formal security models; and evaluation criteria. Assigned projects include designing a model secure system.
This course presents an examination of effective security methodologies based on comprehensive assessment of threats and implementation of a layered system of physical and electronic protection. Threat identification, countermeasures, and prevention are explored.
This course provides an exploration of the human aspects of Cybersecurity. Topics include human behavior and interaction, motivation and influence, and social engineering. Emphasis on the human element of cyber incidents in relation to protecting information and technology assets.
This course provides an exploration of how organizations manage risks to information technology assets. Discussion includes the application of methodologies and models for managing such risks. Topics also include recognition of security threats and vulnerabilities and the analysis of associated risks. A systematic approach for acquiring and analyzing information to support decision-making in the protection of assets and the allocation of security resources is presented.
This course explores the concepts of governance and how it applies to information systems. Discussion includes the importance of compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures as a means of minimizing risk through mandated security and control measures. Through this course, students also gain an understanding of Information Technology (IT) Auditing processes and principles.
This course is designed as an overview of the investigative methods and tools associated with computer forensics. Topics include: processing crime and incident scenes, digital evidence controls, recovery of information, network forensics, data acquisition, and legal and ethical issues associated with investigations.
This course provides a technical study of offensive and defensive techniques for protecting cyber assets. Topics include security testing, risk mitigation techniques, and threat response. Discussion also includes penetration testing theory, techniques, and tools; networks, systems, and application vulnerability scanning; risk analysis and response; and intrusion detection and response. Emphasis is placed on identification of system vulnerabilities and threats and techniques for preventing attacks.
This course is designed as an overview of the fundamental processes associated with waging war in an electronic age. Topics include strategic planning and tactical analysis for target identification, reconnaissance, and tool selection. The intent of this course is to focus on individual, corporate and national forms of warfare.
This course explores common techniques, tools, and technologies for committing white-collar cyber crimes. Topics include fraud prevention, anti-money laundering, investigative methodologies, and protecting privacy. Case students will demonstrate real-world scenarios of white collar crimes, how to prevent or deter them, detection methods, and response techniques.
This course provides the student with an opportunity to identify the processes associated with business continuity planning and disaster recovery. Business continuity topics such as project scope and planning, assessing risk, developing policy and procedures, conducting business impact analyses, recovery strategies, recovery plan development, and implementation are explored. Disaster recovery will be discussed in terms of recovery plan development, implementation, and restoration.
This course presents an in-depth study of current trends in Cybersecurity threats. Discussion includes the identification and management of threats and vulnerabilities within an effective enterprise security program. Prior Cybersecurity education is synthesized through projects and assignments. Prerequisite: Must have 30 hours towards major requirements completed.
Major Requirements Credits
= 36 total credits*
University Accreditation
Bellevue University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission ( hlcommission.org ), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Whether a college, university, or program is accredited is important to students receiving financial aid, employers who provide tuition assistance, donors, and the federal government.
This program is considered a non-licensure degree/certificate program and is not intended for those seeking licensure or the practice of licensed profession. This program may be relevant to multiple occupations that do not require licensure and was not designed to meet educational requirements for any specific professional license or certification.
*Consult with an admissions counselor to determine your eligible credits, as well as to verify minimum graduation requirements for this degree. Transfer credits must be from a regionally accredited college or university. Bellevue University makes no promises to prospective students regarding the acceptance of credit awarded by examination, credit for prior learning, or credit for transfer until an evaluation has been conducted.
learn on your own time, from anywhere.
Flexible schedule.
Study on your own time with courses designed to fit your busy life—whether you're working, raising a family, or serving in the military.
Reliable technical support.
Access 24/7 tech support to keep you connected and focused on learning, no matter where you are.
Dedicated online student support.
From coursework access and connectivity issues to tutoring and resume assistance, we've got you covered.
Engaging online learning.
Enjoy interactive courses designed for real-world application, with multimedia content, discussions, and hands-on projects.
grow with faculty who’ve been where you are.