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Course Delivery: 100% Online
Total Credits: 30
In-State Tuition Per Credit: $1369.00
Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $1369.00
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Degree Overview
The IU Online Master of Science in Cybersecurity Risk Management teaches you to identify and mitigate cybersecurity threats in your chosen career. Choose classes from three of Indiana University’s globally recognized schools to shape your degree to your interests:
- Technology (offered through the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering)
- Artificial Intelligence (offered through the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering)
- Business (offered through the Kelley School of Business)
- Law (offered through the Maurer School of Law)
You’ll graduate with an Indiana University degree respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere. Plus, you’ll enjoy personalized support services throughout your academic journey.
And the benefits start long before graduation. More than half of IU Online students advance in their careers before they complete their degree.
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
- A bachelor's degree or U.S. equivalent
- 3.0 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale (Applicants with unique academic circumstances should contact us to review this requirement.)
- Demonstrated proficiency in the English language. If English is not your native language, you must earn a minimum score of 96 (Internet-based) or 600 (paper-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), and your scores cannot be more than two years old.
To apply to this program, complete an online application that includes:
- Transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
- Personal statement (one to two pages)
- Resume
- TOEFL scores (international students only)
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Application review will begin upon receipt of all required application materials.
Application Deadlines
Fall semester: June 15
Spring semester: November 15
Your IU Online M.S. in Cybersecurity Risk Management prepares you for such careers as:
- Cybersecurity specialist
- Security management specialist
- Information security analyst
- Computer and information systems manager
- Security engineer
- Vulnerability assessor
- Security software developer
- Privacy specialist
- Performance analyst
- IT specialist
To graduate with the M.S. in Cybersecurity Risk Management, you must complete 30 credit hours.
Requirements are broken down as follows:
- Technical cybersecurity courses (minimum 6 credit hours)
- Information technology risk management courses (minimum 6 credit hours)
- Cybersecurity law and policy courses (minimum 6 credit hours)
- Experiential Learning (6 credit hours)
- The remaining 6 credit hours will come from courses you select based on your interests.
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUEX-C 533 | Data Intelligence & Visualization | 3 Credits |
| BUEX-C 541 | Enterprise Systems | 3 Credits |
| BUKD-C 522 | IT Technology for Managers | 3 Credits |
| BUKD-C 548 | Managing Intellectual Property in Global Business | 3 Credits |
| BUKD-T 560 | IT Risk Management | 3 Credits |
| BUKD-T 578 | Cybersecurity Law & Policy | 3 Credits |
| BUKD-T 579 | Information Systems Security | 3 Credits |
| INFO-I 520 | Security and Software Assurance | 3 Credits |
| INFO-I 533 | Systems and Protocol Security and Info. Assurance | 3 Credits |
| LAW-B 655 | Information Privacy & Security Management Practicum | 3 Credits |
| LAW-B 708 | Information Privacy Law I – Constitutional Privacy Issues | 3 Credits |
| LAW-B 728 | Information Privacy Law II | 3 Credits |
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