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The Master of Science in Cybersecurity program at American National University is designed for professionals seeking to advance their careers in cybersecurity, risk management, and security leadership across today’s complex digital environments. Offered in a flexible online format, the program equips students with the critical thinking and professional judgment skills needed to analyze cybersecurity challenges, design and implement effective security solutions, and apply industry-standard frameworks, tools, and methodologies. Students develop a strong theoretical and practical foundation in cybersecurity principles while examining how security integrates with systems engineering, networking, databases, web technologies, governance, and information assurance within modern organizations. The curriculum is intentionally aligned with leading industry certifications to enhance career readiness and employer recognition. Core courses include MSC510, which aligns with ISC2’s CISSP certification to reinforce enterprise security, risk, and governance competencies, and MSC550, which aligns with PMI’s PMP certification to strengthen project leadership and execution skills in security initiatives. Elective options allow students to further specialize, including advanced CISSP alignment through CIS525, management-focused security leadership aligned with ISACA’s CISM in CSM535, secure software development aligned with ISC2’s CSSLP in CSP545, offensive security and penetration testing aligned with CEH and Licensed Penetration Tester credentials in CHP555, business continuity and resilience aligned with DRI International’s Certified Business Continuity Professional in CBC575, and digital forensics aligned with the Certified Forensic Computer Examiner credential in CFE565. Together, these learning experiences prepare graduates to make informed security decisions, design and defend robust cybersecurity solutions, and pursue advanced roles in cybersecurity engineering, management, and leadership within diverse organizational environments.
Upon completion of the Master of Science in Cybersecurity program, you should be able to:
- Build a foundation of critical thinking skills on which to make professional judgments relating to Cybersecurity.
- Design and implement solutions aligned with Cybersecurity needs.
- Solidify an understanding of theoretical methods, principles, and tools used in the Cybersecurity industry.
- Examine the fundamental information technology issues and processes in today’s organizations relating to: systems engineering, computer networking, database technologies, IT governance and strategy, Web development, and information assurance.
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Total tuition for an master’s degree in Cybersecurity at ANU is only $23,016. Large online colleges with course-based programs are 3% – 53% higher and do not include fees or textbooks.(1) ANU tuition includes all fees (application, course, technology, graduation, etc.), textbooks, and lab equipment (where applicable). 
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